Community Corner
Joanna M. Leone, 1/17/14 Norwalk Guest Speaker
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Joanna M. Leone, Connecticut author of "Slices of Life Italian-American Stories" will share her book at an AuthorSpeak program at the Norwalk Public Library, located on 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT on Friday, January 17th, 2014 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm. ( Snow date is Friday, January 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm) . The AuthorSpeak series is designed to provide readers and authors an opportunity to meet, talk about their recently published books and share their thoughts, ideas and experiences.
Joanna looks forward to talking about Italian-Americans who shared their memories about family, love, devotion, struggle, traditions, celebrations and romance.
On a winter afternoon, your heart will be warmed by the memoirs contained in her book. It will trigger your own special memories. Most of all, Leone looks forward to everyone opening up their hearts that day and hearing about your own memories which are tucked away in your hearts.
Enjoy a light lunch which will be provided by the Norwalk Public Library. You will enjoy soup, salad, bread, dessert, and coffee compliments of the Norwalk Public Library. Leone will bring Italian cookies from a local bakery for all to enjoy along with free bookmarks!
Admission is free but reservations are recommended. For more information: http://www.norwalklib.org or contact Cynde Bloom Lahey, Library Programming Specialist at (203) 899-2780, ext. 15133 orclahey@norwalkpubliclibrary.org .
Her book, "Slices of Life Italian-American Stories" will be available for purchase for $ 23.95 that day or simply sit back and enjoy participating in the nostalgic hour. Her book may also be purchased on line at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Authorhouse.com and many other on-line retail sites.