Susan Beckham Zurenda • Book Signing & Talk | Ernest & Hadley Booksellers
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Don't miss the exciting opportunity to attend the book talk and signing event with acclaimed author Susan Beckham Zurenda. Presented by Ernest & Hadley Booksellers, this event will take place on Thursday, November 9 at their Tuscaloosa location. Zurenda will be discussing her latest novel, "The Girl from the Red Rose Motel: A Novel," and signing copies of the book from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Set in 2012 South Carolina, "The Girl from the Red Rose Motel" tells the intertwined stories of Hazel Smalls, a high school junior living in poverty at the Red Rose Motel, and Sterling Lovell, an affluent senior seeking liberation from his privileged upbringing. Their paths cross unexpectedly when both are assigned in-school suspension. As their relationship develops, they face the challenges of their vastly different backgrounds and the expectations placed upon them. Alongside their story, the novel also delves into the life of Angela Wilmore, their English teacher, who is grappling with her own struggles.
Zurenda's novel explores the complex connections between adults and teenagers, as well as the influence of the families we inherit and create. Inspired by the author's own experiences teaching in a South Carolina high school, the book offers an authentic and unflinching portrayal of the obstacles faced by public school teachers and the hardships endured by homeless children.
With her debut novel, "Bells for Eli," already receiving critical acclaim and awards, Susan Beckham Zurenda is an author to watch. Don't miss this chance to engage with her work and gain insights into her writing process. This event is free to attend, and copies of "The Girl from the Red Rose Motel" will be available for purchase.