Tea Time with Valerie Tripp
Acclaimed American Girl author Valerie Tripp will speak about her creative process and the joys of writing while guests enjoy tea, tea sandwiches, and pastries from Bridgecreek Catering. Tripp will also answer questions about her stories and sign guests’ books. A raffle will be held and one lucky winner will receive a Maryellen Larkin™ doll, complete with accessories and books about her life as an American Girl in the 1950s.
Saturday, April 9, 2 pm
Deyo Hall (6 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz)
Registration is required
$25 for adults and $20 for ages 12 and under
Sponsored by New Paltz Karate Academy.
Prior to the April 9 event, children ages 7 to 12 are invited to write their own Huguenot Street Girl stories from the perspective of Maria Hasbrouck, the daughter of Jean Hasbrouck and Anna Deyo, Huguenot refugees who were among the first settlers of New Paltz. Stories will be judged by Valerie Tripp and two winners (one from each age group, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12) will have their stories read aloud at the event and will take home a prize.
For submission details and to learn more about Maria, visit http://www.huguenotstreet.org/teatime.
Date and Time
Saturday Apr 9, 2016
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
April 9, 2016
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission
$25 for adults
$20 for ages 12 and under
Contact Information
845.255.1660, info@huguenotstreet.org
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