Villanova alum Jeri Smith-Ready (class of '91 English major) will be joined by three fellow YA authors from the Philadelphia area--Kelly Fiore, Justina Ireland, and Jen Salvato Doktorski--for a reading, discussion, and signing of their latest novels. Jeri's April release, realistic contemporary teen novel
This Side of Salvation, takes place on Philadelphia's Main Line and deals with grief, first love, and all aspects of faith.
Booklist called
This Side of Salvation a "smart, well-rounded, and unpredictable tale" in its starred review.
Details:
Children's Book World
17 Haverford Station Road
Haverford, PA
Friday, April 18, 7-9pm
http://www.childrensbookworld.net/
610-642-6274