After a successful serialization in The Evening Sun, the illustrated fable My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree will be introduced to the world in book form–for the very first time–at the Unadilla Public Library… on Arbor Day.
This is particularly meaningful because the Library’s grounds are home to the giant trees that inspired Shelly Reuben’s climbing-tree narrator and Ruth McGraw’s wonderful illustrations.
Join us on Friday, April 27th, 7-9pm, as Shelly tells a few stories, reads a few fun paragraphs, answers questions, and introduces us to her ferret, Homer, after whom one of the book’s most lovable characters, Winston the Ferret, is patterned. Marigold, the goat, will also be present. Petting is encouraged!
Poetry contest: Write a poem about your favorite tree. It can be a giant redwood, a bonsai, or a tree in your own backyard. It can be lovable, scary, or imaginary. Just put your feelings about it in a poem, and bring it to the library by Saturday, April 14. Shelly will pick her favorite and read it aloud after her talk. The writer of the poem will also get a free copy of Shelly’s new book!
This is a free event. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
See shellyreuben.com for more information about the author.