An Evening with Beth Macy: Book Launch in support of Virginia Western's Great Expectations program
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday, October 16
6 to 7 p.m.: Reception
7 to 7:30 p.m.: “Roanoke’s Foster Care Crisis” panel, hosted by Jenna Zibton of WSLS 10 News
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Author presentation and Q&A
Location
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Fees/Admission
Tickets
$40 per person, includes a copy of “Paper Girl” signed by the author.
Refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Center Stage Catering.
To purchase tickets, visit virginiawestern.edu/great-expectations.
Contact Information
(540) 857-7312
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Description
In her new book, "Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America," Roanoke’s Beth Macy takes on an assignment she never imagined – documenting what happened to her Ohio hometown in the 40 years since she left. Raised in poverty but with her education fueled by a Pell grant, Macy went on to a successful career as award-winning Roanoke Times journalist, Virginia Western Community College instructor and best-selling author (Hulu’s “Dopesick,” “Factory Man” and “Truevine”).
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation welcomes you to “An Evening with Beth Macy” in support of the Great Expectations program serving former foster care youth attending Virginia Western Community College.
