“Wicked” author discusses value of libraries
Contact: Steve Zalusky
Manager of Communications,
ALA Public Information Office
(312) 280-1546
NEWS
For Immediate Release
July 21, 2009
CHICAGO – Gregory Maguire has entertained millions with his fresh take on L. Frank Baum’s world of Oz, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” which was turned into a hit Broadway play. This prolific author has written several books for both adults and children.
In a new video interview, Maguire speaks about libraries and their meaning in his life. It can be viewed by visiting Visibility @ your library,
http://pio.ala.org/visibility.
Visibility @ your library provides librarians and library supporters with news and information about important communications issues from ALA’s Public Information Office and the Campaign for America’s Libraries. It also contains links to the latest ALA News.        Â
