Tween author visits library, discusses fairy tales and legends

Posted February 29, 2016 10:00 pm

Submitted by Arlington Heights Memorial Library

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library continued its celebration of all things fairy tale by welcoming tween fairy tale author Liesl Shurtliff to the library on Thursday, Feb. 25. Shurtliff, the author of "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin" and "Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk," talked with a group of more than 150 fairy tale fans about myths and legends, where they come from, how they change and what they mean to us today. More than 40 tweens joined Shurtliff for a writing workshop earlier in the day for fourth- to sixth-grade students.

Visit the library for an upcoming fairy-tale themed program or visit Kids' World's Once Upon a Time … Exploring the World of Fairy Tales interactive play exhibit for children ages 3 to 10 that runs through March 26. The exhibit is made possible by a gift from the Friends of the Library.

To learn more about the Once Upon a Time exhibit and fairy tale programs for all ages, including family movie screenings nights, puppet shows and plays, book discussions, crafts and more, visit ahml.info/fairytales.

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