Thursday, January 22, 2009

Mrs Lincoln's Dressmaker

CHCA member: Lynda Jones has a new book out

The book was released last week and is now available on amazon.com (click to order) and at your local bookstores. Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker is a dual biography that chronicles the rise and fall of two very ambitious women--First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and her dressmaker and confidante, Elizabeth Keckley, who was born into slavery.

The book is published by National Geographic and is for kids ages 9-12.

Reading & Signing Events:
Thursday, February 5, 7-8pm
Bristen's Eatery, 751 Franklin Avenue
(between St. Johns Place & Sterling Place)

Saturday, February 7th @ 12pm
Nairobi's Knapsack
744 Franklin Avenue
Price: Free, space is limited,
Please RSVP 347.295.2011



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