Nelly Trocmé Hewett, daughter of André and Magda Trocmé
Join Margi and Nelly
On Wednesday, February 17, 7:00-8:00pm, the Fireside Reading Series will feature Margi and her special guest Nelly Trocmé Hewett, who was an invaluable resource and inspiration for Margi’s latest YA novel, Village of Scoundrels.
Based on the true story of the French villagers in WWII who saved thousands of Jews, Village of Scoundrels tells how a group of young teenagers stood up for what was right. Nelly Trocmé Hewett, who grew up in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon during WWII, is the daughter of Pastor André and Magda Trocmé, who sheltered refugees and inspired others to do the same. Nelly’s story is part of the oral history archive at the Holocaust Memorial Center. She currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Fireside Reading Series is an ongoing in partnership with the Hamline Midway Library. All events are free and hosted via Zoom.
About the Fireside Reading Series
For 27 years and counting, this Fireside Reading Series highlights the work of some of Minnesota’s finest writers who have published new work the previous year. The 2021 Fireside Reading Series authors also include Kao Kalia Yang, Lin Enger, Yelena Bailey, Carolyn Holbrook, and Heid Erdrich. This six week online series runs Wednesdays, January 20th– February 24th, 2021. See the complete line up of authors and register (it’s free!) at www.thefriends.org.