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Junior Lit Chat with Lena Shaqareq

This Junior Lit Chat Interview is a 30-minute presentation by local author Lena Shaqareq including time for audience Q&A. After the program there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of How the Sun Got Its Light will be given away to registered attendees, first come, first served.

About the Author: Lena Shaqareq is the author of several books including “How the Sun Got its Light”, “Stanza Extravaganza”, and “Versed in English”.  She’s an educator at heart having working in preschool, elementary and higher ed settings. Her expertise is in English as a Second Language where she focuses her business on and she loves working with people from around the world and learning about new cultures and languages.  

Come and find out how Lena wrote her book, "How the Sun Got Its Light", and how cool it is to be an author!

Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun! 

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Seating for the program will begin at 12:30 pm.

2. The maximum capacity of this venue is 50. Registered attendees will be seated first come, first serve. Bring your library card (physical or on the JaxLibrary app) for faster check-in.

3. Waitlisted attendees and walk-ins will be seated if seats are available. There may be a short wait as registered customers are seated.

4. All registered seats will be forfeited at 12:55 pm and made available to waitlisted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if seats are available.

5. A limited number of books will be given to school-age kids in attendance, first come, first serve.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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