About the Author

Catherine Adel West

Catherine Adel West was born and raised in Chicago, where she currently resides. She graduated with both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her work is published in Black Fox Literary Magazine, Five2One, Better than Starbucks, Doors Ajar, 805 Lit + Art, The Helix Magazine, Lunch Ticket and Gay Magazine. Author of Saving Ruby King, West was named one of USA TODAY’s Black Authors You Should Know. The Two Lives of Sara is her sophomore novel.

Join us for An Evening with Catherine Adel West on Thursday, October 26, 7-8:30 p.m. This special event will take place at Forest View Auditorium (2121 S. Goebbert Rd.). It will also be streamed on the library's YouTube channel. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Click here to register.