Join the Lopez Island Library and the Lopez Island Historical Society & Museum in welcoming Seattle-based author Hilary Horder Hippely for two exciting events based on her new book, Ballad of the Broom, illustrated by Hilary Moore.
“It’s the early 1900’s in the San Juan Islands, and a young girl unknowingly readies an old homestead cabin just in time to welcome a man jettisoned by smugglers.”
Children’s Writing Workshop: Fri, October 11th, 9am to Noon
Children ages 6-12 may join the author for a Writing Workshop. The program will start at the Museum with a scavenger hunt, followed by a walk to the Lopez Bookshop to pick up a personal copy of Ballad of the Broom and enjoy a snack. Children will then venture on to the Library for a reading and writer’s workshop with Hilary. Space is limited; please sign up in the library.
Author Talk for Adults: Fri, October 11th, 4-5pm at the Library
All are welcome to join Hilary at the library as she shares stories of historical interest, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, human smuggling in the islands, and the known history of Blind Island.
For more information, contact Jane at 360-468-2265 or Jane@LopezLibrary.org