Community Corner
Booksigning with Author-Illustrator Dara Goldman
Join us for a holiday
book signing with author-illustrator Dara Goldman. Her new book BORIS
AND STELLA AND THE PERFECT GIFT tells the story of two bears: Boris, a
Russian musician, and Stella, an Italian baker, who are in love. When
the eighth night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Eve, each sells his or
her most treasured possessions (Stella, her pine tree; Boris, his
dreidel collection) for money to buy the other a special gift.
Goldman brings a new angle to O. Henry's classic story “The Gift of the
Magi” by having characters of different faiths celebrate each other’s
traditions. The illustrations express the warm glow of the holidays,
with gentle visual humor throughout.
"An inclusive, accessible
interpretation of O. Henry’s beloved story and a “perfect gift” for
families who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. (Picture book. 4-8)"
-- Kirkus Reviews