The Third Thursday Reading Series event on Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m. at the Sherman Public Library will host the launch of John Paul Jaramillo‘s new book, Little Mocos. It is a novel in stories set in southern Colorado, published by Twelve Winters Press.

The event will begin with an open mic from 6-7 p.m., with John Paul’s reading starting at that time. Discussion and book signing will follow the reading. There will also be Little Mocos cupcakes by Charlotte’s Cakes.

John Paul’s stories and essays have appeared in numerous journals, and his debut collection, The House of Order, was named an International Latino Book Award Finalist in 2013. He is professor of English at Lincoln Land Community College.

You are invited to come out and support a local writer and local press — and share some of your own work!