Linda Stevens's blog

We're almost at the halfway point for this year's Gulf Coast Reads month and we hope you've had the chance to attend at least one event.  If you haven't, tomorrow - Tuesday, October 13th - you will have the chance to attend a musical evening at Brazoria County's Sweeny Library or meet author Ann Weisgarber at the George Memorial Library in Fort Bend County or hear Linda Mcdonald share stories of the Great 1900 Storm at Harris County Public Library's Evelyn Meador Branch.  We're learning about the storm, the history, the music and dance, the food - and so much more!

All of the activities for the month are based around The Promise, and we're taking this opportunity to remind you to read or finish reading the book and get involved in a local book discussion group.  We've got plenty listed on the Gulf Coast Reads Events Calendar, but you can also share the book with your neighborhood book club, family or friends.  Let's all get #gulfcoastreading!

Join us on Tuesday, October 6th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the University of Houston's Student Center Ballroom to hear a panel of experts on Houston's hurricanes, including Houston’s response to Hurricane Katrina. Former Mayor Bill White; Dr. David Persse, Medical Director for Houston EMS; Dr. Neil Frank, former Director of the National Hurricane Center and Chief Meteorologist at KHOU; and Diana Rodriguez, Administrative Coordinator for Houston EMS, will take part along with the magazine’s editor-in-chief and Houston historian Joe Pratt. 

This panel is presented by University of Houston - Houston History in conjunction with the annual Gulf Coast Reads program. Author Ann Weisgarber will be on hand to introduce The Promise and her research as part of the panel.

The first weekend of Gulf Coast Reads kicks off with a trio of great free events!