“Talking to authors and learning a little bit about the process of writing is something (Leila) hasn’t been exposed to.”Īmong the books selected for the event were mysteries, like Frances Sackett’s “Misadventures of the Magician’s Dog,” historical fiction like “Finding Zasha” by Randi Barrow and the contemporary “Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child” from Maria T. “She’s a voracious reader and she’s already a writer,” Fabinsky explained of her daughter. Authors were on hand to discuss their latest works, answer questions about writing and publishing and talk about story ideas, hobbies, pets and more. Together, they made the rounds between seven stations. Thompsky, 10, brought her mother, Beth Fabinsky, with the idea of getting as many of the featured works as she could afford. PHOTOS: 5th Annual Mother and Daughter Book Party at Flintridge Bookstore Specially created for moms and girls in third through seventh grade, the event featured book signings and face-to-face talks with seven local authors. Leila Thompsky had been saving up her allowance money for a special occasion, and on Sunday she got her chance to spend it on a personal passion - books - at the Fifth Annual Mother-Daughter Book Party hosted by Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse.
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