An Afternoon with Lauren Tarshis

I Survived is a historical fiction book series for young readers that shares the stories of some of the world's most extraordinary events, told through the eyes of young characters who show resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters, and live to tell the tale. Author Lauren Tarshis will talk about some of her latest stories in the I Survived series, including I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935, and will share insights into her process of researching and writing her books.

In addition to young reader chapter books, some I Survived titles are available as graphic novels, including the most recent I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018, which is being released this February.

This is a ticketed event, with all proceeds going to the Westport Book Shop, a nonprofit retail used bookstore whose mission is to provide meaningful, competitive employment and job training for adults with disabilities.

Bonus: before Lauren Tarshis' presentation begins, audience members can test their knowledge of the I Survived series by playing a special "Kahoot!" trivia game with us! Fun for all ages! The first place winner of the I Survived Kahoot! trivia game will win a one-hour Sunday morning session (date and time TBD) with Lauren Tarshis at the Westport Book Shop, where the winner and four of their guests can talk with Lauren and ask questions about their favorite I Survived stories. Second and third place winners will receive I Survived and Westport Book Shop prize bundles. Players must be present at the event to win.

To play the I Survived Kahoot! trivia game, participants will need to bring their own internet-enabled mobile phone, tablet or laptop, and will logon at kahoot.it, or download the Kahoot! app, before the game begins. Event ticket holders will be given the "Game PIN" to participate in the I Surivived Kahoot! game at the start of this event.

This event is part of the Westport Book Shop's 5th Anniversary Celebration. Children's tickets are $10, and each $10 ticket includes a gift of one I Survived book. Chaperone tickets (or tickets for attendees who do not want a book) are $5.00 each. Children under age 5 may attend for free, but need to be registered for a free ticket.

This is NOT a drop-off event — all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Attendee check-in will begin at 2:30 pm. Please arrive early to allow time to register attendance, receive a book, find a seat, and logon to Kahoot!

This event will begin promptly at 3:00 pm!

Books will also be available for purchase at the event.

All ticket purchases benefit the nonprofit Westport Book Shop and Westport Book Sale, whose mission is to provide meaningful competitive employment and volunteer opportunities for adults with disabilities, while raising funds for The Westport Library, through the sale of used books.

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