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April 26-27, 2025 | USC Campus

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Many stories. One weekend.

APRIL 26-27, 2025 | USC Campus

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See the award-winning writer, activist and Book Prizes Innovator's Award recipient discuss her latest release “Girls on the Rise.”

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Join us for a conversation with this bestselling author of over 20 novels including “Fourth Wing” and “In the Likely Event.”

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