book talk and signing

Chris Van Allsburg, Author of "The Chronicles of Harris Burdick"

Submitted by doublegemini on October 26, 2011 - 2:41pm
Event Date: 
November 7, 2011 - 7:00pm

Book talk & signing with Chris Van Allsburg, author of
"The Chronicles of Harris Burdick"

For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the "Extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick" by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with these enigmatic pictures. Now, fourteen great storytellers were invited to spin the tales for "The Chronicles of Harris Burdick", an incredible compendium of stories: mysterious, funny, creepy, poignant, that won’t soon be forgotten

Special Skype Booktalk Event with Author Kenneth C. Davis

Submitted by doublegemini on October 13, 2011 - 2:26pm
Event Date: 
October 22, 2011 - 2:00pm

Marking this 150th anniversary year of the start of the Civil War, Kenneth C. Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" will use Skype technology to "beam in" to the Wheelock Library to discuss the war, Abraham Lincoln and other related historical topics with library patrons in this live interactive booktalk.

Kenneth C. Davis has written for the New York Times, been a frequent media guest on radio and television, and he has contributed to NPR's All Things Considered. He is also the author of "Don't Know Much About the Civil War","America's Hidden History" and "A Nation Rising", as well as other books for adults and children.

Booktalk, slide presentation & signing Joy Keniston-Longrie; Author of Tacoma's Stadium District

Submitted by doublegemini on September 2, 2010 - 3:04pm
Event Date: 
October 7, 2010 - 2:43pm

Thursday, October 7 @ 7 p.m.
Olympic Room, Main Library
1102 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Wa, 98402

Free book talk and signing with Pen Farthing, author of One Dog At A Time: Saving the Strays of Afghanistan

Submitted by doublegemini on August 27, 2010 - 12:07pm
Event Date: 
October 13, 2010 - 7:00pm

Tuesday, October 13 @ 7 p.m.
Moore Branch
215 South 56th St.
Tacoma, WA, 98408

The remarkable true story of one man’s fight to save the stray dogs of Afghanistan in the spirit of From Baghdad, With Love

Book talk, slide presentation & signing with Von E. Martin Author of: A LONG WAY TO NOME: The Serum Run '25 Expedition

Submitted by doublegemini on July 21, 2010 - 1:06pm
Event Date: 
September 14, 2010 - 7:00pm

Book talk, slide presentation & signing with Von E. Martin Author of: A LONG WAY TO NOME: The Serum Run '25 Expedition
Tuesday, September 14 @ 7 p.m.
Olympic Room, Main Library

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