Home > Events and Programs > Special Events >Celebrate Authors Special Events Who says great events can’t be free? Not the Detroit Public Library! Starting this fall, join us as we launch a brand new series titled, “Celebrate Authors.” The series features some of the top writers of Urban Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Mysteries, Business and Children’s Literature. This is your opportunity to meet some of the most exciting authors in the industry today. Mary Casanova Children’s Literature Saturday, May 22, 2:00 p.m. Mary Casanova is an award-winning children’s author of novels and picture books, most notably her American Girl books Chrissa, Jess and Cecile. Main Library - Old Fine Arts 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 RSVP Required @ 313-833-4042 Ken Brown Business, Inspirational Saturday, June 5, 2:00 p.m. Brown’s award-winning book, A Leap of Faith, tells how the nation’s youngest McDonald’s owner-operator found opportunity in adversity. This native Detroiter shows that “life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it.” Main Library – Friends Conference Room 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 313-833-4042