Montco Children's Author Touches On School In The Age Of COVID

LANSDALE, PA — A Montgomery County children's author will host a special event commemorating the release of his new book at the Lansdale Public Library next week.

The new book, "Lady P's First Day," is about a child's first day in school, and addresses overcoming the challenges of coronavirus and virtual learning.

“Our entire country is trying to work through many of the challenges for returning safely to school,"says author Robert F. DeFinis, a Schwenksville resident, local educator, and coach. "Sometimes we cannot provide a one-size-fits-all approach. Some children will be returning to the classroom, many will start virtually, and others participating in a hybrid approach.”

DeFinis anticipates that no matter return to school plan children are following this fall, things will be different, and will require some adjustment.

"Lady P's First Day" follows a little girl entering kindergarten who "comes to understand what school really means and how change isn't always bad."

The event at the Lansdale Public Library will take place outside and will include a used children's book drive, a meet and greet with DeFinis, free food, a school supply giveaway, and even an introduction to the Reading Recycled Mascot, 'Read-A-Bot.' It will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28.

Educators and non-profit organizations can receive a free PDF of the book, and others can purchase it, at DrDefinis.com. Sales start on Aug. 24.