Please join Newbery Medalist Matt de la Peña and Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson for a presentation of their new picture book "Carmela Full of Wishes."
ABOUT THE BOOK
When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true—she’s finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make…
This event is held in partnership with The King's English Bookshop. Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Carmela Full of Wishes from The King's English. You may pre-order your signed copy by either calling the bookshop at 801-484-9100 or ordering online here. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you would like your book personalized.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Presentations | Books & Reading |
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed for renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
