Kristin Hannah to speak at Van Andel Arena, thousands to attend the Kent District Library event

Kristin Hannah to speak at Van Andel Arena, thousands to attend the Kent District Library event

A crowd that would rival that of a Grand Rapids Griffins game will pack the Van Andel Arena on Tuesday for not a sports team or a singer, but an author.Kristin Hannah is the featured guest for Kent District Library's community reading initiative, and the library's free speaking event with her is being held at the largest indoor entertainment venue in the city due to high demand.Around ten thousand people are expected to attend.Hannah is the auth…