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Elizabeth Foxwell, the author of "In Their Own Words: American Women in World War I," will speak at a "Meet the Author" event on Sunday, March 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Jarrettsville Library, 3722 Norrisville Road in Jarrettsville. "In Their Own Words: American Women in World War I" presents first-person accounts by American women who served in World War I and the challenges they faced such as discrimination, danger and death in their desire to serve their country. The book also discusses men in combat, civilians and the effects of war. The discussion is supported by a grant from WWI in America. The event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit hcplonline.org