The Sawyer Free Library is excited to welcome author Taylor Tyng to speak about his new book for middle-grade readers (ages 8-12), Clara Poole and the Long Way Round, on Friday, September 15 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The free event will be at the Sawyer Free Library located at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. 

Make your own hot air balloons as you listen to the fun and engaging author read from his new middle-grade nove! It is Mr. Lemoncello meets the Amazing Race, in this quirky high-octane balloon-racing middle-grade around-the-world adventure.

The Bookstore of Gloucester will be selling books at the event; Tyng will be signing books after the talk and Q&A. If you cannot be there in person, you can pre order a book to be signed by the author by calling the store at 978-281-1548. 

This program is suitable for grades 4th-8th.  Click HERE to register. Registration required as space is limited. For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org