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Authorfest XIX will feature Bruce Hale, who has written and illustrated nearly 20 books for kids. Slated for Tuesday, January 29, Hale will make two presentations at Dillingham School in Sherman during the day, and then will speak, answer questions and sign books at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherman Public Library, 421 N. Travis. His presentation at the library is free and open to the public.
Bruce Hale is author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries series, which includes: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse, The Big Nap, Farewell, My Lunchbag, The Malted Falcon and others.
Hale also loves to perform, and has appeared on stage, on television, and in an independent movie called "The Ride," where he plays a surfer's agent. A popular speaker and storyteller for audiences of all ages, in 1998, Hale won a Fulbright Grant to teach storytelling and study folklore in Thailand.
Hale has taught writing workshops, and spoken at national conferences of writing, publishing, and literacy organizations. He has also visited elementary schools across the U.S.
Authorfest is sponsored by the Friends of the Sherman Public Library, Sherman Council for the Arts & Humanities, and Sherman ISD. For more information about the author, visit www.brucehale.com. For Authorfest questions, call the library, 903-8927240.