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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>I’m pleased to announce the fourth annual MCDL author panel on Sat., July 21. This year’s panel will feature children’s author Tricia Springstubb, teen authors Mara Purnhagen and Cinda Williams Chima, and adult inspirational author Nancy Herriman. We will be focusing on writing for different genres and generations. The panel will take place at the <i>Brunswick Library (3649 Center Road, Brunswick OH),</i> and registration <i>is</i> required. Please note the change of location from previous years! You may register online via the link below or by calling 330-273-4150. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>See below for a full description, as well as links to the authors’ home pages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>I hope to see you there! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>Kym Lucas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Fourth Annual MCDL Author Panel: Generations and Genres</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sat., July 21, 11:30 am-1:00 pm <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn what it takes to write fiction geared toward a variety of ages and genres. Join authors Tricia Springstubb (<u>Mo Wren, Lost and Found</u>), Mara Purnhagen (<u>One Hundred Candles</u>), Cinda Williams Chima (<u>The Gray Wolf Throne</u>), and Nancy Herriman (<u>The Irish Healer</u>) as they discuss what it takes to be a successful writer of children’s, teen, and adult fiction. Bring your questions, and come prepared to learn! To register, please call 330-273-4150 or go to <a href="https://66.213.14.103/evanced/eventcalendar.asp">https://66.213.14.103/evanced/eventcalendar.asp</a>. If registering online, please click July on the top of the calendar, then on the event on the 21<sup>st</sup>. This will take you to a registration form. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Tricia Springstubb</b> is the recipient of the 2011 Ohioana Juvenile Literature Award for <u>What Happened on Fox Street</u>, a book inspired by an eminent domain case in Lakewood, Ohio. <u>Fox Street</u> was a starred review in <i>Booklist</i> and D. Maria LaRocco of <i>School Library Journal</i> said “Springstubb creates a richly human and believable story of the conflicts of growing up and a well-paced, interesting plot with plenty of surprises.” Read more about Ms. Springstubb and her books at <a href="http://www.triciaspringstubb.com">http://www.triciaspringstubb.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-happened-on-fox-street-tricia-springstubb/1100563243?ean=9780061986352&itm=1&usri=what+happened+on+fox+street"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=127 height=180 id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CD5447.5ACFC730" alt="Description: Description: Description: What Happened on Fox Street"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Mara Purnhagen’s</b> <u>One Hundred Candles</u> was nominated for a 2011 Young Adult Library Services Association’s “Reader’s Choice Award. Her other books include <u>Tagged</u> and <u>Past Midnight</u>. For more information on Ms. Purnhagen, visit her website at <a href="http://www.marapurnhagen.com">www.marapurnhagen.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-hundred-candles-mara-purnhagen/1100341445?ean=9780373210237&itm=1&usri=one+hundred+candles"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=120 height=193 id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CD5447.5ACFC730" alt="Description: Description: Description: One Hundred Candles"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Cinda Williams Chima’s</b> fantasy books for teens and children have consistently garnered starred reviews from <i>Kirkus Reviews, </i>as well as many other awards. <u>Gray Wolf Throne</u>, her most recent endeavor, is a <i>USA Today</i> bestseller as well as a <i>New York Times </i>children’s series bestseller. For more information about Ms. Chima, as well as the chance to read excerpts of her books, please go to <a href="http://www.cindachima.com">http://www.cindachima.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gray-wolf-throne-cinda-williams-chima/1100564937?ean=9781423118251&itm=1&usri=gray+wolf+throne"><span style='color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=128 height=193 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CD5447.5ACFC730" alt="Description: Description: Description: The Gray Wolf Throne (Seven Realms Series #3)"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Nancy Herriman</b> is the debut author of <u>Irish Healer</u>, released on 3 April 2012. Although too early for official reviews, the book has found favor with Amazon readers. For more information on Ms. Herriman, please visit <a href="http://www.nancyherriman.com">http://www.nancyherriman.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:white'><img border=0 width=131 height=192 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image004.png@01CD5447.5ACFC730" alt="Description: Description: Description: http://www.nancyherriman.com/images/34869869_4xix.png"></span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Kym Lucas<br>Librarian<br>Outreach Services<br>Medina County District Library</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(330) 722-2590 X 2602</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(330) 723-6148 Fax</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.mcdl.info/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=292 height=87 id="_x0000_i1027" src="file:///\\ment2\staff\UserApplicationData\lucas\Application%20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\EmailGraphic.jpg" alt="Description: \\ment2\staff\UserApplicationData\lucas\Application Data\Microsoft\Signatures\EmailGraphic.jpg"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=500 style='width:375.0pt'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#888888'>This message contains confidential information and is intended for the addressee(s). 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