Las Cruces Public Libraries to host Bestseller, Dion Leonard

Las Cruces Public Libraries is excited to host The New York Times, Sunday Times and international bestseller author Dion Leonard. Mr. Leonard’s book “Finding Gobi,” describes a man, a dog, and the lengths to which love will go to sacrifice for its companion.

February 2, 2024

City of Las Cruces “News Release”

“Finding Gobi” is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains, across massive sand dunes, through yurt villages and the black sands of the Gobi Desert, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles.

Join Las Cruces Public Libraries to hear about the true and inspirational story of “Finding Gobi.” Meet Dion and Gobi, in person, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.

This document can be made available in alternate formats by calling (575) 528-4102 or (575) 528-4008 (TTY). Anyone who requires accommodation for a disability to participate in this event should call Branigan Library at least 48 hours in advance at (575) 528-4102 or (575) 528-4008 (TTY).

For information, contact Shuly Serrano, Library Programs Manager, at (575) 528-4085 or by email oserrano@lascruces.gov.

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