Author Beth Judy Book Reading

The Lewistown Public Library is pleased to announce a special event featuring Montana author Beth Judy on Saturday, April 29. Beth Judy will read from her new biography, “Bold Women in Montana History.”

Compelling stories of heart and mind told with flare. From the ascendance of Pitamakan as a Blackfeet warrior to the rise of Alma Smith Jacobs to Montana State Librarian in the face of pervasive racial discrimination, these bold heroes left their mark on Montana and the nation.—Ken Robison, Historian, Overholser Historical Research Center, Fort Benton, MT

Eleven Montana heroines are portrayed in Judy’s biography, including Lewistown native and librarian extraordinaire Alma Smith Jacobs. Jacobs was born and raised in Central Montana and excelled to be an innovative and admired librarian.

“Bold Women in Montana History” is Series 6 of Mountain Press’ state-by-state young readers novel and was ranked #1 on Amazon’s New Releases for Western Biographies on April 6.

Join “Bold Women in Montana History” author Beth Judy on Saturday, April 29 at the Lewistown Public Library at 1:00 p.m. This special event is free of charge and is sponsored by the Friends of the Lewistown Public Library and the Lewistown Public Library.