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Wild Rumpus is thrilled to host KAREN LATCHANA KENNEY to celebrate her beautiful debut picture book, 'Snow Steps'! Join us for a story time at 10:30 AM with yummy snacks as we hear a lovely tale.'Celebrate the tenacity of the human spirit with this moving picture book about Lakshmi, a young girl who learns to brave a snowy Minnesota winter after immigrating from tropical Guyana.
Lakshmi just moved from rural, sunny Guyana to a city in icy, frigid Minnesota. Her family is trying hard to adjust to a new country, but for Lakshmi, the hardest part is the cold, slushy, white stuff everywhere. Snow didn’t exist in Guyana, but it’s inescapable in Minnesota. Lakshmi's too scared to walk in it, so her mama has to carry her everywhere. But when she meets a new friend on the bus, Lakshmi's fears melt away, revealing a bravery she didn't know she had.
Based on the author’s own childhood experience of immigration, 'Snow Steps' fosters empathy for newcomers and provides reassuring comfort to children facing new experiences.'
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Karen Latchana Kenney is an Indian-Irish children's author, born in Guyana and raised in Minnesota. She, too, was once afraid of the snow, but now she sees its quiet beauty on her walks in the woods. Karen writes fiction and nonfiction stories for kids and adults about immigrant and biracial experiences, science, and history. Snow Steps is her first picture book.
TO ATTEND:
This event is free and open to the public. Seating will be available on a first-come first-served basis.
SIGNING GUIDELINES:
Following the event, Karen will be available to sign copies of her books. If you are unable to attend but would still like a signed copy, you may order a copy from this page and we will ship after the event, or hold it behind the counter for local pickup. Please note in your order any personalization requests and we will do our best to accommodate. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 8th to guarantee signed copies.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2720 43rd St W, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55410
