An award-winning children's author will be back in her hometown of Bolton at the place she visited as a child.
Jen Carney will be at Bolton Library to add a bit of magic to World Book Day for young readers.
On Saturday, February 28, children aged seven to 12 can spend the afternoon with the Bolton author and illustrator.
During the session, Jen will be giving out signed copies of her latest book, The Day My Brother Got Famous.
She will also perform a reading, lead an illustration activity, and will be answering questions from children.
Jen said: “I am thrilled to be appearing at the library I visited regularly as a child.
“I can't wait to meet the children and get them excited about reading.”
Published by Puffin, The Day My Brother Got Famous is a contemporary comedy novel for readers aged eight and over.
The story follows Ferris Foster as he tries to help his latest foster brother Arthur, who is obsessed with space but terrified of flying, to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut.
At the same time, Ferris is determined to use his half-term to create a prize-winning comic strip, hoping it will prove that he and his mums are the perfect family to adopt his long-term foster sister, Keely.
Mel Taylor-Bessent of Authorfy said the book is “everything a good children’s book should be - funny, relatable, authentic, inclusive, heartfelt, and filled with comic strips and brilliant illustrations.
“I loved it from start to finish.”
The event will take place in the library’s lecture theatre (downstairs, near the aquarium) starting at 1.30pm.
Tickets cost £1 and include a copy of the book and are limited to children aged between seven and 12.
Additional free tickets are available for accompanying adults and for children outside the age range.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laugh-listen-and-draw-with-jen-carney-tickets-1983163108242).
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