The Friends of the Gwinnett County Public Library to Host An American Girl Doll Tea Party Featuring an American Girl Series Author Visit

Evelyn Coleman, the award winning author of several American Girl Doll books including the Addy series mystery titled Shadows on Society Hill will join guests and their dolls at the Historic Strickland House in Duluth on February 26th from 2-4pm.  This fundraiser benefits the Gwinnett County Public Library. The ticket price includes tea and pastries, a book discussion with the American Girl Doll book series author, an autographed copy of the American Girl book Shadows on Society Hill, and a free tour of the Duluth Historical Society Museum.  There will also be a raffle for American Girl clothes, books, and other items.

Ms. Coleman’s work has received an Edgar nomination for Best Juvenile Mystery, the Distinctive Children’s Literature Award, and The Black & Latino National Teachers of English Award.

Tickets for this fundraiser event are $15.00, which include admission for one adult with one child, and additional guests are $10.00 each.  Seating is limited.  The event will take place at the Historic Strickland House located at 2956 Buford Hwy in Duluth, Ga.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.friendsgcpl.org.