Jack Gantos

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Iowa City Public Library’s first Author in Residence, Jack Gantos, will talk about his books, his life and his creative process as part of the Library’s celebration of five years in its new facility in June 2009. He is the celebrated author of “Joey Pigza Loses Control,” a Newbery Honor Book. He is also the author of the popular picture books about Rotten Ralph, and “Jack's Black Book,” the latest in his acclaimed series of semi-autobiographical story collections featuring his alter ego, Jack Henry. His publications can take a reader from cradle to grave, from picture books and middle-grade fiction to novels for young adults and adults. Gantos lives with his wife and daughter in Boston, Mass.

SCHEDULE

Schedule for Author in Residence Jack Gantos: June 17 & 18, 2009
The following schedule is subject to changes and additions. Please visit this page for more information in the coming weeks. Jack Gantos events are supported by a gift from the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation.

JACK GANTOS 4-6 GRADE EVENT: JOEY & JACK BOOKS EVENT
WHEN: 2-3 p.m. June 17, Meeting Room A, B & C.
CONTACT: Children’s Services at 319.356.5200, option 6.
This event is open to the public. This event will be broadcast LIVE on The Library Channel, Iowa City cable channel 10.

JACK GANTOS YOUNG ADULT EVENT
WHEN: 4-5 p.m. June 17, Meeting Room A, B & C.
CONTACT: Fiction Desk, 319.356.5200, option 4, teens@icpl.org.
This event is open to the public. This event will be broadcast LIVE on The Library Channel, Iowa City cable channel 10.

JACK GANTOS ADULT EVENT: JOURNALING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
WHEN: 7-8 p.m. June 17, Meeting Room A, B & C.
CONTACT: Fiction Desk, 319.356.5200, option 4, fiction1@icpl.org.
This event is open to the public. This event will be broadcast LIVE on The Library Channel, Iowa City cable channel 10.

JACK GANTOS PRE-K EVENT: ROTTEN RALPH STORYTIME
(For Pre-K children and parents). A preschool-age oriented program for preschoolers where longer stories and books are shared with fewer activities. Preschool Storytime is recommended for children who are 3, 4 or 5 years old.
WHEN: 10:30-11 a.m. June 18, Meeting Room A, B & C
CONTACT: Children’s Services at 319.356.5200, option 6.
This event is open to the public. This event will be broadcast LIVE on The Library Channel, Iowa City cable channel 10.

JACK GANTOS K-6 GRADE EVENT: FROM PICTURE BOOKS TO SHORT STORIES AND JOURNALS
2-3 p.m. June 18 Meeting Room A, B & C
CONTACT: Children’s Services at 319.356.5200, option 6.
This event is open to the public. This event will be broadcast LIVE on The Library Channel, Iowa City cable channel 10.