Meet the Author: Ocean Vuong

Enjoy an onstage interview with author Ocean Vuong in conversation with Maggie Smith about his life and writing in partnership with Prologue Bookshop . Ocean Vuong is the author of the novels The Emperor of Gladness and On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous , and the critically acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky With Exit Wounds and Time Is A Mother . Location : Westerville North High School Address : 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 Time : 6pm Cost : $20 ($10 student while supplies last) ; includes one pre-signed paperback copy of The Emperor of Gladness Schedule 5pm - Doors open and seating begins; book sale 6-7:30pm - Author talk, audience Q&A (Includes sign language interpretation.) 7:30pm – Book sale with pre-signed books hosted by Prologue Bookshop. Seating is first come, first served. Show your email confirmation for entry. No book signing. FAQs Where is my ticket? Your confirmation email serves as your ticket. Please bring a copy of your confirmation email to the event. Can I choose my seat? You will be able to choose your seat when you arrive at the venue - seating is first come, first served. Can accommodations be made for guests with disabilities? Yes. When purchasing your ticket, select from the following options: wheelchair accessible, no stairs seating, and hearing impaired. (An ASL interpreter will automatically be provided for the presentation; no formal request necessary.) For additional requests, please contact us at 614-882-7277 option 4 or ask@westervillelibrary.org . What is your refund policy? At this time, we are unable to offer a refund. All sales are final. Can I buy a ticket at the door? If the event is not yet full, you may purchase a ticket onsite. Please know that there are a limited number of seats and that ticket availability may be limited. No entry is allowed without a ticket. How can I participate in the audience Q&A? Prologue Bookshop will send an online form to those who purchased tickets to solicit questions. Will masks be required? Masks may be required, per the author's request. Check back for details on the day of the event. About Ocean Vuong Ocean Vuong is the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds and Time Is a Mother, as well as the New York Times bestselling novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous. A recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the American Book Award, he was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and currently splits his time between western Massachusetts and New York City. The Emperor of Gladness is his latest novel. About Maggie Smith Maggie Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books of poetry and prose. About the Series Bring books to life as your favorite authors step out of the page and onto the stage. Expand your understanding, harness the power of stories and continue the conversations that books inspire with thought-provoking presentations and author Q&As in Westerville and Central Ohio. Throughout the year, authors of varying backgrounds and genres are invited by the library to inspire a love of reading, feature voices that energize community conversations, and support the arts while providing an enjoyable literary experience. Learn more .