Name: Tamora Pierce and the Circle of Friendship
Start: 2015-08-01T11:00:00-0400
End: 2015-08-01T11:50:00-0400

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Tamora Pierce and the Circle of Friendship

Tamora Pierce’s fantasy novels have changed many lives. From the adventurous girl longing to be a knight to the wise cracking noble helping restore a country to the rightful rulers, Pierce has addressed sexism, classism, racism, and diversity. Join us as we discuss the worlds and characters Tammy created for us to live in, recount the lessons we’ve learned, and listen to some of your favorite passages read aloud.

Speakers

Mary Bradley

Mary tries to balance a life between being the office jack of all trades at a publishing company, completing her master’s, and revising her first novel. Always drawn to stories about identity, it comes as no surprise that Rowling and Pierce are just two of the authors that inspired... Read More →

Anna Sobolov Good

Anna has been going to cons since Terminus in 2008, when she discovered fandom. GeekyCon will be her 13th convention, if you count Wrockstocks. :) She is an avid Tamora Pierce fan, and loves to cosplay! Look out for her as Rose Tyler, steampunk Belle, Alanna the Lioness, and Buffy... Read More →