Saturday Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

Writers in Conversation: Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones and The Merciless Ones

Attend an action-packed conversation with Namina Forna, author of the New York Times bestselling novels The Gilded Ones and The Merciless Ones. In this epic fantasy series, sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs. But on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death. Deka decides to leave the only life she’s ever known to uncover the mysteries surrounding herself. There is a dark force growing in the kingdom and war is waging – a merciless power that Deka must stop. Discover more about this thrilling series on Saturday, January 7!