Program Description
Event Details
Celebrate the release of a new chapter book, Red & Me, from children's author Terry Lee Caruthers
"It’s a hot and slow summer in Turtle Dove Junction, and 10-year-old Marlene is spending it helping her parents with chores and playing with her younger brother Silas. When she visits the local grocery store to sell eggs, she catches sight of a stray coon dog and is determined to befriend him. She soon learns that a mean neighbor has been heckling the dog, and a dear friend.
Set in rural Tennessee during the 1930s, Red and Me is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, adventure, and the special bond between a girl and her dog. The story offers readers a glimpse into life in a rural southern town in the 1930s, while also addressing the painful realities of racial injustice. This novel for young readers skillfully blends a child’s innocence and sense of wonder with an honest exploration of the real world."
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Welcome & Storytelling by Terry Caruthers and Red's Corner tables open (Young Williams, Humane Society, Vintage Pet Project, HABIT); bookmobile station, and activity stations open for come and go.
11:00 a.m. - Reading from Red & Me by Terry Caruthers and Q&A about her writing process
11:30 a.m. - Refreshments (lemonade and Marlene's Jumble Cookies from the book) and activity tables will be open
The ETHC bookstore will have copies of the book for sale.
Accessibility
For ADA accommodations, call (865) 215-8703 or send request to director@knoxlib.org 72 hours in advance of program.