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Children's picture book storytime, craft and cat adoption event/food drive
Newfane-based children's author Diana Tuorto will offer a storytime and signing of her new children's picture book, Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager, at Lock City Books (8 Market Street, Bewley Building, Lockport) on Saturday, December 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuorto will read her new picture book at 11:30 a.m. Attendees will also be able to create a FREE cat craft, while supplies last.
Cat by Cat Inc. is hosting a cat adoption event at Lock City the same day. Lock City is currently collecting canned cat food leading up to the event, with a goal of raising 1,000 cans for the rescue!
Contributing oil painter Ava Bucci will also sign the new picture book and sell her artwork. Bucci attends Lockport High School, and creates artwork that reflect her love of animals. Through her art, Bucci shares her creativity with the world, hoping to inspire others.
Buy a copy of Tuorto’s new picture book, or two copies of Tuorto’s other titles, to get a FREE 6” plush kitten or unicorn, while supplies last.
Purchase signed copies of Tuorto’s six children’s books as a set for $35 or get discounts on individual titles.
Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager is based on the true story of a feral barn cat who is torn between the outdoor world she knows and desire to live with her special human “Mama.” When Ms. Alberta finds the courage to take a step towards house cat life, something gets in her way: Mama’s dog. Can a barn cat and a barking dog set aside their differences and become friends?
Diana Tuorto has been writing fiction and poetry since the age of ten, and most are written from a horse or cat’s point of view. Her books range from two illustrated picture books (ages 4-7+) and easy reader (5-8+) to three middle grade novels (8-12+).
A portion of Tuorto’s book proceeds benefit several animal rescues and charities.
Learn more about Tuorto's other books at HorseBooksForKids.com. Find Lock City Books online at Lockcitybooks.com. Attendees can park in the adjoining parking lot in marked visitor spaces or along Market Street.
