Montclair Bookstore Events: Rep. Sherrill, ‘Diary Of Wimpy Kid’

MONTCLAIR, NJ — UPDATE: The event featuring Jeff Kinney, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Aug. 5 due to the weather forecast. Our original article follows below with corrected date.

Watchung Booksellers in Montclair will hold two events featuring appearances from Jeff Kinney, the author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill.

For more information about either event, click here.

Kinney will be appearing at a “socially distant, feel-great” event on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. He’ll be promoting his newest book, “Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure,” and will be holding photo opportunities and personally handing out pre-signed copies outside the store.

Timed tickets must be purchased in advance and attendees must remain socially distant. Click here to purchase tickets.

Deeply empathetic to the challenges presented during the coronavirus health crisis, Kinney also plans to surprise several children of essential workers and children who have otherwise been affected by the coronavirus with signed books and Wimpy Kid prizes.

“Even though this tour is much different, I can’t wait to connect with my fans and meet real Awesome Friendly kids along the way,” Kinney said. “I hope the tour will bring readers some much-needed celebration and positivity.”

SHERRILL/STEINHAUER VIRTUAL EVENT

The bookstore will also host a virtual event with Rep. Sherrill and author Jennifer Steinhauer on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m.

Steinhauer and Sherrill will discuss “The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress,” which the congresswoman was featured in. The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. (Learn more about this event here)

Sherrill represents the 11th Congressional District, which includes parts of Montclair.

According to a news release from Watchung Booksellers:

“In the November 2018 midterms, the greatest number of women in history were elected to Congress. A diverse group in background, age, professional experience, and ideology--all were swept into office on an enormous wave of grassroots support. In ‘The Firsts,’ New York Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer chronicles these women’s first year in Congress, all the while asking: will this Congress, which looks a little more like today’s America, truly be the start of something new?”

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