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Boca Public Library to Present Author Talk

with Environmental Journalist and Author

Cynthia Barnett, Saturday, November 20th

As part of its sustainability hidden lives of the mollusks that make them. Spiraling out Barnett has written for National Geographic magazine, The
initiative for 2021, the Boca from the great cities of shell that once rose in North America New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and
Raton Public Library is to the warming waters of the Maldives and the slave castles many other publications. Her numerous journalism awards
pleased to present an author of Ghana, Barnett has created an unforgettable account of the include a national Sigma Delta Chi prize for investigative
talk and book signing with world’s most iconic seashells. From the eerie calls of early magazine reporting and eight Green Eyeshades, which
acclaimed environmental shell trumpets to the evolutionary miracle of spines and spires, recognize outstanding journalism in eleven southeastern states.
author, Cynthia Barnett, and the modern science of carbon capture inspired by shells, Barnett teaches environmental journalism at the University of
at its Downtown Library Barnett circles to her central point of listening to nature’s Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications.
branch. Barnett will discuss wisdom—and acting on what seashells have to say about taking This talk is made possible through a Florida Talks grant
her new book, “The Sound care of each other and our world. awarded to the Boca Raton Public Library. Funding for this
of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans,” a compelling Barnett is also the author of “Rain: A Natural and Cultural program was provided by Florida Humanities and sponsored
history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing History”, longlisted for the National Book Award, and “Blue in part by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of
what they tell us about nature, our changing oceans, and Revolution: Unmaking America’s Water Crisis,” which Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
ourselves. articulates a water ethic for America. Her first book, “Mirage: Register for this free program through the calendar on the
In “The Sound of the Sea,” Barnett blends cultural history Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S.”, won the library website at bocalibrary.org. Barnett’s books will be
and science to trace our long love affair with seashells and the gold medal for best nonfiction in the Florida Book Awards. available for purchase and signing after the talk.
Boca Raton Public Library’s New Program

Enables Adults to Earn Accredited

High School Diploma, Start Career Online

Working with the Florida Department of State Division each qualified learner with an academic coach who assists core academic subjects. On average, students graduate
of Library and Information Science, Boca Raton Public with developing an individual career plan, offers ongoing within twelve months but are given up to eighteen months
Library is offering scholarships to adults to earn a high guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance, to complete the program.
school diploma online through Career Online High School. and connects the learner with the resources needed to “During these challenging times, education and
Adults (ages 19 and older) can earn an accredited high demonstrate mastery of the course material. Classes are workforce development are more important than ever,”
school diploma and a certificate in their chosen career supported by board-certified instructors, and students have said Joleen Wielkie, Technology & Digital Services
path, plus develop a resume, cover letter, and other tools 24/7 access to the online learning platform. Coursework Librarian. “Boca Raton Public Library is proud to support
to start or advance their careers. The fully online high begins in one of eight high-growth, high-demand careers our community by offering this life-changing opportunity.”
school program provides a 24/7 online classroom, personal such as office management, commercial driving (CDL), Learn more about Career Online High School by visiting
academic coaches, and real-world career training. food and hospitality (CPFM), security professional, and myboca.us/COHS. For more information, contact Joleen
Once enrolled, Career Online High School (COHS) pairs childcare and education (CDA), before progressing to the Wielkie at (561) 544-8590 or jwielkie@myboca.us.

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