Free Vienna Event: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biographers

VIENNA, VA—If you're a fan of the "Notorious RBG," you'd probably want to mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Bards Alley in Vienna is hosting two of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's biographers for a discussion on Nov. 16.

Mary Hartnett and Debbie Levy will talk about the delights and challenges of writing about Ginsburg and share little-known stories.

Hartnett is one of Ginsburg’s authorized biographers and has co-authored "My Own Words" with Ginsburg herself and Wendy W. Williams. She is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown and an advisory board member of the Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program.

Levy is the author of New York Times best-selling children's book "I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark." The book the 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award and 2016 National Jewish Book Award. Levy is a former lawyer and newspaper editor and has written several award-winning nonfiction and fiction books for young people.

This event is free to attend, and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Sarah Katz at info@bardsalley.com.

In addition, Bards Alley will host bestselling author David Baldacci Sunday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at Jammin Java. This is a ticketed event.

Bards Alley, an independent bookstore, is located at 110 Church St. NW that opened last month. Check out more author appearances and other events at www.bardsalley.com.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg image via J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press