About the Book: Leo is an elementary school stude nt who takes us on a journey through his day. Travel with Leo as he learns the different times of day\, completes his chores\, meets with his friend s\, goes to school and learns about \;his family.
\nMore about the Author: Jenese Harris grew up in the Midwest surrounde d by lots of family. However\, some of her family were far away\, so she w ould learn about them through her father\, James Leonard Harris. Jenese re calls one story about her father's dad\, Leonard Napoleon Harris\, who wor ked hard for a railroad company. These stories are what inspired Jenese to write a fictional story about Leo\, a kid who helps other children learn about life and family. Photos of her father as a child inspired Leo. This book combines her love for family history and education. Harris has worked in television for over 20 years as a news anchor and meteorologist.
\nThis Junior Lit Chat is a 30-minute presentation by author and news anc hor Jenese Harris including time for audience Q&\;A. After the program there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited num ber of copies of "Leo it's Time" will be given away to registered attendee s\, first come\, first served.
\nDid you know that all of our Lit Ch at authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun! \;\n
Registration is required for this event\, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for re gistration. If you do not already have one\, you can apply for a library card onlin e.
\nPLEASE NOTE:
\n1. Seating for the program will begin at 11:00 am.
\n2. The maximum capacity of this venue is 30. Register ed attendees will be seated first come\, first serve. Bring your library c ard (physical or on the JaxLibrary app) for faster check-in.
\n3. Wa itlisted attendees and walk-ins will be seated if seats are available. The re may be a short wait as registered customers are seated.
\n4. All registered seats will be forfeited at 11:25 am and made available to waitl isted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if seats are available.
\n5. A limited number of boo ks will be given to school-age kids in attendance\, first come\, first ser ve.
\nPursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act\, accommodatio ns for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted \, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.ne t.
\nThis project has been funded under the provisions o f the \;State \;Aid \;to Libraries Grant program\, administere d by the Florida Department of \;State's Division of Library and Infor mation Services.
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