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# Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist
Sharks Don't Sink is the uplifting story of a young Black scientist's challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia. The author joins us at Jacksonville Public Library this August to discuss her love for sharks and her mission to promote diversity in marine biology.
"Sharks Don’t Sink is a riveting, moving, and ultimately triumphant memoir at the intersection of science and social justice: a guidebook to how we can all learn to respect and protect some of nature’s most misunderstood and vulnerable creatures—and grant the same grace to ourselves." - Junior Library Guild
Attend the Lit Chat Author Interview
Kelsi Hasden interviews author Jasmin Graham about her book, Sharks Don't Sink, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, at University Park Branch Library. A book signing will follow the interview, with books available for purchase on-site from San Marco Books & More.
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Jasmin Graham is a marine biologist in the field of elasmobranch ecology and evolution, currently specializing in smalltooth sawfish and hammerhead sharks. She is the co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS), an organization providing support for women of color in the field of shark biology and ecology, in order to foster greater diversity in marine science. She is a recipient of the WWF Conservation Leadership Award, the Safina Launchpad Center Fellowship, and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist is Graham's debut book.
Reminder: Reading any book by a Lit Chat author in 2025 counts toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion. Find out what authors we're hosting and join in on the fun!
Interviewer Kelsi Hasden has worn many hats in her career; whether she’s taught composition courses at local colleges or worked as a technical writer or content designer, her primary focus has always been user experience. Currently, Kelsi is researching older African American neighborhoods and crafting their historic narratives to help advocate for inclusive revitalization. She’s written and edited articles for MetroJacksonville.com and its current version, the Jaxson. She loves reading, petting cats, and, as a true geriatric millennial, embroidery.
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Jax Book Fest 2025: September 13 & 20
Held annually at the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville, Jax Book Fest is our biggest, boldest celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word. It's also a great opportunity for Jax readers to find and support local authors.
This year, the event takes place over two Saturdays, starting with Jax Book Fest: Writers' Day from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 13. That first weekend will focus on workshops for local writers; the second Saturday will be devoted to young readers and connecting them with books they'll love. If you've got kids and teens who love books and want to know more about the people who make them: Join us at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20.
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