Books & Reading

Author & Illustrator Event: Kara Mangum & Emily Derrick

Author & Illustrator Event: Kara Mangum & Emily Derrick is a books & reading event taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at The Journey Bookstore in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at Free. Organized by The Journey Bookstore.

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Date & Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Location

The Journey Bookstore

Downtown Ocala
Ocala, FL 34471

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Admission

Free

Organized By

The Journey Bookstore

About This Event

Meet author Kara Mangum and illustrator Emily Derrick at The Journey Bookstore in downtown Ocala. This free event offers book lovers the chance to meet the creative team behind their work, hear about the writing and illustration process, and get signed copies.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EST)

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