A Town House is pleased to present this new series of programs offering young people the opportunity to meet outstanding authors of books for young adults. Registration is requested. This ambitious book is really two books in one. The first half takes place in the early 1900's, and is told from the perspective of Petey, a boy with cerebral palsy who is institutionalized and labeled an idiot. The second half takes place years later when Trevor, a young teen, tells the story of Petey, now elderly and in yet another institution.
Event is free, but reservations are requested.
At 7 pm , join us as we welcome Ben Mikaelsen for a book signing. Kids have the opportunity to meet the author and learn about his newest book, Touching Spirit Bear, and about Ben's real life adventures with his own 750 lb. Black bear named Buffy. Mawi came to the U.S. in 1983 as a refugee from East Africa. Seventeen years later he delivered the commencement address at his graduation from Harvard.