Friday, February 10, 2023

Due to the generosity of the Sliva Family, children’s author & illustrator, Dan Santat will virtually speak with all third and fourth graders in the Newington School District on February 10. Among other books, Mr. Santat has written the Caldecott Medal winner The Adventures of Beekle: An Unimaginary Friend as well as After the Fall, a Connecticut Nutmeg Award nominee, and the forthcoming graphic novel, The First Time for Everything. He has illustrated works for authors such as Mo Willems, Dav Pilkey, Aaron Reynolds, and more. The author visit is sponsored by the Adella S. and John M. Sliva Memorial Fund.