Missouri's Own: Homegrown Talent

Sunday, November 12th at 7pm

Performing Arts Center, East Entrance, Arts and Education Building, The J Creve Coeur 

St. Louis loves local and so do we! Featuring four local authors, including retail mogul Martin Sneider and Humans of St. Louis photographer Lindy Drew, Missouri’s Own showcases fantastic writers from the Show-Me state. Hear them talk about their craft in a panel discussion and then break out for a tabling session where you can meet the authors and buy their books, directly.

LEA RACHEL

Seeking Forgiveness

Semi-autobiographical novel with deep roots in the St. Louis community about inter-racial adoption and the unique struggles surrounding it.

JEFF BENDER

Apparel Has No Gender

A thoughtful commentary from a dad raising a transgender child, including guidance for parents wanting to learn more about gender identities and expression.

MARTIN SNEIDER

Shelf Life

An engrossing saga of a Jewish-American family and how their (fictional) fashion shoe empire, Fratelli Massimo, enriches, splits, and ultimately devastates three generations.

LINDY DREW

Humans of St. Louis

A collection of photos and touching narratives which document intimate perspectives into the lives and struggles of the people of St. Louis, from the  social media sensation of the same name.

General Admission: $40