Young readers and their families are invited to meet Kristine O’Connell George, author of children’s poetry books including, “Emma Dilemma,” “Old Elm Speaks,” “Swimming Upstream,” “ Toasting Marshmallows,” “The Great Frog Race,” and “Fold Me a Poem,” at the Peter White Public Library on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. A book sale and signing opportunity will follow a chance to meet the author. There will also be several activities highlighting the author’s most popular books, such as origami originals, little dog bookmarks, shadow sihlouettes, and chalk table poetry.
Kristine O’Connell George is from southern California, visiting Marquette for the annual Young Authors Conference, held at Northern Michigan University during the first week of May. There is no admission charge for this family presentation which is sponsored by Marquette-Alger Young Authors, the Marquette-Alger Reading Council and the Peter White Public Library.
For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call the library at 226-4318.
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