Geoff Rodkey, author of Stuck in the Stone Age:
Geoff Rodkey, author of two middle-grade series, has written a new book for readers eight and up that is a collaboration with The Story Pirates. Here's the publisher's description: "Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist--and Dr. Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr. Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers, and other B.C. hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science, and Dr. Morice isn't very good with people." Each book is going to be from a kid's idea. Contact Jenny if you're interested in being on our school proposal list. There is no public event for this book but we might have signed copies afterwards.
Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 pm, at Loos Room of Centennial Hall, 733 N Eighth St.
Dreamland received the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Per the library, The book chronicles the opiate crisis of a town in Ohio, and how that town came together to address the dependency and work toward economic and social revitalization. Quinones will be joined by local guests who will discuss the opiate crisis in Milwaukee. We'll be there selling books. There is also a Rotary Club meeting, but that's by invitation only. More on the library event here.
Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 pm, at Boswell:
Victoria Price, author of The Way of Being Lost: A Road Trip to My Truest Self
After a tumultuous period of crisis, Victoria Price rebuilt her life by embracing a daily practice of joy, healing childhood wounds and reconnecting to the example set by her father Vincent, the famed actor. Her journey involved stepping away from externalities and into her father's legacy -his love for people and compassion for others, his generosity of spirit and simple kindnesses, his enthusiasm for new experiences, and his love of life.

Thursday, March 15, 7:00 pm, at UWM’s Curtin Hall, Room 175, 3243 N Downer Ave. It's about seven blocks north of Boswell (though one of them is pretty long).
Boswell is honored to cosponsor a special talk from Slate editor and Whitefish Bay native Dan Kois, part of the UWM Visiting Writer Series. When Tony Kushner’s Angels in America hit Broadway in 1993, it won the Pulitzer Prize, swept the Tonys, and changed the way gay lives were represented in popular culture. Mike Nichols’s 2003 HBO adaptation with Meryl Streep and Al Pacino was itself a tour de force, winning 11 Emmys and introducing the play to an even wider public.
Please check your schedule for this event. It was originally listed for later in the month at another venue. Don't miss this special event.
Richard School Fundraiser:
Sunday, March 18, 2 pm fundraiser begins, 3 pm program
Have you noticed the beautiful tree branch decorations at Boswell? We are celebrating spring with a book fundraiser for Whitefish Bay's Richards School. We'll have a program of student readings and a short dramatic presentations. Parents and friends can purchase books for Richards classrooms and library. And a percentage of designated sales will go towards more book credits, in lieu of Boswell Benefits. This is the model we use for our programs with Maryland Avenue Montessori and St. Robert School. If you're interested in having a program like this for your school, contact Daniel (me).
Plus don't forget next week is Game Night at Boswell:
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 pm, at Boswell
Game night is for folks 16+. Some of these games involve adult language. Registration requested at boswellgame18.bpt.me. We really want you to register because we need to set the store for the right number of people, and we only have so many games!
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