Library of Congress to Host Whoopi Goldberg on May 10
Event to Feature an Author Talk and Book Signing
The Library of Congress will host multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg to discuss her forthcoming book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Visitors are invited to attend a conversation and Q&A led by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 in the Coolidge Auditorium.
There will be a book signing in the Whitall Pavilion following the conversation. Free tickets can be obtained at loc.gov/events.
Goldberg’s memoir touches on personal stories while growing up in the projects of New York City. Despite the struggles Goldberg and her family faced, the memoir recounts how her mother was able to provide such an enriching childhood that inspired Goldberg to be the woman she is today.
Goldberg is one of an elite group of artists who have won the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards) and is the bestselling author of the “Sugar Plum Ballerinas” series, "Whoopi Goldberg Book," and "Is It Just Me?: Or Is It Nuts out There?" While performing in the Bay Area, she created the characters that became "The Spook Show" and evolved into her hit Broadway show, Grammy Award–winning album, and the HBO special that helped launch her career. Spanning decades, Goldberg’s credits include roles in the well-known films "The Color Purple," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Sister Act" and "Ghost." She produced the documentary "Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley," and she appeared in and was one of the producers of the critically acclaimed 2022 feature film "Till." Whoopi has been a host on ABC’s “The View” since 2007. She loves VW Bugs, working casinos, and comfortable clothing, and is a passionate supporter of the audio arts and a dedicated collector of audiobooks.
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Media Contact: Elaina Finkelstein, efinkelstein@loc.gov
PR 24-035
4-11-2024
ISSN 0731-3527