About this Event
Attending Authors: Keisha Strand & Marc DeAngelo
I Need a Friend: A lighthearted story of a brother and little sister, who realize that all they need is each other.
What If We Went?...: Two bunnies attempt to avoid bed time by imagining what it would be like if they were able to go on various adventures to new places.
Keisha Strand
Keisha grew up visiting her local library in Richmond, VA to attend programs and gained a love for reading. She volunteered for the system when she was in high school, and eventually worked as an administrative assistant for the Fairfax County Public Library system. Her experience in the public library setting inspired her to want to write for kids to create more diversity in books. In January 2023, she self-published her first book "I Need A Friend" inspired by her two children. She published her second book, "What If We Went?...", in 2024.
You can find and follow Keisha here:
FaceBook: Keisha Strand
TikTok: @keishaastrand
YouTube: @KEISHAASTRAND
Website: keishaastrand.com
Wesley and the River Run: Wesley has been dreaming of getting a gleaming River Run trophy for the past four year, and now the big day is hear. But as the race begins, Wesley quickly realizes that things aren't as they sem. While the other kids race ahead with their well-prepared gear, Wesley faces challenges that make him question the fairness of it all. With Rocky currents and unexpected obstacles testing his every move, Wesley must rely on his wits and determination to find a way through.
Marc DeAngelo
Written by a high school social worker for Prince William County Schools who has learning disabilities, Marc has written a book about overcoming obstacles and using the resources you've been given to achieve your goals. All set to a gripping adventure story about 11yr old Wesley and his friends competing in their town's annual River Run Challenge. In addition to being a school social worker Marc has had a 20+ year career as a musician in the Northern Virginia area with nine CDs to his credit.
You can find and follow Marc here:
FaceBook & Instagram: @raftbooks
Website: wesleyandtheriverrun.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McKay Used Books, 8345 Sudley Road, Manassas, United States
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