Good Morning!!



I am so excited to share some fabulous bookish opportunities. The award-winning middle grade author, Pablo Cartaya, will be visiting CT at the end of April. He will be promoting his upcoming new book, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation. Please see the flyer below to find out how you can PRE-ORDER your copy (riverbendbookshop.com/CartayaSchoolVisits) from our local independent store, Riverbend Bookshop!


⭐⭐Mark your calendars for the following events⭐⭐


Monday, April 28th

Time: 4-6:30pm

CASL Social with Pablo Cartaya at Parkville Market in Hartford

Be on the lookout for an RSVP link soon!


Tuesday, April 29th tentative

Time TBD

Event with Pablo at Possible Futures Bookspace in New Haven. 



Wednesday, April 30th

Time: 4-6pm

Riverbend Bookshop would like to invite you to come meet Pablo. He will be at Riverbend’s West Hartford location on Wednesday, April 30th, from 4-6pm. Check their website soon for more information!


Have a wonderful day and restful spring break. 


Melissa




Melissa Thom
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Bristow Middle School Teacher Librarian
West Hartford Public Schools
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