Village Books Hosts Award Winning Author Kirby Larson for the Release of
New Children’s Book,
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Families are Invited to Attend Free Book Reading and Signing
Bellingham, WA. —November 17, 2009—Newbery Honor award author Kirby Larson is celebrating the release of her new book, Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle with a book signing at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Village Books in Bellingham. The public is invited to attend this free, family friendly event, co-sponsored by The Alternative Humane Society. Village Books will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sale of Larson’s books during the event to The Alternative Humane Society.
“I am thrilled that The Alternative Humane Society will benefit from the Bellingham launch of the book,” said Larson. “And I’m honored that this second collaboration with Mary Nethery has led to another story that touches readers of all ages.” Larson’s Bellingham connections include attending Sunnyland Elementary for one year before moving with her family to Yakima and then Seattle. She returned to graduate from Sehome High School and then from Western Washington University, with a BA in Broadcast Communications.
ABOUT – Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle, ISBN 031605318X,
Little Brown
Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs’ life changed when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The two formed a fast friendship, made stronger by Dennis's willingness to share his meals, offer a warm place to sleep, and give Nubs the kind of care and attention he had never received before. Nubs became part of Dennis's human "pack" until duty required the Marines to relocate a full 70 miles away--without him. Nubs had no way of knowing that Marines were not allowed to have pets. So began an incredible journey that would take Nubs through a freezing desert, filled with danger, to find his friend and would lead Dennis on a mission that would touch the hearts of people all over the world. Nubs and Dennis will remind readers that friendship has the power to cross deserts, continents, and even species. “Nubs” received a starred review from Booklist, debuted at #4 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, and was featured in the 11/16/09 issue of People Magazine. Major Dennis and Nubs were also guests on the Today Show, and the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Reader's Digest is running a holiday feature interviewing Major Dennis in its December issue, reviews or features will be published in Military Officer magazine, AKC Family Dog magazine, The American Dog Magazine, Dog World, and Publishers Weekly. For more information, check www.thestoryofnubs.com.
About the Authors
Brian Dennis is a major in the Marines. He and Nubs live in San Diego, California.
Kirby Larson’s portfolio includes the 2007 Newbery Honor Award book, Hattie Big Sky (Delacorte); and ASPCA Henry Bergh and Southern Independent Booksellers Award winner, Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, (Walker), co-written with her good friend, Mary Nethery and illustrated by New Orleans resident, Jean Cassels. Kirby Larson lives in Kenmore, Washington. Larson is at work on two middle grade historical novels to be published in Fall 2010 and Spring 2011. www.kirbylarson.com
Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books, including Hannah and Jack, Mary Veronica's Egg, and Orange Cat Goes to Market.She shares the ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award and the SIBA Award for Two Bobbies with her sweet friend, Kirby Larson. Nethery's newest picture book, The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star will be out from Clarion in Spring 2010. Mary Nethery lives in Eureka, California. www.marynethery.com
Larson and Nethery both offer school visits and participated in a blog tour November 1-7, 2009. For more information, contact info@provatomarketing.com or 360.597.3432.
About Village Books
1200 11 th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 | 360.733.1599 | www.villagebooks.com
Village Books is a community-based, independent bookstore located in the Historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham, Washington, where it has been awarded the Tourism Business of the Year by the members of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Since 1980 we have been Whatcom County, Washington's "Community Bookshop for Browsing." The store was also honored as the 2008 Outstanding Philanthropic Small Business in Washington State.
About The Alternative Human Society
info@alternativehumanesociety.org | 360.671.7445 | http://www.alternativehumanesociety.org
The Alternative Humane Society is an all volunteer non-profit companion animal welfare organization. We have no office, no shelter, and no paid staff. 100% of the money we raise goes toward our programs: Spay/Neuter Vouchers, Dog Foster and Adoption, and Community Cats Information and Referral.
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