Author Events
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Family Concert with Jim Gill
Friday, October 25, 6:00 pm, Brunswick Recreation Center, 3637 Center Rd., register online
Get ready to sing, clap, dance, and spin along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. His distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room in the concert hall and is an invitation to children and their caregivers to sing and play together!
Jim Gill is a child development specialist with an emphasis on the study of play. He is the author of two children’s books and ten CDs of music play for young children. His works create an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult.
Book and CD sale and signing to follow.
Browse titles by Jim Gill.
Author Visit with Rob Harvilla
Friday, October 18, 6:30 pm, Medina Library, register online
Medina’s own Rob Harvilla takes us on a musical spin through the ’90s and beyond. Rob is the host of the podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and a senior staff writer at The Ringer; he’s been a professional rock critic for 20-plus years. He lives with his family in Columbus, Ohio.
Book sale and signing following event. Photo credit: Nicole Harvilla
Browse Rob Harvilla's book.
Author Visit with John Scalzi
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm, Medina Library, register online
Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi discusses his latest novel, Starter Villain, and all things books and writing. John is a former President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee. He lives in Ohio with his family.
Book sale and signing following event.
Browse titles by John Scalzi.
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