This event is being presented virtually. Kate Moore will join us live from England to discuss her new book, which charts the incredible true story of Elizabeth Packard, a nineteenth-century housewife from Illinois who was committed to an insane asylum for daring to defy her husband and whose courageous fight for justice changed the world. Moore will share with us her research journey and the inspiration behind the book, as well as stun listeners with shocking facts about this piece of little-known history—facts that, powerfully, still resonate today. The program will include a live question and answer session at the end of the presentation. A British writer based in London, Moore writes across a variety of genres and has had multiple titles on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Moore’s appearance is made possible with the technology assistance of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
Registration information: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/moore