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Vote for Mayor Good Boy! Virtual Book Talk

September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Description

Chicago-based writer Dave Scheidt and illustrator Miranda Harmon will talk with comics writer Kiel Phegley about the new dog in town, Mayor Good Boy! The event is aimed for graphic novel fans age 7 to adult. The Book Stall will get Scheidt to sign books bought through it.

Event Cost: Free

Event Times: 6:30 p.m., Sept. 30, 2021

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 8474468880

Website: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/book-release-party-mayor/register

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

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