When: Sunday, July 27 (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Morning session: 10 – 11:30 am
Afternoon session: 2 – 3:30 pm
Location: The Playhouse at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park, NY
Tickets: FREE!
Recommended ages: Children 4 – 8 years old
The Eleanor Roosevelt Center, with support from the Hyde Park Library and Cardinal Rule Press, will host a Children’s Book Event at Eleanor Roosevelt’s historic home on Sunday, July 27th in Hyde Park, NY. This special family-friendly event celebrates the inspiring legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt through the new children’s book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally written by Lee Wind and illustrated by Kelly Mangan.
There will be two sessions, both of which will feature a live reading and Q&A with the author and Eleanor’s great-granddaughter.
The program includes:
A book reading and Q&A with author Lee Wind
A kid-friendly tour of Eleanor Roosevelt’s beloved Val-K*ll cottage
Hands-on craft activities inspired by Eleanor’s life and values
Earn your allyship badge!
A special appearance by Anna Eleanor Fierst, Eleanor Roosevelt’s great-granddaughter, who will join the author for a family Q&A
Each child registered will receive a copy of the book Like That Eleanor to take home and enjoy!
Come explore, learn, and be inspired by one of history’s most extraordinary women in the place she called home.
Registration is required due to limited space; walk-ins will not be accepted.
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