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Books & Storytelling Free Museums Virtual

My America: Adrianna Cuevas

July 22, 2020 - July 22, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location

Zoom Meeting

Chicago, IL

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Description

First-generation Cuban-American writer Adrianna Cuevas presents her magical middle-grade debut novel The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, about a Cuban-American boy who must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save the inhabitants of his town when they are threatened by a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.

Event Cost: Free, preregistration required.

Event Times: 6:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://americanwritersmuseum.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2HvWa-1lR7qhZVbd1zS3DQ

Age recommendation: Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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