PORT TOWNSEND — As a writer of books for young people, Patrick Jennings doesn’t necessarily hold his readings at bookstores.
Tonight, it turns out, Jennings will give a free reading at 7 p.m. at Elevated Ice Cream, 627 Water St., of his new book, My Homework Ate My Homework.
This story is about 10-year-old Zaritza, who gets extra credit by taking home the class ferret, Bandito, for the weekend.
Zaritza accidentally leaves Bandito’s cage open, and the ferret goes missing.
Zaritza blames everyone else, including her 3-year-old sister. And her excuses get bigger and bigger.
Besides My Homework, Jennings will have on hand his other books, such as Dognap, Guinea Dog and the picture book Bat and Rat.
All ages are welcome at tonight’s event.
Each book purchased at Elevated Ice Cream or at nearby Imprint Bookstore, 820 Water St., will bring the reader a “wooden nickel” token for a small ice-cream cone, Jennings noted.
To learn more about his books and about the life of a writer in Port Townsend, visit www.PatrickJennings.com.
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Features Editor Diane Urbani de la Paz can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5062, or at diane.urbani@peninsuladailynews.com.
