# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Cathy Stefanec Ogren for a storytime and a book launch on October 24th celebrating her new picture book, "Winter Solstice Hill"!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d9f49f80-a398-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w922-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About the BookWhen clouds cover the solstice star, Ella continues the family tradition on wishing on a star on winter solstice in a new way.A warm, wintry tale that helps kids navigate disappointment, reminding readers that even when plans shift, the magic of tradition can still shine through.Bundled in snow clothes, Ella waits to join Gramps on her first winter solstice adventure. They go up Winter Solstice Hill, where they will pick a holiday tree and Ella will get to partake on the family tradition for the first time: making a wish on the winter solstice star. But when clouds hide the solstice star, Ella worries she will miss out on this important family tradition. Then a snow storm forces Ella and Gramps to cut their trip short.Will Ella be the only one in her family to not make a wish on the winter solstice star? Or will Gramps help her find a way?You can preorder your copy of Winter Solstice Hill in store, on The Bookery website (includes a signed copy of the book as well as book swag), or you can grab your copy at the book launch on October 24th! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/da005f50-a398-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w597-h740-dcb8b8a8-gmir.jpg About the AuthorCathy Stefanec Ogren's newest picture book is Winter Solstice Hill, published by Charlesbridge. She has also written the nonfiction picture book, Pew! The Stinky and Legend-Dairy Gift from Thomas S. Meacham and The Little Red Chair, published by Sleeping Bear Press. Before becoming a full-time writer, Cathy was an elementary school teacher and spent her last years in education as a school librarian. She loves sharing her books with children and adults. Surrounded by piles of books, Cathy and her husband live in Pelham, NH, and frequently visit their four very active grandchildren in Massachusetts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/book-launch-with-cathy-stefanec-ogren/100001999122790080 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, kids, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Bookery Manchester - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Bookery Manchester - **lat**: 42.9901531 - **long**: -71.46330549999999 - **full address**: Bookery Manchester, 844 Elm Street, Manchester, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d942d9096177db3bbe301ad0cb55e359b43e9a9251d667e045b81c775d6cf196-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b848-gmir.jpg?v=1788001268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren being held? - **A:** Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Bookery Manchester, 844 Elm Street, Manchester, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren? - **A:** Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren is organized by Bookery Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Launch with Cathy Stefanec Ogren is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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