This Thursday, July 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the Sawyer Free Library will be presenting an author-talk with June Vail, Professor Emerita in the Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College, about her book Folly Cove Sketches: Remembering Virginia Lee Burton.

Vail’s new memoir paints a warm, honest portrait of her great-aunt, Virginia Lee Burton, Author and illustrator of beloved mid-century children’s books. Burton’s beloved books, including Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel and Caldecott-winner The Little House, continue to delight generations of parents, children, and librarians. Offering intimate glimpses into Burton’s wide-ranging artistic projects and everyday life, Vail vividly recounts how living with her great-aunt Jinnee in the Folly Cove, Massachusetts, community broadened her teenage perspectives and inspired some unexpected life choices.

An open Q and A will follow Vail’s informal, illustrated talk. Books will be available for sale and signing following the presentation.  The event will take place at the Sawyer Free Library’s downtown location at 21 Main Street in Gloucester.

For more details or questions visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or 978-325-5525.

Be sure to Save the Date for these upcoming Author Events at SFL at 21 Main Street:

Thursday, August 3, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Dan Fuller, Gloucester Gale: The True Story of the Swordfishing Schooner Dorcas

Thursday, August 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ellen Levy: The Saturday Evening Girls in Gloucester