Dan Gill, "No More Chairs"

Join long-time Glenfield educator Dan Gill for the release of his children's book, "No More Chairs," in conversation with The Book Doctors cofounder Arielle Eckstut.

About the event:
Tickets are free for this event, but registered guests will be seated first. Books will be available for sale at the event.

About the book:
Why does Mr. Gill keep an empty chair in the front of his classroom? Find out in this poignant picture book based on a true story that celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome.

From art to science, history to math, there are so many things to learn at school! But Mr. Gill’s students are most interested in learning about the empty chair that sits in the front of their classroom. He tells them a story from his childhood about his Black best friend, Archie, the racism they experienced at a classmate's birthday party, when Archie was told there wasn't a chair for him, and how it inspired Mr. Gill to prioritize inclusivity and love.

In this true story of bravery and belonging from longtime elementary school teacher Dan Gill and gorgeously illustrated by Susan Gal, readers will learn to always keep an extra chair in their home and in their hearts.

About the author:

Daniel Gill was a social studies teacher at Glenfield Middle School for over 50 years. He lives in New Jersey with his family. No More Chairs is his first picture book.

About the moderator:

Arielle is co-founder of The Book Doctors. She is the author of nine books and is also an agent-at-large at the Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency, where for over 20 years, she has been helping hundreds of talented writers become published authors.

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