Grandmother and child nuzzling noses.
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Poonam Mistry, illustration for Goodnight Ganesha by Nadia Salomon (Philomel). ©2021 Poonam Mistry.

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon

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For Families
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Free with Museum admission

Join author Nadia Salomon as she shares her debut book Goodnight Ganesha, celebrating the bedtime rituals of a pair of siblings visiting their grandparents in India. She’ll read from the book and share an activity sheet for kids to learn about Kalamkari art, the style of illustration found in the book.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.

Don’t forget to purchase your museum admission in advance, as visitor capacity is reduced.

Who You'll Meet
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Nadia Salomon

Boston native Nadia Salomon is an award-winning journalist who holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. She is the author of Goodnight Ganesha, a Bank Street Best Children’s Book and an ALSC Día Selection. A Voice of Hope is her latest release. It received the 2019 SCBWI WOOP Honor Award for work of outstanding progress. She works closely with SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, Kids Comics Unite, and Storyteller Academy. When Nadia’s not spinning yarns, you’ll most likely find her blogging about her favorite reads on her Nadia’s Nook platform. She now lives in California. You can visit her at NadiaSalomon.com or follow her on Instagram @NadiaSalomon.Author.

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Two children look out a window at a night sky whose stars form the shape of Ganesha.

Goodnight Ganesha