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Golden Sower Author Visit with Picture Book Author/Illustrator Jared Chapman In-Person
Readers of all ages who love a silly story will want to attend this special author visit. The super silly picture book Seals Are Jerks by Jared Chapman has been nominated for the Nebraska Golden Sower Award in the Little Bluestem (K–2) category! In this laugh-out-loud story, a curious girl named Lorelei is surprised to discover that her adorable seal friend isn’t so friendly after all—because seals eat penguins!
Jared Chapman, the author and illustrator of this rollicking tale, will be visiting to chat about:
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His life as a picture book creator
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How he comes up with funny ideas—like animals breaking all the rules
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What inspires his colorful drawings
This is your chance to hear where jokes begin and how a simple question—“Are seals jerks?”—can turn into a whole story full of giggles and surprises.
Using the Library Safely:
The caretaker guidelines in our Safe Child Policy help ensure a safe and fun experience for your child. The guidelines are as follows:…Children ages 7 and under must have a caregiver (16+ years) in the room.
Children ages 8-9 need a caregiver in the building. Ages 10 and up can join us independently. Please see our Safe Child Policy for more information.
Please contact Whitney or Jessie in Youth Services for more information. 402-844-2100.
- Date:
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:45am
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Rooms A+B+C
- Audience:
- Adult Ages 3-8 Ages 8 and up Young Adult / Teen
- Categories:
- Author Talk