New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Tarshis to visit the Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public library is welcoming New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis to the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

According to the library, Tarshis will share insights from her newest release, “I Survived the Dust Bowl.” To celebrate her appearance, the library is giving away 500 copies of the book at the event.

Tarshis is the author of children’s books whose work is found in thousands of libraries worldwide and translated into multiple languages, according to WCPL. She is best known for her “I Survived” historical fiction series for grades three through five. Her work has covered the Sept. 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the destruction of Pompeii through the eyes of young survivors.

Tarshis is also the author of “Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree,” a Golden Kite honor book for fiction and an Oprah’s Book Club pick as well as its sequel, “Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love.”

In addition to her writing, Tarshis serves as senior vice president, editor-in-chief and publisher of Scholastic’s Classroom Magazine Division.

Tarshis’s newest release, “I Survived the Dust Bowl,” is the 25th installment in the series. The book is set during the 1930s Dust Bowl and follows the harrowing journey of an 11-year-old boy who risks his life to save family and friends during the infamous “Black Sunday” storm.

Attendees will have the chance to meet the author and participate in a book signing. Copies of “I Survived the Dust Bowl” will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

To reserve free tickets, visit warrenpl.org.