Patricia Polacco reading

[anthimeria]

Patricia Polacco, who writes and illustrates wonderful children's books, came to my local public library and gave a reading of sorts--she didn't just read from her book, actually, she stood in front of a few dozen schoolkids and a double handful of adults and told stories.  Stories from her books, her childhood, her family's history and her town's history.

This lady is a fantastic speaker, great with kids, and suits actions to her words.  I stayed behind afterward, and she talked about supporting her local library and helping open a safe space in her community.

I wanted to track down some of her books--my library owns quite a few--but (predictably) they were largely checked out today!  Maybe next time I go I'll check out a few.

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[lotesse]

DOOD. "Boat Ride With Lillian Two Blossom" was one of our MEGA-faves as kids; Polacco is so rocking! I haz an envy.

[anthimeria]

I almost didn't believe it when I saw the sign--Patricia Polacco? At my library? Really?--and then I told my mom, and she was pretty much the force behind us attending.

I had a lot of fun, especially since meeting authors is one of the things I miss about being at Knox.