READING AND SIGNING WITH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR HALLIE DURAND
MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY - October, 2009
Words presents an author reading & signing with Hallie Durand, New Jersey resident and author of children’s book Dessert First, on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 1:00 pm.
Written for children ages 7-10, Dessert First is a story about a girl named Dessert who “walks to the beat of her own drum,” and “[a]s the oldest child in a rambunctious, restaurant-owning family, Dessert seems to be better at getting into trouble than getting out of it (authors.simonandschuster.com).”
“… This is a delectable story narrated by a plucky young heroine. … [C]lever illustrations, reminiscent of Hilary Knight's work in Eloise, add to the charm. This book will be especially popular with fans of Clementine, Junie B. Jones, and Ramona.” –Jessica Marie, Renton Public Library, WA
Hallie Durand’s favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream drowned in hot-fudge sauce. She grew up in a large, food-loving family much like the one in her books. Hallie lives with her family in New Jersey.
Dessert First (Hardcover)
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Published: Atheneum, 05/01/2009