YA Book with local setting and new MORTIMER MOUSE VISITS OCEAN HOUSE Book Signing

Bank Square Books will host Ardith Schneider and Deborah Blumenthal outside on the new "front patio."

Ardi Schneider is the author and illustrator of three charming picture books about Mortimer Mouse and his cousin Max.  Mortimer's newest adventure is entitled Mortimer Mouse Visits Ocean House.  Mortimer and Max will join Ms Schneider for the event! (by way of two large paper mache creations that are absolutely wonderful--stop by just to see the mice!)

Ardi Schneider lives in Watch Hill, where her books take place, but she lived many years in New Britain, Connecticut where she taught art in the schools.

Deborah Blumenthal has written a new book for readers aged 12 and up called The Lifeguard.  The book is set in a beach community in Rhode Island.

(from the book jacket)     It's a turbulent summer for Sirena.  Back in Texas, her family's splitting apart, but at her aunt's beach cottage in Rhode Island, everything is different.  Especially with him around.    Pilot.    He's the lifeguard with extraordinary looks and mystical powers, who's unlike any boy she's ever known....

Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and former New York Times Magazine health and beauty columnist.  She lives in New York City.  Ms Blumenthal has written several picture books, as well, including The Blue House Dog.

If you have not visited the bookstore recently then stop by to see the newly remodeled front sidewalk of the store, meet two terrific authors, and say hello to Mortimer and Max!

August 10, 2012   5-7 pm outside (weather permitting)  Bank Square Books, 53 West Main, Mystic CT