Me\, Frida\, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring\, by Angela Cervantes was a Wilmette 5th grade Reading Challenge sel ection! We will gather in person\, while Angela joins us virtually. Bring your questions about writing\, publishing\, and storytelling. We will raff le off five free copies\, which were provided by Angela\, during this in-p erson program.
\nAngela Cervantes is the author of popular novels Le ad with Your Heart (an American Girls book)\; Me\, Frida\, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring\; Gaby\, Lost and Found\; Allie\, First at Last\, and Lety Out Loud\, which won a 2020 Pura Belpré\; Honor Award. In addit ion to her original novels\, Angela authored the junior novelization for D isney/Pixar&rsquo\;s animated-film\, Coco and Disney&rsquo\;s animated fil m\, Encanto. Angela is a daughter of a retired elementary-school teacher w ho instilled in her a love for reading and storytelling. She writes from h er home in Kansas City. When she is not writing\, Angela enjoys reading\, running\, gazing up at clouds\, and taking advantage of Taco Tuesdays ever ywhere she goes.
\nParents and caregivers of children under age 9 mu st stay in the library during the program.
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