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On Sunday we introduced “The Great Lake Rescue” to our community by hosting an Ice Cream Book Launch party. The event took place at our local park. Our invitations were sent to array of friends, classmates, and the esteemed illustrator.
Here’s what happened:
3:00
- Ice Cream Sundaes, Root Beer Floats and Popsicles
- Meet the Author and Illustrator
- Opportunity to Purchase and Obtain Autographed Copies of the Book
- Children’s Drawing Contest with Exciting Giveaways
- Coloring Station, featuring custom sheets crafted by the illustrator
4:00
- Meet the Four Main Characters – the Egly boys
- Live Book Reading
- Q and A with the Author and Main Characters
4:40
Giveaways Announced and Prizes Given
4:45
Final Opportunity to Purchase and Obtain Autographed Copies of the Book
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Even with the rain, over 100 people came! The boys, the book, and I felt incredibly loved. One thing that really stands out to me about Minnesotans is how they don’t let the weather bother them. Rain, heat, or freezing cold, they still go out and enjoy life without hesitation.
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I forgot to ask someone to take photos of the event so I didn’t get pictures of everything and everyone, including the illustrator, Alyssa Whetstone. However, here are a few that others snapped and sent to me:
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It’s not too late to purchase a signed copy.
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Each sale now comes with a custom made coloring sheet, created by our illustrator:
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My friend Kelly posted this on Facebook after the event:
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For those of you who already own the book, can I ask you for a favor? Could you leave a review on Amazon?
Click here to leave a review, each one helps!
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