# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI. Her upcoming novel THE TAPESTRY OF FATE will release on May 14, 2026, and continues the story of Amina Al-Sirafi. 

Shannon's work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Crawford, and Astounding awards.

About this event: https://www.dmpl.org/shannon-chakraborty
About AViD: https://www.dmpl.org/AViD

What to expect: 
Doors will open at 6 PM, and the author talk will begin at 7 PM. This program will be hosted at Central Library, and seating is on a first come, first-serve basis. 

At the end of the program, there will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow.

This event is FREE to attend thanks to the support of the DMPL Foundation and its donors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-shannon-chakraborty/200029721321209
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
- **lat**: 41.58612
- **long**: -93.63086
- **full address**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty being held?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty is organized by Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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