Contributed by Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, welcomes award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson on Saturday June 7, 2008 at 1pm featuring her Volunteer Vet Series.

About the Author

Born Laurie Beth Halse (rhymes with waltz. Not hal-see) on October 23, 1961 in Potsdam. As a teenager she most enjoyed science fiction and fantasy. She has lived on a pig farm in Denmark as an exchange student for thirteen months and proudly graduated from OCC and Georgetown University.

“It is an honor to host Laurie Halse Anderson,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books and Coffee. “The numerous awards she’s received truly reflect her ability to get inside the mind of young adults and middle readers. So well written are her novels, adults find them intriguing too.”

About the book Vet Volunteers: Series 1-6 Ages 9-12

#6 Storm Rescue “Sunita Patel is book smart and good with cats. When a hurricane approaches, Sunita realizes that Lucy, a diabetic cat with a broken leg, is in danger, along with her owner, Mrs. Clark. When the vets are called out on emergency, the evacuation starts. Will Sunita be able to save Lucy or will she be a scaredy-cat?”

#5 Say Good-bye “Yum-Yum is an adorable shih tzu and one of Zoe’s favorite clients. When Zoe and Yum-Yum visit a ward of cancer patients, she is amazed by how much joy the tiny dog can spread in an instant. But then Yum-Yum is diagnosed with cancer himself. How can Zoe help the little dog pull through?”

About the book Twisted: publication: March 2007

From School Library Journal; Grade 9 Up–“Socially inept Tyler Miller thinks his senior year of high school is going to be a year like no other. After being sentenced to a summer of character building physical labor following a graffiti prank, his reputation at school receives a boost, as do his muscles. Enter super-popular Bethany Milbury, sister of his tormentor, Chip, and daughter of his father’s boss. Tyler’s newfound physique has attracted her interest and infuriated Chip, leading to ongoing conflicts at school. Likewise, Tyler’s inability to meet his volatile father’s demands to be an asset, not a liability adds increasing tension. All too quickly, Tyler’s life spirals out of control.”

About the book Chains: publication: October 21, 2008

For a list of awards too numerous to list, visit www.writerlady.com

Creekside Books & Coffee is located at 35 Fennell Street in Skaneateles. The bookstore is the only retail store in the village selling new hardcover and paperback books as well as toys, gifts, greeting cards and other merchandise. The coffeehouse features the freshest roasted coffee in town, a light fare menu and a pleasant atmosphere to relax and enjoy.