Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session

Join us Wednesday, April 17 from 11:45am – 1:45pm. Purchase tickets for the luncheon by March 31, 2019.

Patricia McCormick, author of Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero the winner of the 2018 – 2019 Texas Bluebonnet Award, will share insights on her writing and will accept the award from student representatives. McCormick is a former journalist and a two-time National Book Award finalist whose books include Cut, Sold, Never Fall Down, The Plot to Kill Hitler, and the young readers edition of I Am Malala. Patricia lives in New York. You can visit her online at www.pattymccormick.com.

The book’s illustrator, Iacopo Bruno, illustrator of the acclaimed books Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France and Anything But Ordinary Addie, both by Mara Rockliff, will not be able to attend but will provide a video message. He lives and works in Milan, Italy, with his wife, Francesca. Learn more about Iacopo at www.theworldofdot.com and www.iacopobruno.blogspot.it

Menu: Baby Lettuce and Crisp Greens With Julienne Vegetable, Plum tomato, with Ranch and Champagne Herb Vinaigrette; Herb Seared Chicken Breast – Bourbon Fig Compote (gf); Roasted Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Yukon Mash; Individual Hot Fudge Nut Cake – Mexican Vanilla Whip or Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée – Orange Liquor Whip and Berries; Assorted rolls served with butter; Coffee, decaf, hot tea, iced tea, and water.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for two very special items which celebrate the 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List: a set of signed books, courtesy of the publishers with books on the list; and a beautiful quilt depicting the 20 books on the list courtesy of Bound to Stay Bound staff. Tickets are $5 each, check or cash only, and will be sold in the line to enter the luncheon and at a specific time during the luncheon. The drawing takes place at the conclusion of the luncheon.