11-04-2025
EVPL SPEAK 2025 series continues with Ralph Shayne
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Event organizers say Ralph Shayne, who is an author, entrepreneur, finance professional and son of a Jewish girl saved from the Holocaust, will be the next speaker in Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's (EVPL) 2025 SPEAK series.
Event organizers say Shayne's free presentation will be held on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. Shayne's graphic novel, 'Hour of Need,' depicts the story of a Danish Jewish family in need of rescue from the German army, who were occupying the country. The narrator of the story, Mette, is nine-years old at the time of her escape, but she tells the story from the perspective of a grandmother talking with her grandchildren during a visit to Denmark. Her story includes recognizing the defiance of the Danish king, the resistance fighters and the bravery and kindness of many non-Jewish citizens.
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'The authors selected for SPEAK 2025 encourage us to reflect on our individual and shared pasts, connect through past human experiences and then build a more thoughtful future,' said Erika Qualls Barnett, Director of Programming and Outreach, EVPL.
Officials note SPEAK events are free and open to all. 'SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series,' an evolution of 'One Book, One Community,' is a lecture and discussion series that brings authors and 'thought leaders' to Evansville. Through SPEAK, EVPL says it hopes to further its vision of communities 'united through shared exploration and understanding by supporting and encouraging conversation.'
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