Vincennes University Jasper Launches BOOKED! Author Series Featuring Bestselling Author Shelby Van Pelt

Vincennes University Jasper (VUJ), in partnership with The Next Chapter, Heart of Jasper, and Visit Dubois County, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural BOOKED! Author Series, with our first guest, New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt. 

Van Pelt captured global acclaim with her debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, published in Spring 2022. The beloved story was recently adapted into an Emmy Award-winning Netflix feature film, solidifying its place as a modern literary phenomenon. 

Public ticket sales opened today, Thursday, October 15, with general admission at $35 per person and general admissions + meet & greet with the author at $50. 

Event Details: 
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2027 
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
Location: Historic Astra Theatre, located on the Square in downtown Jasper 

To ensure an intimate experience for attendees, a limited number of tickets will be available for both General Admission and the Meet & Greet opportunity. 

“We are thrilled to launch the BOOKED! Author Series and welcome Shelby Van Pelt to Dubois County,” said Taylor Scott, Director of Academic Center of Excellence on the Jasper Campus. “We’re grateful to work with wonderful community partners like The Next Chapter, Heart of Jasper, and Visit Dubois County to bring this event to life. We look forward to welcoming readers and visitors from across the region to share this special evening with us.” 

Tickets can be purchased online starting October 15 by visiting www.vinu.edu/booked. Early booking is strongly encouraged, as seating at the Astra Theatre is limited. 

Any questions regarding the event or ticket sales can be directed to our Student Success & Engagement Coordinator, Paige Mehringer, at [email protected].