THE MALDEN ADVOCATE – Friday, July 12, 2019 Page 7 Award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome to visit Malden Public Library O n Wednesday, July 24, the Malden Public Library will have the pleasure of hosting the award-winning author and former Malden resident, Lesa Cline-Ransome. For adults, there will be an informal author talk 1-2pm, and for children ages 7-11, there will be a formal author presentation 3-4pm. During her power point presentation for children, Cline-Ransome will discuss her early beginnings, how she began writing for children, the variety of projects she has written, read passages from her work and take students through the step by step process of creating a children’s book including gathering ideas, research and revision and briefly discuss the role of the illustrator. The presentation will conclude with a Q & A. EXHIBIT | from page 6 issues he has been involved in over the course of his life. That includes his work in his union and involvement in other issues over the years. Lewis can be reached Author Lesa Cline-Ransome The following biography is abridged from her website: “I grew up in Malden, MA, the daughter of two nurses and the youngest of three. I consider myself very lucky to have grown up with a mother who loved to read. Each week my Mom would take me with her at Lewisposters@gmail.com. The MATV Gallery is located at MATV, Malden’s Media Center, which is located at 145 Pleasant St. in Malden. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and SatAward-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years to our local library so that she could stock up on books. As I grew older, I would venture off into the children’s section and gather up on my own collection to check out. Through my mother, I realized that reading could become a wonderful escape and writing even more so. When my mother gave me a diary as a gift, I first filled the pages with the “very important” details of my life— adventures with my friends, secret crushes and the many ways in which my family drove me crazy. Then I began creating my own stories. By the time I reached middle school, I decided that I wanted to be a real writer, a journalist. Though my mother started me on my writing journey, it was my teachers in school and throughout college who sustained it. I became interesturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. A reception with Stephen Lewis will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and will include a presentation and opportunity for audience discussion. For more info, visit matv.org/gallery. ed in children’s books the year I married. My husband, James was working on illustrating his first book which allowed both of us to look at picture books in a new way. I eventually completed a graduate degree in elementary education and through my coursework became truly immersed in children’s literature. When I was home after the birth of our first child, James would constantly suggest that I start writing for children. Four years, four books (and four children) later and I am still writing. Now as Imake my weekly treks to the library with my own children to gather research or stock up on books, I am again reminded of just how lucky I am.” Lawnmower Tune-Up and Repairs • We repair all makes & models! • Authorized • FREE PICK-UP for all Tune-Ups! all m • We r d K-U makes & mo ma akes & mo D KU for all Tun UP fo Biker’s Outfitter 1039 Broadway, Revere • (781) 289-6466 www.bikersoutfitter.com Dealer NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! Call 781-321-2074 Pavers * Walkways * Patios * Driveways * Pool Decks Planting * Perennials * Shrubs * Trees New Lawns * Sod * Hydroseed Flowers/Annuals/Mums * Conventional Seeding * Synthetic Complete Maintenance * Cleanups (Spring & Fall) * Lawn Cutting, Edging & Weeding * Lawn Fertilizer Programs * Trim & Prune Shrubs * Mulching, Thatching Interlock Block * Fire Pits * Sitting Walls * Pillers Landscape Lighting * Design * Install * Repair * Night Illumination
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