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SUMMARY:Sarah Penner in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:“New York Times” and internationally bestselling author of “The Lost Apothecary” and “The London Séance Society” Sarah Penner is coming to Kenosha! \nJoin us for an evening at the historic Kemper Center discussing adventure on the high seas as Sarah presents the paperback edition of her latest bestselling novel\, “The Amalfi Curse”! After her presentation\, Sarah will be taking questions from the audience and signing books! \nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://withfriends.co/…/27617214/sarah_penner_in_kenosha \nAbout THE AMALFI CURSE: \nThis gorgeous paperback edition features premium foil cover decorating and beautifully designed sprayed edges. \n“This intoxicating story blends old-world magic and modern-day mystery with a delicious dash of amore.” —People \nPowerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse… \nHaven Ambrose\, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist\, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival\, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work? \nAs Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure\, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria\, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever… \nAgainst the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast\, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery\, romance and the untamed magic of the sea. \nAbout SARAH PENNER: \nSarah Penner is the “New York Times” and internationally bestselling author of “The Lost Apothecary”\, “The London Séance Society”\, and “The Amalfi Curse”. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut\, “The Lost Apothecary”\, has sold over one million copies worldwide. \nA graduate of the University of Kansas\, Sarah spent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writes full-time. In her free time\, Sarah enjoys hiking\, yoga\, and cooking. She also sits on the Board of Directors at her local animal shelter\, Friends of Strays. Sarah and her husband\, Marc\, live in Florida. \nTo learn more\, visit SarahPenner.com.
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LOCATION:Kemper Center Inc.\, 6501 3rd Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover with GOOD NIGHT\, ESCARGOT and Dashka Slater!
DESCRIPTION:What happens in a library after the doors have closed\, and everyone left for the night? Kiddos\, your favorite stuffed friend will find out when you bring them to the Northside Kenosha Public Library for a special after-hours adventure! \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 15th\, at 6 p.m. for a very special pajama party story time and activity with your stuffed friend! Dashka Slater\, author of the Escargot series\, will be reading her newest release\, Good Night\, Escargot. Following story time\, the kiddos will get to make a bed for their stuffie and tuck their friend in for a sleepover at the library! Sorry kiddos\, you have to go home with mom and dad. \nPick up your stuffie the following day\, Thursday\, April 16th between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and hear about all the shenanigans that they got into! \n*We recommend not having your child bring their absolute favorite stuffie as they might not be able to part with it for an evening. \nThis event is free\, but RSVP is required for crafting supplies! \nAbout Good Night\, Escargot: \nIn this perfect bedtime read\, a cute French snail hosts a pajama party in this laugh-out-loud fifth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series. \nEscargot is hosting a pajama party and everyone is invited! There is only one rule: Don’t fall asleep! As the night goes on and Escargot grows tired\, he struggles to stay awake. Luckily\, he has lots of ideas to keep his eyes from closing. Looking at the stars with his trusty stuffed bunny\, building a blanket fort\, and telling scary stories all help. But will the call of Escargot’s comfy bed win out in the end? \nFrom New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson\, Good Night\, Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about sleepover fun and winding down from the day. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is an ideal bedtime (or anytime!) read-aloud for little ones and animals lovers. \nAbout Dashka Slater: \nAward-winning journalist Dashka Slater has written for such publications as The New York Times Magazine\, Newsweek\, Salon\, and Mother Jones. Her New York Times-bestselling young-adult true crime narrative\, The 57 Bus\, has received numerous accolades\, including the Stonewall Book Award\, the California Book Award\, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. It was a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist and an LA Times Book Award Finalist\, in addition to receiving four starred reviews and being named to more than 20 separate lists of the year’s best books\, including ones compiled by The Washington Post\, the New York Public Library\, and School Library Journal. In 2021\, The 57 Bus was named to TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. \nThe author of fifteen books of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults\, Dashka teaches in Hamline University’s MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults program. She lives and writes in Oakland\, California.
