Enjoy a special presentation with Cleopatra Alexander, author of the Shiny the Sea Star picture book series.
Cleopatra Bugelas Alexander will be reading from her Shiny the Sea Star picture book series. Suggested for children ages 3-7, these books star Shiny the Surfing Sea Star who travels to the rivers of the world in search of new friends and adventures. By following Shiny on his adventures, readers will understand that we are all connected by water and can make friends everywhere. Illustrated by the author using origami paper cut outs, the books feature colorful characters including Handy the Octopus, who owns a travel store; Bernice and Bernard, his seagull travel team; Royal the Bengal Tiger; and Rover the Whale. Paying tribute to Muriel Schwartz, the longtime Evanston North Branch Children’s librarian, the author introduces Ms. Muriel, the Dolphin Librarian who inspires Shiny to continue his adventures. A third generation Evanstonian, Cleopatra served on the School Board of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and is an ETHS Distinguished Alumni Award winner. Books will be available for purchase at this event, which the author will happily sign. No registration required.
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