EVPL, CYPRESS, and the Rechnic Foundation are partnering to bring Ralph Shayne to Evansville for a series of public and educational presentations. His graphic novel, Hour of Need, pays tribute to the heroes who saved the Danish Jews during the Holocaust, and reminds readers of how humanity can triumph in the darkest hours.
Shayne will speak at the Victory Theatre on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
The authors selected for SPEAK 2025 encourage us to reflect on our individual and shared pasts. Through their works, these authors address themes of identity, history, and personal or collective struggle. Their stories encourage us to connect through past human experiences and inspire us to build a more thoughtful future.