“A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children” with Jen

Mahwah Museum Hosts “A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children” with Jenna Beatrice on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:30pm

Mahwah, NJ – The Mahwah Museum is excited to host ‘A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children’ with Jenna Beatrice. Beatrice will discuss her road to becoming an author of children’s books, the nature of writing for children, and how to get books published in today’s environment.

About Jenna Beatrice:

Jenna Beatrice is a children’s author, lawyer, and mother. Jenna, a graduate of Mahwah High School, earned a degree in literature and creative writing from Barnard College, Columbia University, and received her law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Her debut picture book The Loud Librarian (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster), was voted by students across the United States for the Children’s Book Council’s 2024 Favorites Award; named to Mrs. Laura Bush’s 2023 Summer Reading List; selected for the 2024 Redbud Read-Aloud Book Award Masterlist; and featured in The Washington Post. Jenna’s latest picture book, Annabelle and the Spaghetti-Confetti Surprise (Two Lions), was released this year.

Registration is required for this event, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org or at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a-novel-in-500-words-explore-the-challenging-and-wonderful-world-of-writing-for-children-with-jenna-beatrice . Tickets are $5 per person, and free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out.

The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays, October-June from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details.

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