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Author Stephanie Dray at East City Bookshop
March 12 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free
This spring, New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray delivers BECOMING MADAM SECRETARY (Berkley Hardcover; on sale March 12, 2024), a vivid portrayal of an American heroine who left a lasting mark on our nation, Frances Perkins.
Known for becoming the first female Cabinet secretary, Perkins not only helped pull the nation out of the Great Depression, but she was also a champion for immigrants and workers’ rights; she left an incredible, lasting legacy on our modern nation. She is perhaps one of the most consequential women of modern history that many readers might not know about.
Dray excels at bringing to life American history in her poignant novels, told through the lens of strong women who contributed to the nation’s progress. In 2021, The Women of Chateau Lafayette wove together the lives of three brave women and the little-remembered true story of the fight for democracy several generations in the making. In a starred review, Bookpage raved, “Dray poignantly reminds us of the undervalued contributions of women throughout history.” Now, Dray’s latest focuses on the achievements of one extraordinary woman who fought to secure basic rights and liberties and secure livelihoods for America’s citizens during one of the nation’s darkest hours.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
IN-PERSON EVENT
7:00 PM ET
Hosted by East City Bookshop
645 Pennsylvania Ave SE STE 100
Washington, D.C. 20003