Bruce Hale is coming our way!!

That's right book lovers...be afraid, be very afraid...bwahahahaha...

Okay, actually, not really! Bruce will be the first author to visit the Metro Network as part of the Out Loud! Author Series. He will be here (yes, here!) at the Hiawatha Library on April 29th at 4 pm to speak to ages young and old about his books and illustrations.

A little background on the author: Bruce was raised by wolves just outside of Los Angeles, California (no lie, that's what his website says). Bruce has written and illustrated over 20 books for children. A speaker and avid traveler, Bruce has visited numerous schools, colleges, universities and national conferences. He currently resides in California with his wife Janette and when it's alright with the lizards, will get a dog someday!

Bruce is the author of the Moki the Gecko children's books and also the Chet Gecko Mystery series. (Evidentally, he has a thing with lizards...) A little background information on the two series:

"What do you get when you cross Raymond Chandler with the Marx Brothers? Meet Chet Gecko, a sassy, wisecracking fourth-grade detective from Emerson Hicky Elementary. He’s everyone’s favorite elementary-school detective and lizard of mystery."

Chet Gecko: Case File

Who is Chet Gecko? Our research reveals:

• Favorite foods: Stinkbug pie, Pillbug Crunch bars, wolf-spider lasagna.

• Siblings: Little sister Pinky.

• Dislikes: (See siblings.) Also, math class, broccoli, homework, lima beans, cooties, and crying reptiles.

• Likes: Mysteries, food, best friend Natalie Attired, food, comic books, food, and of course, food.

• Little-known facts: Dodgeball champion, two years running.

• Hobbies: Teasing sister, reading, cartooning, skateboarding, knitting doilies for submarines. (Just kidding about that last one.)

• Business: Danger.

"Moki is a Hawaiian surfing gecko who loves to laugh. Each book follows Moki and his animal friends on a Hawaiian adventure, full of warmth and humor. Whether Moki's hanging ten, saving Santa, or sizing up a Black Bufo, he and his Hawaiian animal pals always offer young readers an exciting adventure with just a little bit more."


We look forward to seeing you (and Bruce) here at Hiawatha Public Library on April 29th at 4 pm to see and visit with Bruce Hale! So be sure not to forget to bring your favorite copies of Chet Gecko or Moki books for Bruce to sign! I know I'll have mine ready!!



P.S. Bruce, if you're reading this...I love lizards too!