Virtual Author Visit - Jane Olson - "World Citizen"

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Author Jane grew up in rural western Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska, her book "World Citizen" brings stories are about light and hope in the midst of unimaginable human suffering in war zones and places of extreme poverty around the world. Important lessons from a childhood in rural western Iowa are woven throughout, as are examples of human strength and resiliency. She will be joining the library virtually on Monday February 13th at 6:30 pm for a virtual author visit and book talk. You can join together at the library or attend by requesting the Zoom link.

No registration required to attend in-person.

To attend online, request the ZOOM link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOGuqzMjG91ymqMNWX68KYt3RSxYmh6j

About the Author

Jane Olson has worked for many decades as a volunteer promoting international peace and justice and humanitarian work. She chaired the international board of trustees of Human Rights Watch, the largest U.S.-based international human rights organization, from 2004 to 2011, and worked for the organization since 1988. Jane grew up in rural western Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She lives with her husband, attorney Ronald L. Olson, in Pasadena, California. They have three children and eight grandsons.

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