An Evening with Sid Fleischman

Newbery medalist Sid Fleischman will discuss his latest book, The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 6 pm, in the Residence Dining Hall on Fresno State campus. 

This event, co-sponsored by ANCA, the Arne Nixon Center Advocates, the Friends of the Henry Madden Library, and the Fresno County Public Library, is part of “The Big Read” program series, which this year focuses on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Mr. Fleischman’s books will be available for sale and autographing after the discussion. Admission is free but reservations are required. Please send RSVP to (559) 278-8116 or mrianto@csufresno.edu.

Registration open for Beatrix Potter Conference

Registration is now accepted for the Beatrix Potter Conference on April 17-19, 2009 (click here for registration form).

This event will feature speakers such as Newbery medalist Katherine Paterson and Beatrix Potter biographer Judy Taylor, among others. It will also includes a special performance of a musical play 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck', as adapted by Katherine Paterson. Conference goers will also get a chance to experience Arne Nixon Center annual Secret Garden Party with,of course, Beatrix Potter theme.

Continuing Education credit is available to conference participant while attending the conference. For more information on this, please contact Arne Nixon Center at 559.278.8116

This conference is hosted by the Arne Nixon Center at the California State University, Fresno, in association with the Beatrix Potter Society. If you're interested in children's literature, nature conservancy, or Beatrix Potter, you would not want to miss this event.

For more information on the conference contact Arne Nixon Center at 559.278.8116 or arnenixoncenter@csufresno.edu.