This event will be held at the Politics and Prose Wharf Location.
About City Spies: Mission Mahattan:
After a young climate activist is threatened at a rally in Venice, the City Spies jump into action in their latest adventure. Following a trail that leads them from Europe to the greatest city on earth, aka New York, each member of this young MI6 team must use their unique skills and their cutting-edge technology to catch the perpetrators on a high-speed chase that leads though and under the stacks of the New York Public Library.
About Drawing Deena:
Deena dreams of being an artist and painting masterpieces. But her parents want her to study for a money-making career. Deena discovers a way that her art can help the family clothing business, but will this be enough to convince Deena’s mother to allow her to follow her dreams?
About the Authors:
James Ponti, author of City Spies: Mission Manhattan, is the Edgar winner and New York Times Bestselling author of three middle grade book series, City Spies, Framed, Dead City and the forthcoming Sherlock Society. He is also an Emmy–nominated television writer and producer who has worked for many networks. He lives with his family in Orlando, Florida.
Hena Khan, author of Drawing Deena is a Pakistani American writer and winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature. She is the author of numerous middle grade novels including Amina’s Voice. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family.
Ages 9-12
