Illinois Libraries Present
An Evening with Neil Gaiman
Illinois Libraries Present is thrilled to kick off our fourth season with one of the most celebrated writers of our time, Neil Gaiman. Don’t miss this evening of stories from his genre-bending career spanning fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror.
“His prose is simple but poetic, his world strange but utterly believable— The Times of London
Neil Gaiman is The New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and creator of books, graphic novels, short stories, film and television for all ages, including Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Norse Mythology, The View from the Cheap Seats (nonfiction essays), and The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction. He is also the author of American Gods, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, Bram Stoker, and Locus awards and proclaimed one of the 125 most important books of the last 125 years by the New York Public Library. Gaiman elevated an entire genre with The Sandman comics, widely considered one of the most influential graphic novels ever.
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Named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2023, Gaiman’s fiction has received Newbery, Carnegie, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. He has worked closely with the film and television adaptations of his works, including Coraline, The Sandman, American Gods, Stardust, Good Omens, and the upcoming Anansi Boys. His works for younger readers include The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish and The Wolves in the Walls (made into an opera by the Scottish National Theatre). A self-described “feral child who was raised in libraries,” Gaiman credits librarians with fostering his lifelong love of reading and is a passionate advocate for books and libraries. Born in England, he lives in the United States and teaches at Bard College.
Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_NeilGaiman
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 17, 7 PM
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
FAQ
Will this program be recorded?
Yes, with permission from Neil Gaiman to post for a limited time (14 days)
Where will the recording be posted?
On Youtube. The link will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). This email will include the final date to view the recording. The recording will also be viewable to the public on ILP’s YouTube channel.
When will the recording be posted?
Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable for up to 14 days from post date.
Will the event be captioned?
The event will be live-captioned.
Who is the audience for this event?
Adults and teens
Who will be moderating the conversation?
Members of Illinois Libraries Present Steering Committee will join Neil Gaiman on Zoom, using questions from event registrants to guide the evening’s conversation.
What if someone needs accommodations?
Registrants may request an accommodation when registering on Zoom for the event or by emailing illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Accommodations may include CART (live) Captioning, American Sign Language Interpretation, etc. If your patron has a question about an accommodation not listed above, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com.
Event production committee will monitor registrations and arrange accommodations as requested.