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Author Visit with Jessica Vandrovec

Featuring the author's memoir, "HELD"
2026-08-12 18:00:00 2026-08-12 19:30:00 America/Chicago Author Visit with Jessica Vandrovec Join us for an author visit with Concordia graduate Jessica Vandrovec, whose book "HELD" is about hope, healing, and connection through difficult experiences. Moorhead Public Library - Presentation Hall North

Wednesday, August 12
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Moorhead Public Library

Presentation Hall North

Join us for an author visit with Concordia graduate Jessica Vandrovec, whose book "HELD" is about hope, healing, and connection through difficult experiences.

Vandrovec

Join us for a visit with Concordia graduate Jessica Vandrovec, an author and educator who will discuss her memoir "HELD." The book tells her family's story through premature birth, time in the NICU, the loss of one of their twins, and the faith, community, and resilience that carried them through. Vandrovec will share her message of hope, healing, and connection in a welcoming, meaningful format for community members to share their experiences and connect through stories and conversation.

This event is open to the public and free-of-charge. Registration is not required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Visits |

TAGS: | memoir | local author | hope | author visit |

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