Thursday, March 12, 2026

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—from slam dunks to best sellers

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The starting center for the spring series of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Authors! is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar— a name not as well known in the publishing world as in professional basketball. One of the NBA’s greatest players, Abdul-Jabbar moved on to writing slam dunk books, earning acclaim as a New York Times best-selling author, for multiple titles including his children’s book, ‘Sasquatch in the Paint’. 

 

Learn about his story, his books, and his legacy at 7pm, Wednesday, March 2.

$10/general, $8/student. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org, toledolibrary.org 

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

The starting center for the spring series of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Authors! is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar— a name not as well known in the publishing world as in professional basketball. One of the NBA’s greatest players, Abdul-Jabbar moved on to writing slam dunk books, earning acclaim as a New York Times best-selling author, for multiple titles including his children’s book, ‘Sasquatch in the Paint’. 

 

Learn about his story, his books, and his legacy at 7pm, Wednesday, March 2.

$10/general, $8/student. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org, toledolibrary.org 

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