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People Magazine: Read Brave 2026 Author Romina Garber

"There were people out there who didn’t think our identities were worth sharing or celebrating, and they were determined to keep books like mine off the shelf," writes author Romina Garber.

Romina Garber, author of Read Brave Saint Paul 2026 book Lobizona, wrote about her experience and visit to Saint Paul in an article posted March 19 by People magazine.

Read the full article and see photos from Romina Garber's visit to Saint Paul on the People magazine website.

Director of SPPL Maureen Hartman, Mayor Kaohly Her, Lobizona author Romina Garber and student panelists Arayah and KT.
Director of SPPL Maureen Hartman, Mayor Kaohly Her, Lobizona author Romina Garber and student panelists Arayah and KT., opens a new window by Liam Doyle / cropped from original