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Raúl the Third
Authors at the Library
Tuesday, November 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bring the kids to meet New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpré award-winning illustrator, Raúl The Third!
Authors at the Library with RAÚL THE THIRD
Tuesday, November 17 | 6 p.m.
Childrens' Area | Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
5:30 p.m. | Seating opens, Book sale by Cover to Cover
6:00 p.m. | Author Read Aloud with RAÚL THE THIRD
6:30 p.m. | Audience Q&A
6:45 p.m. | Book sale and signing
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Raúl the Third is the New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator of ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market, ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat, ¡Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge, and the rest of the World of ¡Vamos! He illustrated Schneider Family Book Award honoree Stuntboy, in the Meantime, by Jason Reynolds, and the Lowriders series, by Cathy Camper. Raúl was born in Texas and grew up going back and forth between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, México. He now lives in Medford, Massachusetts, with his New York Times bestselling collaborator, Elaine Bay, and their son, Raúl the Fourth.
ABOUT THE BOOK
From the powerhouse duo of bestselling Pura Belpré Award-winners Benjamin Alire Sáenz and Raúl the Third comes a delightful tale of friendship, loyalty, and staying true to oneself.
Grandma Fina loves her trusty yellow umbrella. Yes, it may be worn and torn, but it protects her from the sun and keeps her company on her daily walks. Her friends and loved ones, however, are secretly convinced her umbrella needs replacing. But Grandma Fina knows better. And where others see a problem, she sees an opportunity—and she uses their good intentions to solve a true need.
Detail-packed, eye-popping art from three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning illustrator Raúl the Third (the World of ¡Vamos!) and a delightful tale by renown #1 New York Times bestselling author Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe) combine in a cheerful celebration of creativity, community, and the lasting value of good friends.
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EVENT DETAILS
The event is free to the public but due to limited seating registration is requested.
Grace's book will be sold on site by Cover to Cover. A limited number of giveaway copies are available to families, thanks to our donors.
Parking available in Main Library's attached garage, while available.
AGE GROUP: | K - 3rd grade | Families | 7 - 11 years | 3 - 6 years |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors at the Library | Author Visit |
