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SUMMARY:The March for Hope & Together We Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Connecticut author and resident Valerie Bolling on her Connecticut Book Tour!  Valerie will visit Books on the Common for a book signing and to meet any young readers.  A graduate of Tufts and Columbia University\, as well as educator for over 30 years\, Valerie strives to ensure all children see themselves in her stories.  In her own words: \n \nThe March for Hope\, one of her newest books\, is an uplifting picture book about a young Black girl and how her identities converge at the Women’s March\, helping her find power in her voice and her community.\n“Mama and I are on our way to the Women’s March. I wish we were going somewhere else. Somewhere fun.”  Overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the protest\, Hope is unsure of how she fits into this movement and how she can make her voice heard―after all\, she didn’t seem to have any power when her teacher discriminated against her in class. But when she and Mama join a group of Black women protesters\, Hope sees herself in them and discovers that one voice\, no matter how small\, can make powerful change. \nWith propulsive writing and vibrant\, accessible artwork\, The March for Hope is an electrifying call to action and a heartfelt reminder of our own inherent strength. \nTogether We Ride\, another recent book by Valerie\, engages young readers in one the most exhilarating and scary experiences of childhood — learning to ride a bike!  Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage\, a guiding hand from her dad\, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup\, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent out on a bike. \nExperience the fear\, the anticipation\, and the delight of achieving the ultimate milestone in this energetic\, warm story that celebrates the precious bond between parent and child.
URL:https://booksonthecommon.com/events/the-march-for-hope-together-we-ride/
LOCATION:Books on the Common\, 404 Main St\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stone Doll: An Immigrant's Memoir from War-Torn Italy to the American Dream
DESCRIPTION:From a dirt floor in Italy to the halls of American power\, this is one woman’s incredible journey. \nIn 1955\, five-year-old Toni Boucher and her family left their primitive stone farmhouse in war-torn Italy and boarded a ship for America with nothing in their pockets and no understanding of the English language. But they had hope. \nStone Doll is the stirring memoir of an immigrant girl who turned away hardships\, determined not to let challenges place limits on what she could achieve. She arrived in a country that promised everything but guaranteed nothing\, and Toni grew up seeing her illiterate parents battle to create a new life when tragedies seemed destined to rip the family apart. Instead\, through heartbreak and obstacles\, she found her indomitable spirit. \nFrom those meager beginnings\, Toni found herself to be a leader who exceled in all she took on: entrepreneur\, politician\, philanthropist. \nBooks on the Common will have copies for purchase and signing. \nPlease register on the Ridgefield Library website.
URL:https://booksonthecommon.com/events/stone-doll-an-immigrants-memoir-from-war-torn-italy-to-the-american-dream/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Original
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome author Priya Parmar\, in conversation with Ridgefield resident and author\, Suzanne Nelson\, to discuss Parmar’s stunning new novel\, The Original\, about the tumultuous life of Katherine Hepburn. \n \nThe Original\nby Priya Parmar\nThis stunning novel plunges into the life of Katharine Hepburn\, a star whose fierce independence\, passionate spirit\, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film. \nWhen young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother\, she makes two decisions: she will become famous\, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home at twenty-one to pursue an acting career\, Kate is lured to Hollywood\, accompanied by her lover\, Laura. \nLos Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets and Kate has plenty to hide. Soon she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate\, brilliant\, bisexual\, and strong-willed\, refuses to conform. \nAs her career ascends\, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be\, or risk everything to become the woman she always was. \nBooks will be available for purchase and signing. \nRegister for this event on the Ridgefield LIbrary website.
URL:https://booksonthecommon.com/events/the-original/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Library\, 472 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States
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