Warren County Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host Chicagoland authors Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney. Together they will discuss the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. To register, visit https://bit.ly/ILP_JessamineEmily

Chan’s debut novel, The School for Good Mothers, received critical acclaim and is a New York Times bestseller. Her short stories have appeared in Tin House and Epoch. A former reviews editor at Publishers Weekly, she holds an MFA from Columbia University and currently resides in Chicago.

Emily Maloney is the author of Cost of Living, a collection of essays. In addition to writing, Maloney’s work has ranged from dog grooming to pastry chef to general contractor. Her essays have appeared in the Washington Post, Glamour, and The Atlantic. She holds an MFA from The University of Pittsburgh and lives in Evanston, Illinois.

Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. 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).