You’re Invited: Homecoming Author Talk with Rachel McRady

Posted August 12, 2026 in Featured News, Giving to JMU Libraries News, JMU Libraries News

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Celebrate Homecoming and alumni authors with a special event featuring JMU alumna and author Rachel McRady!

The Stories We Carry: An Evening with Author Rachel McRady (’11) will take place on October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the East Campus Dining Hall.

Sign up now for an evening with McRady, an Emmy Award-winning writer, editor, and author of the acclaimed debut novel, Sun Seekers.

Begin the evening with a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the author. Then settle in for a moderated conversation exploring her journey from JMU student to award-winning journalist and novelist, the experiences that shaped her career, and the creative process behind bringing Sun Seekers to life.

This event is co-sponsored by the JMU Alumni Association, Women for Madison, and JMU Libraries.

Can’t make the event, but interested in books by JMU alumni? Visit our book display — A Legacy in Print: Celebrating JMU Alumni Authors — available online or in Carrier Library this fall!