Legendary Children’s Author and Caldecott Winning Illustrator Kevin Henkes Visits Evanston Public Library on February 1. Space is limited and registration is required.

Legendary children’s author and Caldecott winning illustrator Kevin Henkes will be at Evanston Public Library on Wednesday, February 1 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Library’s Community Meeting Room. The public is invited to meet the author and join him for a celebration of the release of his 50th book, the highly acclaimed Egg.  The celebrated creator of such award winners as Kitten’s First Full Moon, Waiting, The Year of Billy Miller, among many others, will then be on hand to autograph books available for purchase from The Book Stall.

EPL Children’s Librarian Brian Wilson said, “We are thrilled that Mr. Henkes will be visiting EPL to celebrate this milestone, the release of his 50th book!”

Seating is limited and registration is required.  Register online or by calling 847-448-8610. Due to possible high demand, registrants are asked to be present at least 10 minutes before the program begins; unclaimed seats will go to those in the stand-by line.