{"id":487088,"date":"2026-02-20T07:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487088\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:03:44","slug":"meet-your-favourite-authors-and-plot-your-2026-reading-list-at-mississauga-library-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487088\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet your favourite authors and plot your 2026 reading list at Mississauga Library \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Register now for Author Talks to meet acclaimed authors and add new books to your 2026 reading list at Mississauga Library this season.<\/p>\n

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Mississauga Library is kicking off this year\u2019s Author Talks<\/a> series with a fantastic lineup of writers. Meet the authors and dive into a thought-provoking coming-of-age story or sink your teeth into a bestselling crime series with an unlikely heroine.<\/p>\n

Author Talks invites readers to go beyond the pages of their favourite stories. The Mississauga Library brings opportunities like these to help residents engage with the ideas and inspirations behind the book through conversations with the authors themselves. Whether you\u2019re already a fan or looking for your next great read, this is your opportunity to ask burning questions and remain a lifelong reader.<\/p>\n

Talks will be held virtual only in February and in-person in March. This program is free to attend, and you must register in advance to reserve your spot.<\/p>\n

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Antonio Michael Downing<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: 7 \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Virtual only<\/p>\n

Register now<\/a><\/p>\n

Antonio Michael Downing is the current host of the CBC Radio program \u201cThe Next Chapter.\u201d He is the author of the acclaimed memoir \u201cSaga Boy\u201d and children\u2019s book \u201cStars in My Crown.\u201d His debut novel \u201cBlack Cherokee\u201d is a courageous coming-of-age story about a mixed-race black girl fighting for recognition in a South Carolina Cherokee community, told with dazzling language, keen insight, and an unforgettable voice. Check out his books available at the library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nNita Prose<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: 7 \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Noel Ryan Auditorium, Hazel McCallion Central Library<\/a>, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga<\/p>\n

Register now<\/a><\/p>\n

Nita Prose is the number one bestselling author of the \u201cMaid\u201d series, a crime thriller that has sold millions of copies worldwide. Her series has captured the minds of readers worldwide and won the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Novel of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. Capacity is limited for in-person talks so make sure to register early to save your spot. Check out the series at the library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Take a look at highlights from previous Author Talks at the Mississauga Library\u2019s official playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information<\/p>\n

The book may end, but the experience continues. Mississauga Library amplifies diverse Canadian voices and stories through a wide selection of books and media to explore. Discover your next read by signing up for the Book Buzz e-newsletter<\/a>, or visit your nearest library location<\/a> to ask staff for their recommendations.<\/p>\n

Mississauga Library brings residents together through events and activities year-round that inspire learning and foster a lifelong love of reading. Explore everything your library has to offer at Mississaugalibrary.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
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