About this Event
Join us at the Main Library on Wednesday, April 2nd at 3:30 PM when Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Gennifer Choldenko discusses writing for children and her newest book, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman. Gennifer will be joined in conversation with Virginia Dermont-Hill and will sign copies of her book after the presentation. Books will be available to purchase at the event, but no purchase is necessary to attend. Registration is appreciated.
Gennifer Choldenko is the Newbery Honor author of the beloved Al Capone Does My Shirts, now in its 44th printing, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling Dogtown with the one and only Katherine Applegate. Gennifer’s most recent book, The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman has garnered 4 starred reviews, an Indie Next and JLG selection, and an Amazon Best Children’s Book So Far This Year (July 2024). “Choldenko speaks from the heart in this compelling story,” Booklist said in a starred review. The second book in the Dogtown series Mouse and His Dog launches September 2024. Gennifer lives in Northern California with her loyal husband, her clever daughter, and her sleepy dog.
THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 3:00 pm on April 2, 2025.
EACH PERSON attending will need a ticket. Please request enough tickets for your entire party.
BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.
DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.
WALK-INS will be accommodated if space allows.
WE ASK that attendees arrive between 3:15 and 3:30 PM for the event.
PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda, United States
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