Best of Books presents New York Times bestselling author of the "I Survived" series, Lauren Tarshis! Join us at Oakdale Fine Arts Center for a presentation from the author on the latest addition to the series with Oklahoma ties, "I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935".
After the presentation, attendees will be invited to join the signing line to meet the author for a quick photo and get your book signed.
🎟 This is a TICKETED event. Tickets are required for entry. All Children must be accompanied by an adult.
✌Readers may have 2 books signed in addition to your copy of "I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935", included in your ticket.
-- The 3 book limit is in place to keep the line moving for all guests. BoB knows there are so many great books in the series to choose from so signed bookplates may be available for additional books purchased at the event.
-- The signing line will be organized by order date so the sooner you purchase your tickets, the closer you are to the front of the line!
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Your $15 Ticket Includes:
🎟 1 copy of "I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935"
🎟 Admission for Two (One Adult + One Child or Two Adults)
Family ticketing examples:
🎟 Mom wants to bring 2 children (2 tickets needed)
🎟 2 Grandparents are bringing 1 child (2 tickets needed)
🎟 2 parents are bringing 4 children (4 tickets needed)
*Please note, you will receive an order confirmation email but
NO e-ticket nor physical ticket will be sent. To gain entry at the event, please check in with BoB staff in the lobby to pick up your book(s) and enter the auditorium.
This event will be held at Oakdale Schools Fine Arts Center at 10901 N. Sooner Rd., Edmond, OK 73013
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About the Book
The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless.
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when “black blizzards” of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California.
In her 25th I Survived book, Lauren Tarshis brings this desperate time of poverty and fear to life through the thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as "Black Sunday." Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
***Please call BoB at (405)340-9202 for ticketing and programming questions. Oakdale Schools, our wonderful host venue, is not responsible for ticketing and cannot assist with website questions, answer programming inquiries, or reserve your seats.***
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