This Junior Lit Chat is a 30-minute presentation from author Dan Santat, including time for audience Q&A. The intended audience is readers ages 5-12.
About the Program: Join us for a presentation by illustrator Dan Santat, creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again, and more!
Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people including the New York Times–bestselling book After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). Though he's probably best known for The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, the magical story of a would-be imaginary friend who sets off on a journey looking for the child he's destined to befriend!
“Each human being in this world is unique and I find it essential that in order to prepare our kids for the future we should engage with children in ways that make them understand that achieving their dreams is less about teaching everyone with the same common skill set and explore the idea of finding the thing that lights the fire in their hearts so that they can motivate themselves.” - Dan Santat
Dan Santat joins us at Jax Book Fest to inspire the next generation of readers, authors, and artists.
Families with children (ages 5-12): Don't miss this Junior Lit Chat with Dan Santat on Saturday, September 23 at noon during Jax Book Fest! The first 800 kids who stop by the Children's Room can also pick up a FREE Art Kit with all the supplies needed to make your own "Unimaginary" Friend!
Registration is required for this event, and must be completed by 12pm on September 22. A library card is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click here to obtain a card. Please add the name of each participant in the program when completing registration.
Attendance is limited. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. When the program begins, unfilled registered spots will be made available to customers at a first come, first served basis.
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.
AGE GROUP: | School Age |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | Youth Program | readjax | Jax Book Fest |
