About this Event
In Conversation with Diego Tovar
Join us for an engaging author talk and book signing with Diego Tovar, celebrating his new novel Escape From Perihelion. Diego will share insights into the story, its themes, and his writing process, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Signed copies will be available.
Event Schedule:
3-4 pm: Author Talk | 4-5 pm: Book Signing for Attendees
Book Plot:
In 2999, Araya and Zaheen are building a life together in Nova Angeles, the second-class district beyond Los Angeles's gleaming elite dome. Then Araya is taken, forced into indentured servitude, and shipped to Perihelion, a brutal mining colony on Mars run by the corporation that powers their world.
As Araya struggles to survive the deadly conditions of Perihelion, Zaheen is left behind on Earth, where the forces that stole Araya begin closing in on her, too. Separated by two planets and unable to communicate, they are driven onto dangerous, diverging paths that will test how far they are willing to go for freedom and for each other.
Author Bio:
Diego Tovar is an environmentalist and author based in Washington, D.C. He holds degrees from Colorado State University and American University, and his work brings together environmental policy, justice, and storytelling. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Hill, Maryland Matters, and other outlets.
He is also a frequent guest lecturer on environmental storytelling, with talks at universities including NYU, Duke, Vanderbilt, Georgetown, and more. He is a 2026 award winner for the Bethesda, Maryland Short Essay Writing Contest. Escape From Perihelion is a 2026 ‘Readers Favorite’ award winner.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1025 F Street Northwest, 1025 F Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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