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American Girls celebrated with author visit, tea at Pearl Bailey Library

More than 70 people, including many girls with their Addy Walker American Girl dolls, turned out on April 17 to meet the author of the series, Connie Porter, at Pearl Bailey Library. A resident of Pittsburgh, Penn., Porter also has written two adult novels, “All-Bright Court” and “Imani All Mine.” “All-Bright Court” was selected by the American Library Association as one of the Best Books of 1991.

Author Connie Porter signs a book for Mahogany Baumann on April 17 at Pearl Bailey Library.

A girl from the Civil War came to Pearl Bailey Library in April.

Addy Walker, a courageous 9-year-old determined to be free in 1864, is one of the main characters in the American Girl historical fiction series. She was celebrated with two events at Pearl Bailey Library in April.

More than 70 people, including many girls with their Addy Walker American Girl dolls, turned out on April 17 to meet the author of the series, Connie Porter, at Pearl Bailey Library. A resident of Pittsburgh, Penn., Porter also has written two adult novels, “All-Bright Court” and “Imani All Mine.” “All-Bright Court” was selected by the American Library Association as one of the Best Books of 1991.

The event also included a drawing for a free Addy Walker American Girl doll, a book-signing and American Girl items for sale by Barnes & Noble Booksellers of Newport News. Girls also had the opportunity to prepare for the visit earlier in the month. On April 7, girls made a “proper” hat, then enjoyed an afternoon of tea, lemonade and treats with their dolls. Two mini Addy American Girl dolls were given away free at that event.

The Connie Porter author visit was part of the Newport News Public Library System’s celebration of National Library Week.
 

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