BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:A love of books and reading is a lifelong treasure passed fro m adult to child\, from generation to generation. \; The 17th annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children&rsquo\;s Literature at the Conc ord Museum in historic Concord\, Massachusetts gives Concord&rsquo\;s re nowned literary tradition a creative twist. \; From November 21\, 20 12 through January 1\, 2013\, the Museum&rsquo\;s galleries are filled w ith 36 fanciful trees of all shapes and sizes\, decorated with original ornaments inspired by acclaimed children&rsquo\;s storybooks and contemp orary picture book favorites. This year\, the Lead Sponsor for Family Tr ees is Barefoot Books\; Media Sponsor is Massachusetts Teachers Associat ion.\nOn saturday\, December 15\, meet some of the esteemed authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees\, including Honora ry Chairs Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi E. Y. Stemple\, Ilse Plume\, Grace Lin\, Jeannie Brett\, and Lynn Plourde. \; Stroll through the galleries to enjoy the trees and visit with authors and illustrators as they sign your books. \; For a complete schedule of appearances\, p lease go to www.concordmuseum.org. \; Books are available for purcha se in the Museum Shop. 1:00-4:00 p.m.\; free with Family Trees admission \, Members free. URL:http://concord.patch.com/events/afternoon-with-the-authors-and-illust rators-at-the-concord-museum SUMMARY:Afternoon with the Authors and Illustrators at the Concord Museum LOCATION:Concord Museum: 53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR