Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am
Meet local titleholders Miss Southeastern Massachusetts Lily Jeswald and Miss Southeastern Massachusetts Teen Marianna McCallum. Lily and Marianna are both children’s book authors and will be sharing their stories. They will also sign autographs and copies of their books, which can be purchased prior to the event using the links below. Recommended for ages 5-9.
Lily, a resident of Lakeville, is the author of You Can’t Catch It, which focuses on Type 1 Diabetes. As a T1 Warrior herself, Lily has faced many challenges and hopes her book will help children & parents understand and share kindness towards those living with T1 Diabetes.
Marianna, a resident of Walpole, has written Beetrix Finds Her Walnut Tree, a story about a bee who overcomes bullying and discovers her inner strength. Marianna’s message, “Bee kind, you can’t rewind,” emphasizes the importance of kind words across generations.