Bring the whole family to meet bestselling author and illustrator Jan Brett, on national tour with her newest book, The Christmas Sweater!
9 a.m. | Library opens. Book giveaway and book sale by Cover to Cover begin
10 a.m. | Author Talk and Drawing Demonstration
10:30 a.m. | Book Signing and Meet & Greet
10:45 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Meet Hedgie the Hedgehog, a costumed character, in the Children's Area
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jan Brett is the New York Times #1 bestselling artist/author of over 40 picture books. Her illustrations are adored for their classic beauty and vibrant, life-like images of animals, landscapes, and flourishes from cultures around the world. While Jan is most known for her children’s books, she is also an award-winning breeder of ornamental fowl (fancy chickens!). Some of her best book ideas come from other interests including extensive travel and exploration of the natural world, marathon training, and while listening to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where her husband is a musician. Jan lives in Norwell, MA.
GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
ABOUT THE BOOK
Drawing inspiration from the Ancient Greek myth of Ariadne, The Christmas Sweater, weaves a heartwarming tale of an adventurous boy and an adorable pug in a Christmas sweater who saves the day. Theo loves the fantastically adorned Christmas sweater his grandma made for his dog, Ariadne, but Theo can tell Ari doesn’t feel the same way. Determined to show Ari just how cozy the sweater is, Theo plans a hike through the beautiful snowy woods to Echo Lake. But when they reach the lake, Theo realizes Ari’s sweater has disappeared, along with their tracks and familiar landmarks. Could they have lost his grandma’s gift and the way home? Luckily, Ari spots something in the snow that turns out to be a solution to their predicament, leading them home to an even bigger Christmas surprise.
BOOK SIGNING
A limited number of book signing wristbands will be distributed with our book giveaway and to attendees who purchase Jan's books on site from Cover to Cover. Arrive early and pick up a copy of The Christmas Sweater (either a giveaway or a purchased copy) to get a signing wristband. After the author talk, wrist-banded attendees will be directed to the signing line. Jan will do her very best to sign as many books as time permits. Signing may be limited to one book per party due to capacity.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Columbus Metropolitan Library offers events and programs for customers of all ages. Battelle’s generous gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for the library to host additional author talks and programs for kids and teens that encourage a lifelong love of reading. Our goal is to host diverse, nationally recognized authors at programs that are free and open to all.
AGE GROUP: | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors at the Library | Author Visit |
