New York Times Bestselling Author to Appear at State Fair
Award winning author hosts public reading in Lt. Governor’s tent
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon’s tent on Saturday (8/9/14) will feature a public reading by New York Times bestselling author and Illinoisan Joan Bauer. Bauer will read excerpts from her award-winning novel, “Rules of the Road.â€
Joan Bauer, who is originally from River Forest, is a New York Times bestselling author whose awards include the Newbery Honor Medal and the Chicago Tribune Young Adult Literary Prize. Her youth novel “Rules of the Road,†was named one of the top young adult books of the quarter century by the American Library Association.
“Rules of the Road†tells the story of awkward, 16 year-old Jenna who learns life lessons as she drives her crusty old employer cross country in a bid to save the family business. This reading is recommended for students in grades six through eight.
Illinois authors selected for Illinois Reads 2014 and 2013 will appear in Lt. Governor Simon’s tent throughout the fair. For a full schedule of readings, please visit ltgov.illinois.gov.
DATE: Saturday, Aug. 9
TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Lt. Governor’s tent, Main Street and Brian Raney Avenue
