Dear Readers and Riders: The Life of Marguerite Henry

Join us Oct. 29 as author Lettie Teague discusses her new book: “Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the program begins at 7 p.m. Please register if you plan to attend in person or online.

Henry was a beloved and best-selling children’s author who wrote adventure stories that featured horses and other animals. She won the Newbery Medal for “King of the Wind,” a 1948 book about horses, and she was a runner-up for two others. “Misty of Chincoteague” (1947) is one of the most popular children’s books of all time.

In doing research for her book, Teague relied heavily on Henry’s archival materials, which are held in the University of Minnesota Libraries’ Kerlan Collection for Children’s Literature. Following a reading from her book, Teague will be joined by Lisa Von Drasek for a discussion and audience Q&A. Von Drasek is the Miranker Family Curatorial Chair of the Kerlan Collection.

About the program

• 6:30 p.m. – Doors open and book sales by Red Balloon Bookshop
• 7 p.m. – Program begins
• Reception and book signing following the program

About Lettie Teague

Lettie Teague has been The Wall Street Journal’s wine columnist since 2010, covering the world of wine from Argentina to Washington state and all the wine countries, regions and winemakers in between.

Before joining the Journal in 2010, Lettie was the executive wine editor and columnist for Food & Wine magazine. She is the author of three books: “Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry,”  “Wine in Words,” and “Educating Peter.” She co-authored and illustrated “Fear of Wine.”

About Lisa Von Drasek

Lisa Von Drasek is the Miranker Family Curatorial Chair of the Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature — an internationally recognized resource in the field of children’s literature. The Kerlan is available to researchers, educators, families, and all who love children’s literature. Anyone can make an appointment to view its materials.

Event details

What: Dear Readers and Riders: The Life of Marguerite Henry | A book reading with author Lettie Teague
When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Program begins at 7 p.m.
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library and online | Parking and directions

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