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Meet a National Geographic Author and an Explorer

September 23, 2018 - September 23, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

57th Street Books

East 57th St.

Chicago, IL 60637

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Description

Join author Trudi Trueit as she shares her new book, Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret, the first in a new National Geographic fiction series for kids. Trudi will also be joined by National Geographic explorer and venomous snake researcher Zoltan Takacs to discuss the book series and answer questions from readers. Trudi will sign copies of the book.

Event Cost: Free, RSVP on Facebook page

Event Times: 3-4:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1890752824325515/

Neighborhood: Chicago

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