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Surprise Bookshelf Series: Nancy Cavanaugh: Elsie Mae Has Something to Say

  • September 21, 2017
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • American Writers Museum, Chicago

A reading and signing with Nancy Cavanaugh, author of Elsie Mae Has Something to Say:


Elsie Mae is pretty sure this'll be the best summer ever.


She gets to explore the cool, quiet waters of the Okefenokee Swamp around her grandparents' house with her new dog, Huck, and she's written a letter to President Roosevelt that she's confident will save the swamp from a shipping company and make her a major hometown hero. Then, news reaches Elsie Mae of some hog bandits stealing from swamper families, and she sees another opportunity to make her family proud while waiting to hear back from the White House.


But when her cousin Henry James, who dreams of one day becoming a traveling preacher like his daddy, shows up and just about ruins her investigation with his "Hallelujahs," Elsie Mae will learn the hard way what it really means to be a hero.

For ages 8-12.


Nancy J. Cavanaugh has a BS in education and an MA in curriculum and instruction with multiple published works. She was a teacher for more than fifteen years and currently works as a Library Media Specialist at an elementary school. Nancy lives in Tarpon Springs, FL with her husband and daughter. Visit www.nancyjcavanaugh.com


AWM will have copies of the book for sale before and after the event.


Free with museum admission or $5 suggested donation for event. RSVP required.


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