Join Lexington Public Library's JP Johnson for a talk with author Jerry Noran &\; illustrator Jennifer Noran as t hey discuss their latest book\, A is for Edelweiss: an Absurdist Abecedari um\, their inspirations\, and their process.
\nJerry Noran could nev er understand why it took two different consonants to make the same sound in his first and second names. \; Or why his middle name didn't start with the letter U. \; Or why piano chords are written vertically and p iano keyboards are oriented horizontally (but that's another story). \ ; This abecedarium is the result of decades of writing couplets\, tercets\ , quatrains and sestains on tiny scraps of paper\, regarding the inconsist encies of spelling and pronunciation in the English language. \; When did it become apparent that these scraps of paper could be compiled into a n abecedarium? \; Not until it was done\, because certain letters refu sed to be anything but ordinary. \; Typical for the English language: nothing is consistent\, including its inconsistency.
\nJerry Noran i s a retired architect and building official whose professional experience centered on hospital renovation\, accessibility projects\, and building co de consultation.
\nJennifer Noran is an artist who has many differen t outlets for self-expression including book illustrations\, painting\, co stume design\, sewing\, sculpting\, jewelry making and drawing.
\nBo ok signing to follow event.
\nRegistration suggested.
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