Author's Reading & Book Signing Event on February 9 at 11 AM

February – the month of lovers and Valentines -- is a significant month during which to raise awareness of and promote education around teenage dating violence.

Be the Light Ministry at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore and HAWC will co-host a special event promoting Vanessa Rindone’s newly published book, "Not a Teenage Love Story."

This event will feature an author's reading and book signing. It will occur on Sunday, February 9th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, following the church service at All Saints Church. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. The author’s reading and book signing are free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in 12 high school students has experienced physical dating violence in the preceding year, and another one in 12 reports themselves as a survivor of physical violence or sexual violence.

Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence that can include physical violence, sexual violence, or non-physical sexual behaviors like posting or sharing sexual pictures of a partner without their consent or sexting someone without their permission. Stalking and psychological aggression are additional ways in which a partner may be mentally or emotionally harmed or controlled.

This event aims to highlight this critical issue and promote healthy relationships among teens.

An RSVP is requested for seating and planning purposes and should be emailed to bethelight.asns@gmail.com

For additional information contact the All Saints' parish office at 978-774-1150.