Author event with Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall

Parnassus Books is thrilled to welcome Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall to celebrate their new book, Lost Evangeline.

This is a ticketed event and will take place on Friday, October 24th at Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215).

Ticketing:

You must have a ticket to attend this event. Each ticket is $20.00 (plus Eventbrite fees) and includes one signed hardcover edition of Lost Evangeline.

Please be sure to select the correct ticket type.

Single attendee ticket: Includes general admission for ONE attendee, with ONE pre-signed book.

Adult with child ticket: Includes general admission for ONE adult and ONE child, with ONE pre-signed book.

Additional copies of Lost Evangeline, as well as select copies of the author and illustrator's previous books, will be available for purchase at the event while supplies last.

Parking:

There is ample free parking in front of the store, as well as in the lot and garage behind the store.

Signing Line Information:

There will be a signing line following the event where the author and illustrator will personalize books (first name only) and take photos with attendees.

About the book:

Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo reunites with two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall in an original fairy tale set in the world of The Puppets of Spelhorst and The Hotel Balzaar.When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he takes her in, names her Evangeline, and raises her as his own. The shoemaker’s wife, however, fears that Evangeline has bewitched her husband, so when an opportunity arises to rid herself of the girl, she takes it. Evangeline finds herself far from her adopted father and her home, a tiny girl lost in the wide world. But she is brave, and she is resourceful, and with the help of those she meets on her journey—including a disdainful and self-satisfied cat—she may just find her way again. Return to the magical land of Norendy in this third original fairy tale by renowned storyteller Kate DiCamillo, perfect for savoring alone or for reading aloud with someone you love. Graced with exquisite black-and-white illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless story of a girl and her father will make you believe in the impossible.

About Kate DiCamillo:

Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Florida and now lives in Minneapolis.

About Sophie Blackall:Sophie Blackall is the acclaimed illustrator of more than forty-five books for young readers and a two-time Caldecott Medalist. Born and raised in Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn.

Host or Publisher Draper James + Parnassus Books