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Latino children's author Carmen Agra Deedy gets inspiration from her own experience as a Cuban refugee

Longtime Peachtree publisher (and former owner) Margaret Quinlin moves over to Margaret Quinlin Books, one of two new Peachtree imprints (the other being Peachtree Teen). Margaret is inaugurating her list with a new book by Carmen Agra Deedy, the author of one of Peachtree’s first children’s books, published by Margaret in 1993. Seems like a good time for reflection, yes?

  The event will be held online Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Admission to An Evening of Storytelling with Carmen Agra Deedy is free, but advance registration is required.   The first 150 registered participants will receive a free copy of Deedy’s latest book, Rita & Ralph’s Rotten Day, courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library and Forsyth County Arts Alliance.    The Library Dragon, The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, and 14 Cows for...

Author Carmen Agra Deedy celebrates Children’s Book Day at library Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. The event will be held online at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29. Admission to An Evening of Storytelling with Carmen Agra Deedy is free, but advance registration is requir...

Reply Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. (Image Credit Carmen Agra Deedy | FCPL) Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for ...