

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Beneath the Surface Book Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn more about life in the ocean through fantasy and facts in this special event designed for middle grade readers ages 10 - 13.About this EventThe more we learn about the ocean, the more we learn how much we need to protect it!Focused on ocean literacy, the Blue Marble Series aims to take young people on adventures deep below sea level through both fantasy stories and the facts that inspire the tales.Beneath the Surface is the 1st novel in the series, and follows 11 year old Xing Xing into the South China Sea after she discovers a special power that allows her to connect with ocean life.Please join me on March 27th for the 2nd event of the tour. In this event for the Gainesville community, you can enjoy a short reading from author, Carissa Welton, who found her inspiration SCUBA diving in Asia and mentoring Jane Goodall's Roots &amp; Shoots groups in China.In addition to the reading, readers will have a chance to interact with the story through interactive and collaborative activities (designed for ages 10+)FREE ENTRY (limited seating, please RSVP to secure your seat, link in bio)Location: Gainesville Library Headquarters, 401 East University Avenue, Foundation RoomLearn more about the Blue Marble Series and 2026 Beneath the Surface Book Tour: www.carissawelton.com#OceanLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment #MiddleGradeReaders #Gainesville #Florida #OceanDefenders
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/2026-beneath-the-surface-book-tour/100001985598805478
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: District Headquarters - Alachua County Library
- **lat**: 29.6514533
- **long**: -82.32153389999999
- **full address**: District Headquarters - Alachua County Library, 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Carissa Welton (https://allevents.in/org/carissa-welton/27589577)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** District Headquarters - Alachua County Library, 401 East University Avenue, Gainesville, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Carissa Welton
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Beneath the Surface Book Tour ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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