Mattapoisett author Derek DeCosta will speak at the Taber Library in Marion on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. about his book, “The Moonlight King: A modern day true story of slavery to freedom.” Born in South Korea, DeCosta’s book discusses his early privileged life and mysterious adoption into slavery and abuse.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, call the library at 508-748-1252.