Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Meet the Author: Amina Luqman-Dawson

Meet the Author: Amina Luqman-Dawson

Path to Freewater: A Writer's Journey from Idea to Newbery
2024-05-18 12:00:00 2024-05-18 13:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Author: Amina Luqman-Dawson Luqman-Dawson talks about the creative process while writing her award-winning novel. Cascades Library - Meeting Room A

Saturday, May 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar

Cascades Library

Meeting Room A

Luqman-Dawson talks about the creative process while writing her award-winning novel.

The journey to publication for a debut novel is always filled with twists and turns, Freewater is no exception. Luqman-Dawson talks about how she was able to finish her novel while still carrying on with her life; how she was able to get unstuck while writing; and how she found support and advocates along the way.

This program is sponsored by the James Horton for the Arts Trust Fund.

Luqman-Dawson is the keynote speaker for the award ceremony of the It's All Write: Short Story Contest for Teens held at Eagle Ridge Middle School on Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate these young writers. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

Cascades Library
Phone: 571-367-8500
Hours
Skip Open hours widget
We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 9:30AM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Leaf Suncatcher - Available Nov. 1-16
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
D&D for Adults
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Leaf Suncatcher - Available Nov. 1-16
Sun, Nov 15, All day
Drop-In Mahjong
Sun, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
Flavor of the Month
Mon, Nov 16, All day
Leaf Suncatcher - Available Nov. 1-16
Mon, Nov 16, All day
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Mon, Nov 16, All day
Children's Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D
Grade 3-5 LEGO Builders Club
Mon, Nov 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Let's Talk About Affordable Housing in Loudoun County
Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Tue, Nov 17, All day
Children's Room
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Adult Book Club: Around the World - A View Across the Rooftops by Suzanne Kelman
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Wed, Nov 18, All day
Children's Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Common Threads: Create for a Cause
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Corner
Balloons Over Cascades
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Thu, Nov 19, All day
Children's Room
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Adult Book Club - There There by Tommy Orange
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D
Musical Storytime
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Stories You Can Taste - with Loudoun County Extension Services
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
DIY Teens and Adults: Agatha Christie Crafts
Thu, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Choosing Joy
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Fri, Nov 20, All day
Children's Room
After Hours Teen Center: Cookie Decorating
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Sat, Nov 21, All day
Children's Room
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
How Frank Lloyd Wright Became Frank Lloyd Wright
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Live Music: Grant Gustafson
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Sun, Nov 22, All day
Children's Room
Drop-In Mahjong
Sun, Nov 22, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
History of Santa Claus with James Brown
Sun, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Mon, Nov 23, All day
Children's Room
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Mon, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
The Write Stuff: Creative Writing Club
Mon, Nov 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Tue, Nov 24, All day
Children's Room
Tech Help
Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area
Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving - Available Nov. 16-25
Wed, Nov 25, All day
Children's Room
Baby Storytime
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
After Hours Teen Center: Closed
Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
D&D for Adults
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Mahjong
Sun, Nov 29, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Nov 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Mon, Nov 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
D&D Club for Teens
Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Lullaby Concert
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Musical Storytime
Thu, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Try it Thursday: Ellison Machine Cutout Crafts
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Room
Teen Volunteer Drop-In
Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area
The History of Popular Music in Northern Virginia - 1850 to 1960
Thu, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A
After Hours Teen Center: Mario Kart World Tour Tournament
Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Drop-In Mahjong
Sun, Dec 06, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Dec 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Mon, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Winter Solstice QiGong
Mon, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Adult Book Club - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Mon, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A
Family Storytime
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Behind the Headstones - Arlington National Cemetery, Part III
Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Baby Storytime
Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Common Threads
Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Managing Stress
Wed, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Musical Storytime
Thu, Dec 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Teen Cuisine: Holiday Muddy Buddies
Thu, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Adult Book Club: Comics - Moonstruck by Grace Ellis
Thu, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Messy Art
Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room B
After Hours Teen Center: DJ Matt Ocean
Fri, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
D&D for Adults
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Mahjong
Sun, Dec 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Area
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Mon, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Grade 3-5 LEGO Builders Club
Mon, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
DIY: Gift Wrapping
Mon, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
See all events