Off the Page: Annabelle Tometich

Join journalist and memoirist Annabelle Tometich for an afternoon of engaging conversation about her acclaimed debut, “The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony.” Named a best book of 2024 by The Washington Post and NPR, Tometich’s memoir offers a witty and poignant look at family, identity and growing up in Florida. A former food critic for The News-Press in Fort Myers, Tometich became the first Asian American author to win the Southern Book Prize for nonfiction.

Off the Page is a literary celebration hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources throughout November. Events include talks by bestselling authors, book signings, writing workshops and more, with all library locations participating. This event is free and open to the public. No registration. First come, first seated.

For more information, call 941-861-1110 or visit OffThePageFL.org

You may also like the following events from Sarasota County Government:

• This Saturday, 20th September, 09:00 am, Woodmere Bark in Venice
• Next Saturday, 27th September, 08:30 am, National Public Lands Day and Take A Child Outside Week in Sarasota
• Next month, 1st October, 09:00 am, Phillippi Farmhouse Market in Sarasota

Also check out other Arts events in Venice, Literary Art events in Venice, Workshops in Venice.