AUBURN — Jefferson author Kay Hardy Campbell will discuss “Saudi Women: Change and Challenge” on at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.
The talk will offer perspectives on current changes facing Saudi women, including the recent government ruling that will officially permit women to drive starting this June.
Campbell is an Arabic-speaking writer who worked as a freelance journalist while living in Saudi Arabia from 1978 to 1985. She wrote about Saudi culture, the arts, and business for English language publications including the “Arab News,” “Saudi Gazette” and “Saudi Business Magazine.” She currently writes feature stories for “AramcoWorld Magazine,” and has returned to Saudi Arabia three times on assignment. Her blog on Saudi women driving has been following the subject since 2009.
For more information, call the library at 207-333-6640.