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October 29, 2021

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Gayle Tzmach Lemmon
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Last Chance: Get Tickets for the Laura Bush Book Club

Join us Monday as the Laura Bush Book Club hosts New York Times bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. Part of the Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management series, the evening will feature remarks by Mrs. Bush and a timely conversation on Afghanistan with Tzemach Lemmon, Presidential Leadership Scholar Roya Mahboob, and Founder of No One Left Behind Captain Matt Zeller (USAR).

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Eyes on Washington

PODCAST | Holly Kuzmich Joins The Eyes on Washington Podcast

Bush Institute Executive Director Holly Kuzmich appeared on the Holland & Knight podcast series, The Eyes on Washington, to discuss President Bush’s book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants; the Bush Institute's policy work; and the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. She also shared details on how she got into policy work and how young professionals can kick start their careers in Washington.
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School Library

SCHOOL LIBRARIES | Grant Opportunity

Do you know a school library that serves pre-K through 12th grade students that needs to expand, update, or diversify its collection? The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is now accepting applications for 2021-22 grants.
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Mark Haidar Portrait

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS | Mark Haidar Shares His Immigration Story

Presidential Leadership Scholar Mark Haidar, an immigrant from Lebanon who is featured in President Bush’s recent book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants, sat down with The National Review’s Q&A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger. Haider told his inspiring story of perseverance and what ultimately led to his success as a tech entrepreneur.
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Mrs. Bush

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bush

Mrs. Laura Bush’s birthday is Nov. 4! This year, we celebrate her timeless commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the world around us, her advocacy for women around the globe, and the sharing of her love of learning with our Nation’s children – undoubtedly making our world a better place.

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