Jennifer Chiaverini

The latest from Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of the Elm Creek Quilts series, rescues an untold story from the annals of history. Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker takes a rich look at the extraordinary friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a former slave who won her freedom by the skill of her needle, and the friendship of the First Lady by her devotion.

Registration recommended, as seating is limited to 200 people. Call (262) 636-9217.

Location: Street: 75 Seventh St. Additional: Racine Public Library City: Racine, Province: Wisconsin Postal Code: 53403 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Venue: Left Bank Books - Central West End

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini illuminates the extraordinary friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a former slave who won her freedom by the skill of her needle, and the friendship of the First Lady by her devotion. In this impeccably researched, engrossing novel, Chiaverini brings history to live in rich, moving style.

Location: Street: Left Bank Books - Central West End Additional: 399 N. Euclid Ave. City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63108 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Jennifer Chiaverini brings The giving quilt, the latest in her New York Times-bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series, to Hudson on Saturday, November 10 at 1 PM. She'll be speaking at Laurel Lake Retirement Community.

At Elm Creek Manor, the week after Thanksgiving is "Quiltsgiving", a time to commence a season of generosity. From near and far, quilters and aspiring quilters - a librarian, a teacher, a college student, and a quilt-shop clerk among them - gather for a special winter session of quilt camp, to make quilts for Project Linus.

Each quilter, ever mindful that many of her neighbors, friends, and family members are struggling through difficult times, uses her creative gifts to alleviate their collective burden. As the week unfolds, the quilters respond to Sylvia's provocative question in ways as varied as the life experiences that drew them to Elm Creek Manor. Love and comfort are sewn into the warm, bright, beautiful quilts they stitch, and their stories collectively consider the strength of human connection and its rich rewards.

Featuring not only well-loved characters but also intriguing newcomers, The giving quilt will remind us all: Giving from the heart blesses the giver as much as the recipient, and while giving may not always be easy, it is always worthwhile.

In real life, Chiaverini has long been active in Project Linus, which is dedicated to providing handmade quilts and blankets to children in need. In support of this charitable organization, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of The giving quilt will be donated to Project Linus.

The event is free, but space is limited, so we suggest signing up beforehand. Contact The Learned Owl at 330-653-2252 or 1-800-968-2685 to register for the event.

Location: Street: Offsite location: 200 Laurel Lake Dr. City: Hudson, Postal Code: 44236-2826 (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Jennifer Chiaverini discusses The Giving Quilt.

Jennifer Chiaverini is the author of the very popular 16 volumes in the Elm Creek Quilt series in addition to four books of quilt patterns inspired by those novels. She visits us with the latest book in her series, ”The Giving Quilt,” an artful novel that imnagines what good would come from practicing the holiday spirit each and every day of the year. In addition to her successful writing career, the author designs the Elm Creek Quilts fabric line from Red Rooster Fabrics. If you enjoy quilting, you probably already know of her work, but if not we think you’ll find her as charming and engaging as her novels. We’ll have copiews of her books fo9r sale and signing at this free event. (jasbro)… (more)