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2015 Zena Sutherland Lecture
April 13, 2015Friday, May 1, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Chicago Public Library
"A Pair of Jacks to Open: Fact and Fiction," will be presented by Jack Gantos at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (Use Plymouth Court entrance). Gantos has written books for all ages, including five books about Joey Pigza, more than ten books about Rotten Ralph and two books about a fictional character named Jack Gantos who lives in Norvelt. He has won numerous awards, including the 2012 Newbery Medal for Dead End in Norvelt.
Please click here register online for this free event.