Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award
The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an annual award given by the Tulsa Library Trust. Its purpose is to give formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to internationally acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters.
When & Where
- Award Presentation at Black-tie Dinner
- Friday, December 7 – 6:30 p.m.
- Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue
- FREE Public Presentation
- Saturday, December 8 – 10:30 a.m.
- Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue
2018 Recipient: Dame Hilary Mantel, a British writer of drama, historical fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and short stories, is the winner of the 2018 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.
Read more about the award and this year’s recipient on the TCCL website.
Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites
The evening provides readers with the chance to meet and chat with favorite authors while helping raise money and awareness for Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.
Ally Carter
Sasha Martin
Beatriz Williams
Cost is $50 per person.
- Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
- Hardesty Regional Library
To register, or for more information regarding sponsorship call 918-549-7494.
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