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Meet the Author: Beyoncé: The Stories Behind the Songs

By Annie Zaleski

2025-09-29 19:00:00 2025-09-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Author: Beyoncé: The Stories Behind the Songs Meet award-winning local author, journalist and editor Annie Zaleski. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Monday, September 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-29 19:00:00 2025-09-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet the Author: Beyoncé: The Stories Behind the Songs Meet award-winning local author, journalist and editor Annie Zaleski. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Meet award-winning local author, journalist and editor Annie Zaleski.

Zaleski explores the fascinating details of every song, from early group hit 'Say My Name' to solo work such as 'Crazy In Love' and 'Run The World (Girls)’ in her newest book Beyoncé: The Stories Behind The Songs.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

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