Name: An evening with author "Lydia Wayman"
Start: 2025-10-02T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 202 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17701

Hosted by United Churches of Lycoming County at New Covenant UCC, Please join us for an evening with Lydia Wayman as she shares her book "Snoopers and Sneakers" with us. The story is set in Pittsburgh, where sixth-grade Jane forms a friendship with Ashley, a cheerleader recently exiled from the popular crowd. When their favorite teacher is arrested, they team up to clear her name.
Lydia Wayman is an autistic advocate with a B.S. in elementary education and an M.A. in English and nonfiction writing who uses her education and experience to help others better understand how autistic people see the world. Her writing has appeared in a wide range of online and printed publications, including several books. Her ongoing advocacy work includes mentoring youth with disabilities, presenting at events and conferences, and developing courses and training programs. In 2018, Lydia received the Autistic Advocacy Award from the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy.