Behind the Book Lecture Series with Children's Authors Julia Inserro, Jennifer Ginn, and Cindy Freland .

Children are invited to attend this event with three young people's authors.  Children will rotate through each of the authors sessions, enjoy a read aloud and a talk with the author. Games, Face Painting and our newest scavanger hunt will be available.  Light refreshments will be served.  

Jennifer Ginn lives in Crofton with her two sons, pictured in “Lobsters on the Loose” but now adults. In addition to authoring children’s books, Jennifer was a reporter and photographer for “The Annapolis Capital.” She launched a children’s book business for a start-up publishing company and now works in communications for the University of Maryland. Her very favorite people are in their single digits.

Lobsters on the Loose

In “Lobsters on the Loose” a routine trip to the grocery store turns into an amazing adventure as a brave young boy helps the lobsters in the seafood department at the grocery store make a great escape. The sea creatures flee their tiny tank but can they make their way back to the sea? Find out in this 48-page, easy-to-read rhyming book.

— For preschoolers through age 8

My Father Flies

India, Africa, Australia, and a host of countries come to life in “My Father Flies,” as a devoted dad travels the globe. Each country’s customs, cultures, and attractions are explored as he brings tales of his every adventure back to his young son.

— 32 pages, ages 5 to 8

Julia Inserro is a mother of three who provide her with daily inspirations and just a few frustrations. She’s traveled the world and has lived in five different countries with Egypt as one of her favorites. Julia is eternally grateful to her supportive husband and the cats who share her desk space. She has authored twelve children’s books and can’t see stopping anytime soon. In truth-filled moments, she admits that she often writes and edits while sitting in a minivan. You can check out all her books at www.JuliaInserro.com.

Cindy Freland’s inspiration comes from her love of children and animals. Most of her children’s books are based on true events. Her passion is teaching children about the beauty and the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. After raising two daughters, she started a ten-book children’s series about the bay in 2013. Macy the Mermaid is her granddaughter’s favorite story and asks her mom to read it every night. Cindy enjoys gardening, swimming, walking, painting, cooking, and baking, and lives with her husband in Bowie, Maryland. Get information about FREE school presentations and order her books on www.cbaykidsbooks.com.