Mark Pett | Nia and the New Free Library

TKE welcomes author and illustrator, Mark Pett, for a reading of and presentation about the new picture book he has illustrated, Nia and the New Free Library.

This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the bookshop.Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of the featured book from The King’s English. GET YOUR COPY NOW! Pre-order your signed copy of the featured book today, by either calling the store at 801-484-9100 or ordering online. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalized.

About the book:

This picture book tells the story of one girl who reminds an entire town of the joy of books. When the town’s old library is destroyed by a tornado, the people are left wondering: What should they do with the space where the library used to be? The characters in Nia and the New Free Library all want different things: the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library?

• Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish
• Teaches the importance of working together toward a common goal
• Reminds readers of the important role libraries play in community, and how they work

Sometimes the biggest things can start with almost nothing at all.

Reminder! Masks are required! Our mask requirement remains in effect at this time, for the safety and comfort of all of our visitors. Please note that we are maintaining a no-exceptions mask policy and other safety protocols. We are mindful of those who are not fully vaccinated, those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or health conditions, those who are immunocompromised, and those who have vulnerable individuals in their homes and families. For the time being, a mask requirement is how we keep The King’s English Bookshop a welcoming, safe space for everyone in our community.

So don’t forget your mask, regardless of your vaccination status, and thanks for your cooperation! (If you don’t have a mask when you visit, we can provide a one-time use mask for you at the door.)

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