Join legendary picture book author/illustr ator \;Jan Brett \;as she launches her book signing tour for her n ew picture book\, \;Alice in a Winter Wonderland! This event is hosted by Spokane Public Library \;and \;Auntie's Bookstore. Wh ile the library typically opens at 12pm on Sundays\, we will have a specia l early opening at 10am for those interested in attending this event.
\ nWhile general admission to Jan Brett's book presentation is free\, ent rance to the signing line requires the \;purchase of \;Alice i n a Winter Wonderland \;from Auntie's Bookstore. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult in the signing line. Jan will sign at l east one book per group in line and more if possible. For any extra books that are not able to be signed by Jan we have signed bookplates that are d ie-cut and beautifully designed with full-color Jan Brett artwork. Purchase copies of \;< em>Alice in a Winter Wonderland from Auntie's to be picked up at the event and receive a ticket # for the signing line (see FAQs for additi onal ways to purchase). Ticket #'s are given out based on order books are picked up at the event\, not when book orders were placed. The first 100 f amilies in the signing line will receive a free signed Jan Brett poster!\n
Since space is limited (300 seats)\, please register ahead of time via the RSVP link to the right \;so we know how many people to expect. \;
\nOne hour before the event Jan's tour bus will arrive and i t is wrapped in eye-catching artwork from \;Alice in a Winter Wonderla nd. Please feel free to take photos with the bus! We will also be joined b y Hedgie\, Jan's favorite friend from \;The Mitten \;and \;The Hat! Hedgie will also be happy to take photos with attendees. \;
\ nAbout Alice in a Winter Wonderland
\nW hen Alice spots a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-ho pping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier\, she knows she must follow hi m. And so she pops down the rabbit hole\, into a world of absurd personali ties\, topsy-turvy action\, and laugh-out-loud silliness. Characters like the Cheshire Cat\, Duchess\, King\, and Queen come to life as vibrant anim als native to Alaska\, certain to appeal to readers of all ages.
\nT o celebrate the release of Alice in a Winter Wonderland\, Jan Bre tt will once again embark on a national bus tour\, visiting 23 cities in j ust 17 days - and Spokane is one of them! Jan Brett is thrilled to continu e her beloved tradition of traveling across the country visiting bookstore s\, libraries\, and schools in a show-stopping bus\, this time branded wit h characters from Alice in a Winter Wonderland.
\nA bout Jan Brett
\nJan Brett lives in a seacoast town in Mass achusetts close to where she grew up. During the summer\, her family moves to a home in the Berkshire Hills. She is a New York Times #1 bestselling author/illustrator\, one of America&rsquo\;s most popular\, with over 44 m illion books in print\, and has brought to life lovable characters and ima ginary backdrops for children for more than 40 years. Her illustrations ar e adored for their classic beauty and vibrant\, life-like images of animal s\, landscapes\, and flourishes from cultures around the world.
\nAs a child\, Jan Brett decided to be an illustrator and spent many hours rea ding and drawing. She says\, &ldquo\;I remember the special quiet of rainy days\, when I felt that I could enter the pages of my beautiful picture b ooks. Now I try to recreate that feeling of believing that the imaginary p lace I&rsquo\;m drawing really exists. The detail in my work helps to conv ince me\, and I hope others as well\, that such places might be real.&rdqu o\;
\nWhile Jan is most known for her children&rsquo\;s books\, she
is also an award-winning breeder of ornamental fowl (fancy chickens!). Som
e of her best book ideas come from other interests including extensive tra
vel and exploration of the natural world\, marathon training\, and while l
istening to the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, where her husband is a musicia
n.
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\nWe st rive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. \;To reques t accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance\, ASL requests\, or other ADA in quiries)\, email sday@spokanelibrary.org.
\nFor all event informatio n inquiries\, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.
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