Wednesday October 30th, 2002

John Armistead has made a name for himself writing compelling fiction for young readers. His books like The $66 Summer and Cruel as the Grave mix elements of mystery with historical and social issues. His newest novel The Return of Gabriel is set in a small Mississippi town during the height of the civli rights movement. The main character, a young man named Cooper, is forced to confront the situation head-on. His father is a staunch segregationist and his two best friends are Black and Jewish.

This is a meaningful book for adults of all ages.

There will be a reception at 5 p.m., reading at 5:30.