Thursday, March 18, Finding the Stories in History, Wayland Library, 7:30pm

Author Jacqueline Greene will talk about how historical research fuels her books. Ms. Greene is the author of the new “American Girl” series about a young Jewish immigrant named Rebecca Rubin. The six-book series is set in 1914 New York City when immigrants flooded into America. Ms. Greene has written more than 30 fiction and non-fiction books for young readers, many of which have received national awards and recognition. In nearly every fiction book, a little-known piece of history sparks the plot. Her books are set in many varying places: from Rembrandt’s home in Amsterdam in 1654 to 1500s Barcelona when the Inquisition ruled with an iron fist. She uses libraries, museums, on-site visits, personal interviews, and the Internet to do research. In every case, sleuthing in historical records provides grist for the imagination mill as the history she uncovers is turned into a character’s story. Co-sponsored with the Wayland Historical Society. (This program is suitable for adults or older teens; Ms. Greene will be at the library for a children's program on the Rebecca Rubin series and doll on April 22.)

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