The New Americans Book Fair will debut at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library on Saturday, October 8. The event themed “Reading Reimagined” will take place from 12-5pm and will showcase the works of new Americans, immigrants, refugees and other related individuals and organizations in Central Ohio.

Click here to read about some of the book highlights. Author Imali J. Abala will be reading from her book “Fragmented Lives.”

One of the highlights of the book fair is the unveiling of the New Americans Books Section at the Karl Road Branch, the first of its kind in a Columbus Metropolitan Library branch, and which is expected to expand to other branches within a year.

Vendor registration is also ongoing.