The Birmingham Public Library Presents An Evening With Sean Dietrich Thursday, October 13

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A flyer advertising An Evening with Sean Dietrich at the Birmingham Public Library Thursday, October 13

Sean of the South is coming to the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) for An Evening with Sean Dietrich, Thursday October 13, starting at 6:30 p.m.!

After receiving life altering news, Sean Dietrich and his wife Jamie make a rigorous biking adventure across The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath. He details this story in his newest book, You Are My Sunshine.

Hear him unpack these stories and more at an author discussion and book signing like no other.

  • What: An Evening with Sean Dietrich: Sean of the South  
  • When: Thursday, October 13 | Starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Central Library, 1st Floor Grand Reading Room| 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Details: Sean Dietrich of Sean of the South is coming to the Birmingham Public Library to discuss his new book, You Are My Sunshine. His newest book details the sudden journey he takes with his wife Jamie as they bike The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath trail—a trip inspired by Jamie's cancer diagnosis early in their marriage. Join the BPL for a special author discussion and book signing with Sean Dietrich. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The program is free and open to the public. Reserve your space on Eventbrite. 

A black and white portrait of Sean Dietrich. He is wearing a cowboy hat and smiling.

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Registration. He has authored thirteen books and is the creator of the "Sean of the South" podcast.

Get to know him more personally as you read the journey Sean and Jamie take that leads them to meeting a priest, encountering aggressive turkeys, and getting caught in Hurricane Sally while they traverse the trail of a lifetime on bicycles. 

A graphic design of the trail map that Jamie and Sean took that he wrote about in his book "You Are My Sunshine."

The press are writing glowing reviews, saying:

This inspiring volume will melt hearts. —Publishers Weekly
Dietrich's sense of humor and openness to others add layers of richness to the text...[he] cleverly illustrates the importance of maintaining relationships, keeping promises, and being true to oneself. A heartful and inspiring journey. —Kirkus  

As a part of the Local Authors Series, the Birmingham Public Library is honored to highlight such inspirational local authors, leading up to the Local Authors Expo on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. The 2022 Local Authors Expo's theme is marketing self-published books. 

An Evening with Sean Dietrich is free and open to the public. Reserve your space at An Evening with Sean Dietrich on Eventbrite. 

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By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations

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