The Kid: After-School Writing Workshop with Jeff Schill (A Children’s Book Week Celebration)

Join The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) in celebrating Children's Book Week with a book launch for middle-grade author Jeff Schill! On Tuesday, May 7 at 4:30 pm, Mr. Schill will discuss his debut title, The Kid, a fast-paced, cleverly woven, witty western adventure! The Kid is the quickest draw in the West. Little does anyone know he isn’t real. Pull up for a tall frothy glass of sarsaparilla and enjoy this engaging Western tale, full of quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and heart. Mr. Schill will also be leading a writing workshop for all those aspiring to be the quickest pen in the Midwest! This event is perfect for kids ages 10 and up. 
 
This event is free with registration. All materials are included, as well as an after-school snack! To register, please visit our website or CLICK HERE. 
 
More About the Book: It's 1881 in Destiny, Colorado. Fourteen-year-old Henry Upton’s parents have died, and he’s trying to keep his three younger brothers together on the farm. Henry writes a story about The Kid, the fastest draw in the West, to keep people away from their parts. Meanwhile, Herbert might lose his job as an editor at Gunslinger Magazine in Philadelphia if he can't find out why the author of The Kid stories recently stopped sending them. The soft city slicker is headed out west to find the author. And Snake-Eye Sam, with evil in his heart, has set his sights on The Kid, whom he thinks is real. Breaking out of prison to shoot down The Kid is about the only thing that can cure the itch running down Sam's spine.
 
Three storylines, plus Gunslinger Magazine‘s “The Kid” stories, intertwine and come together just as Snake Eye Sam and Herbert both arrive in Destiny. On Main Street at high noon, a master plan is put in place while Henry and the Destiny sheriff work to keep the Upton brothers together.
 
Kirkus Reviews calls The Kid, "A swashbuckling adventure!" 

More About the Author: Jeff Schill is a debut author who wishes he could drink a glass of frothy sarsaparilla while working on more novels. He’s the vice president of training at the Crisis Prevention Institute. He lives in Wisconsin. Read more about him HERE! 
 
More About Children's Book Week: As part of the longest-running national celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, over 2,300 schools, libraries, and bookstores will celebrate Children’s Book Week from May 6 to May 12 in all 50 states. This year marks the 105th anniversary of Children’s Book Week; the theme for this year’s celebration is No Rules. Just Read.