In this special stream, we will get to meet Don Boozer from the Ohio Center for the Book and learn about constructed languages and linguistics while playing Chants of Sennaar. During the second half of our stream, we will discuss Center for the Book programs, our 2024 selections for the National Book Festival, and more. Audience questions and comments are encouraged and welcome!

Every year, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival. Learn more about Nevada’s 2023 selections here.

Don Boozer is Coordinator of the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library in addition to serving as Manager of the Literature Department. Since 2014, he has also taught as an adjunct instructor at Kent State University's School of Information for the reference service and information sources class. Don's interests cover a wide range of topics in addition to librarianship, including constructed languages and linguistics.

Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.