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Carmela Full of Wishes book signing

October 14, 2018 - October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

The Station

S. Racine Ave.

Chicago, IL

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Description

Presentation and book signing with author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson, the team behind the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor-winning best-seller “Last Stop on Market Street." The stop is part of their national tour celebrating the release of their new children’s book, "Carmela Full of Wishes," which goes on sale Oct. 9. They will give short presentations in CCT’s Pritzker Family Studio Theatre, followed by book signings.

Event Cost: Free, registration required.

Event Times: 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org

Neighborhood: Chicago

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