When
Wed • Oct 23, 2024
7 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where
Performing Arts Center
Franklin Community
High School
2600 Cumberland Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
$50 general seating event ticket includes a pre-signed copy of “American Heroes.” There is $3.25 per ticket fee.
All Meet & Greet tickets are now reserved.
A Special Evening with James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
a fundraiser to support Authors at JCPL
The Johnson County Public Library Foundation is thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity to hear James Patterson and Matt Eversmann speak about their new book, “American Heroes.” Major General (Ret.) R. Martin Umbarger will introduce the authors and welcome Rafael Sanchez, our guest interviewer. This special fundraiser will support the Library's Authors at JCPL series, which brings bestselling and award-winning authors to our community. For devoted James Patterson fans, this is the year's must-attend event, and we anticipate tickets will sell out quickly. It’s also a fantastic chance to acquire a unique gift for friends and family who admire and appreciate American military heroism. Don't miss this unforgettable night with James Patterson and First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.).
ABOUT THE BOOK
"American Heroes" is a nonfiction work that is bound to touch the hearts and minds of millions as it compiles the unbelievable and riveting first-person accounts of our country’s greatest heroes. From World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, these men and women share never-before-told stories of the actions that earned them America’s most distinguished military medals.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses.
Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster "Eruption." He has told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Matthew Eversmann is a testament to the true nature of war and heroism. He was immortalized in the epic film Black Hawk Down (his character was played by Josh Hartnett), which tells the heroic account of a group of elite US soldiers sent into Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 as part of a UN peacekeeping operation.
EVENT DETAILS
There will not be a book signing or photo opportunity at this event. All attendees will receive a pre-signed book. Additional copies will be available for purchase at the event courtesy of Wild Geese Bookshop.
NO REFUNDS. If you are unable to attend the event, please contact jcplf@jcplf.org to claim the book(s) included with your ticket purchase(s) and schedule a pick-up from the JCPL Branch of your choice. Books not claimed within seven days of the event will be donated to the JCPL Foundation.
If you have questions about the event or venue, please email jcplf@jcplf.org.
In honor of First Sergeant, US Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann’s and Major General (Ret.) R. Martin Umbarger's service, the JCPL Foundation, will collect donations in the lobby before the event to support HVAF, Helping Veterans and Families in Indiana. HVAF is an Indianapolis nonprofit working to end homelessness among veterans. Please consider bringing an item to the event: canned fruit, canned meat/soup, peanut butter, jelly, side-dish packets, ramen noodles, cereal, instant oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. They could also use new clothing items: socks, boxer briefs, undershirts and long johns. Find their list of suggested donations here.The Friends of JCPL will have "Books are Friends” tote bags for $5, Friends canvas tote bags for $12 and Friends of JCPL ornaments for $5 for sale in the lobby before the event to support programming at JCPL.
Sponsor Their Visit
Reward Your Employees, Clients or Active Duty Military
James Patterson’s and Matt Evermann’s only book tour stop in Indiana is seeking sponsors for their appearance on October 23 in Franklin.
Their new book, “American Heroes,” is a nonfiction, first-person account of some of our country's greatest military heroes. Tickets to the event would be a special gift for your staff and favorite clients. You can also sponsor tickets, and the JCPL Foundation will give them to military members in Johnson County, including those serving at Camp Atterbury and in the Indiana National Guard.
To learn more or purchase tickets send an email to jcplf@jcplf.org or call Lisa Lintner at 317-346-1501.
In Conversation with
Rafael Sanchez, multimedia journalist, will guide the evening's conversation. Sanchez is a Franklin College graduate who has won two Emmys for his news coverage.
Special Introduction by
Major General (Ret.) R. Martin Umbarger. He served 46 years in the Indiana National Guard in staff and command positions. He is a graduate of the US Army War College and the US Army Command and General Staff College.