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LOCATION:Kenosha Public Library\, 711 59th Place\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS: Jennifer Chiaverini Reading and Quilt Fair!
DESCRIPTION:“Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the roaring ‘20s to contemporary settings\, these novels have offered suspense\, romance and\, at times\, in-depth looks into the social\, political and cultural differences that helped shape a nation.” – BookPage\nJoin Jennifer Chiaverini at the Northside Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16th to celebrate the latest release in the Elm Creek Quilt series\, “The Patchwork Players”!\nThe event will begin with a Quilt Fair at 4:30 p.m.\, then we will hear from Jennifer about the inspiration for her latest novel! Jennifer will also be taking questions from the audience and signing books.\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://withfriends.co/…/the_patchwork_players_jennifer… \nQUILT FAIR\nStories don’t only live on pages. Join us for a Quilt Fair celebrating the art of stitching and storytelling at 4:30 p.m. Local quilters will display their handmade works\, each piece carrying its own history\, heart\, and thread of inspiration.\n*If you are interested in participating in the Quilt Fair\, you must adhere to the Blue House Books and Kenosha Public Library guidelines below and sign up at the RSVP button! \nAbout THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS:\nThe cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series.\nAcclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe her good fortune. Her beloved historical drama\, A Patchwork Life\, revived her career and made stars of several younger actors. But Julia’s happiness turns to dismay when she learns that the hit show will have only one more season. Can she convince everyone to stay just a little longer?\nInspiration comes after a conversation with Summer Sullivan\, one of the expert quilters who helped Julia prepare for her role. When Summer confides that Elm Creek Quilt Camp is in financial trouble\, Julia concocts a brilliant plan that will help the Elm Creek Quilters and herself.\nJulia sets about persuading the cast and crew to join her for what she promises will be a marvelous week at a luxurious nineteenth-century mansion amid the autumnal splendor of central Pennsylvania\, a creative and dynamic working vacation they’ll never forget. Secretly\, she hopes the bonding experience will convince them to abandon their other plans and sign on for another few seasons. But after several joyful days of quilting and camaraderie\, Julia’s scheme takes an unexpected turn. Soon she’ll have to make hard choices about which matters more—career or friendship. \nAbout JENNIFER CHIAVERINI:\nJennifer Chiaverini is the “New York Times” bestselling author of thirty-six novels\, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Her works of nonfiction include seven collections of quilt patterns and original designs featured in “Country Woman”\, “Quiltmaker”\, “Quilt”\, and other magazines.\nIn 2020\, Jennifer was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for her novel “Resistance Women”. In 2023\, the WLA awarded her the honor of Notable Wisconsin Author for her significant contributions to the state’s literary heritage.\nJennifer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her MA from the University of Chicago. She\, her husband\, and their two sons call Madison\, Wisconsin home. \nBLUE HOUSE BOOKS & KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY QUILT FAIR GUIDELINES:\n• Registration Required: you must RSVP by choosing the Quilt Fair Participant option (please also RSVP for the event if you plan to stay for Jennifer’s presentation)\n• Maximum 1 quilt per participant\n• Space is limited to the first 20 people to RSVP \nDisplay Requirements\n• Participants must bring their own freestanding quilt stand or rack\n• No wall mounting\, nails\, tape\, or adhesives permitted\n• Table-only space is limited to small pieces and must be requested in advance. Email open_in_newevents@shopatbhb.com to request a table.\n• Stands must be stable and not obstruct walkways or exits \nSetup & Removal\n• Setup window: 4 to 4:30 p.m.\n• Quilts must be removed by 6 p.m.\n• Participants are responsible for their own setup and takedown \nLiability\n• Quilts are displayed at owner’s risk\n• The library is not responsible for loss\, theft\, or damage \nContent\n• Quilts must be appropriate for a general audience\n• No political campaign messaging or unapproved commercial signage \nOptional\nParticipants are encouraged to include a small story card with:\n• Quilt title\n• Year completed\n• Inspiration or story\n• Literary connection (if applicable)
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