Celebrated children’s book author/illustrator Will Hillenbrand will be the featured guest at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s annual Young Authors Event on Saturday, February 28. The event will take place at Central Library beginning with Hillenbrand’s presentation at 10:00 am.
Hillenbrand has illustrated more than fifty books and won numerous awards for his work. At the event he will discuss his work and demonstrate his process of creating picture books, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
Following Hillenbrand’s talk, local schools will display the work of their young authors in the lobby until 1:00 pm. The EVPL will also showcase projects created by students at Library programs. Event goers will enjoy hands-on activities provided by the EVPL and cMoe until 2:00 pm, and Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden will present an interactive story with zoo animals and biofacts at noon.
For more information about the event, call (812) 428-8225 or visit evpl.org.
The Young Authors Event is made possible by the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Foundation.
