Meet First 'Famous Illinois Author' Winner Joanne Zienty at the Plainfield Public Library Jan. 21

The community is invited to meet the very first “Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author” winner, Joanne Zienty, at the Plainfield Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Library’s large meeting room. The Library is located at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield.

The “Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author” contest aims to help publicize the works of Illinois self-published authors. Zienty, author of her book, “The Things We Save,” won the contest during its first run in 2014.

In “The Things We Save,” Zienty writes about a family’s painful history of struggles and loss. The book asks questions about the nature of love, the effects of envy and guilt, and the limits of forgiveness.

During the Library’s event, Zienty will address audiences via Skype. Copies of her book will also be available to check out at the Reference and Reader Services desk at the Library.

Zienty is a native of Chicago and an alumna of the University of Chicago, Roosevelt University and Dominican University. She holds a teaching certificate and a master’s degree in library and information science. Zienty currently works as an elementary school library director – a job which allows her to combine her three favorite things: reading, encouraging others to read, and technology.

Zienty lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.

For more information about Zienty, visit http://www.joannezienty.com. For more information about the Plainfield Public Library, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.