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Venue:	Cornerstone Books CLOSED
Dates:	Friday, March 27, 2009 - Sunday, March 29, 2009
Hours:	see website
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Books & Poetry

From March 27th through March 29, Salem, Massachusetts will take the weekend to celebrate the literary arts with author readings, writing workshops, open mics, word-game tournaments, parties, and more!

Saturday March 28, 2009
10am Mark Karlins and Starring Lorenzo, and Einstein Too at Cornerstone Books

Join Mark Karlins as he reads from his new children’s book: What if your family are vaudeville stars...but you're more of an astronomer? The Fabulous Fortunatos sing, dance, and juggle brilliantly, so Lorenzo, who can't do any of these, is sure he has been born into the wrong family. In fact, he's been building a spaceship on the family's roof. One day, Albert Einstein attends the show, and he recognizes Lorenzo for what he is: a genius. The two blast off on a zany adventure, but when homesickness sneaks up on Lorenzo, he learns an important lesson -- his family misses him too, and it takes more than one type of talent to make the Fortunatos fabulous.

This endearing and humorous story celebrates the power of individuality, the importance of big imagination, and the ways we all fit in -- even when we least expect it.

See science in action, and create a new planet with Mark! Reading and presentation followed by Q&A and book signing.

11am Henry Cushing's Dilemma: Children's Storytime with Peter Van and Beth Blanchard at Cornerstone Books

Peter and Beth take you back into American history with Henry Cushing's Dilemma. Henry's father is a Loyalist and Henry's uncle and cousin are Patriots. He finds he has to choose between the two sides as he experiences the Boston Tea Party in December 1774 and Col. Leslie's Retreat in Salem in February 1775, leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord two months later.

Peter Van is a tour guide and retired educator. Beth Blanchard is an elementary teacher and singer. Both are local history buffs. Enjoy the performance and learn about toys and games children played with in early America. Ideal for children ages 7-12, all welcome.

COST

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free

WEBSITE

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www.salemlitfest.com/index.html

LOCATION

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45 Lafayette St., Salem, MA, 01970 map
Phone: 978-744-1831