Young Adult Mystery Author Jessica A. Gunderson

Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m.

Ages 8-11

Lake Forest College Student, Gorton Community Center Intern, and Young Adult Mystery Author Jessica A. Gunderson began writing her mystery series at the age of 13, and she has published FIVE novels to date! Jessica tours local elementary schools to promote her novels and to share with students the importance of reading and writing.

Gorton is happy to host Jessica’s book signing and presentation as she talks to students about the writing, editing, publishing, and marketing processes behind making her novels come to life! She will also read excerpts from her novels, teach students how to be top-notch detectives through interactive activities, and sign novels for students following her presentation.

This is a FREE EVENT for students ages 8 to 11. Registration is required at www.gortoncenter.org. Parents MUST attend with their children. Books are $5 each and will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will be donated to Gorton Community Center.

For more information about Jessica’s work, please read the Lake Forest College article here. The titles of Jessica’s novels are: How to Keep a Secret for Detectives, Pick your Poison Apple, Yeti to Be Identified, To Bet or Not To Bet, and The Sleuth is Mightier than the Sword.