Western Plains Library System and Southwestern Oklahoma State University are excited to welcome James Patterson to western Oklahoma for one day only! Patterson, the most popular storyteller of our time, is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses.

He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton; told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and has received an Edgar Award; nine Emmy Awards; the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation; and the National Humanities Medal.

WPLS and SWOSU are looking forward to hosting an evening featuring Mr. Patterson on October 22, 2024 at the SWOSU Fine Arts Center. Tickets are available at wplibs.com or stubwire.com