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Tami Hoag will be at the Poisoned Pen on January 4th to promote her new book, Deeper Than the Dead. Come meet an author the Chicago Tribune called "one of the most intense suspense writers around."

A resident of Southern California and passionate about illegal gun flow between Mexico and the U.S., T. Jefferson Parker offers us a window into his world in his third book to feature the beloved character Charlie Hood. T. Jefferson Parker is the bestselling, two-time Edgar Award- winning author of sixteen ... (more)previous novels. The Washington Post says T. Jefferson Parker writes "the best of today's crime fiction."

John Lescroart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty previous novels, including A Plague of Secrets, Betrayal, The Suspect and The Hunt Club. Meet him and hear him discuss his new book, Treasure Hunt.

Presented by Educational and Librarian Specialist Denice Baldetti, GBS is pleased to offer a year long calendar of exciting Educator workshops! Valuable handouts, curriculum practical application, exciting resources, goodies, news, and more! Time to browse and mingle with colleagues as well. Each workshop ... (more)is eligible for a minimum of two clock hours of Professional Development! RESERVE YOUR SEAT - SPACE IS LIMITED 602.863.6000 JANUARY WORKSHOP - FREE FOR TEACHERS - TWO CREDIT HOURS "In Pursuit of Storytelling" A look at the art form of storytelling: How to tell a story, telling a story, and finding stories to tell. Hands on activities include flannel board activities and prop ideas.

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Presented by Educational and Librarian Specialist Denice Baldetti, GBS is pleased to offer a year long calendar of exciting Educator workshops! Valuable handouts, curriculum practical application, exciting resources, goodies, news, and more! Time to browse and mingle with colleagues as well. Each workshop ... (more)is eligible for a minimum of two clock hours of Professional Development! RESERVE YOUR SEAT 602.863.6000 FEBRUARY WORKSHOP - FREE FOR TEACHERS - TWO CREDIT HOURS "Get Artsy! Get Crafty!" March is National Craft Month. Prepare ahead and learn about artists, book connections and, of course, some hands on activities to celebrate the excitement that crafting offers young and old alike!

A critically acclaimed thriller writer, Fairstein's real life experience in the legal system has lead to the creation of some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time. After rising through the courtroom ranks at a time when so few women were successful in law, she became a Manhattan prosecutor ... (more)and led the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office for twenty-six years. She continues to practice law and is a visible and active advocate for victims of violence. Meet Linda Fairstein and hear her discuss her new book, Hell Gate.

Presented by Educational and Librarian Specialist Denice Baldetti, GBS is pleased to offer a year long calendar of exciting Educator workshops! Valuable handouts, curriculum practical application, exciting resources, goodies, news, and more! Time to browse and mingle with colleagues as well. Each workshop ... (more)is eligible for a minimum of two clock hours of Professional Development! RESERVATION REQUIRED ALWAYS - SPACE IS LIMITED - 602.863.6000 APRIL WORKSHOP - FREE FOR TEACHERS - TWO CREDIT HOURS "Sharing History Through Picture Books” Discover the power of picture books to reveal behind the scenes snippits of history and the people intertwined with historical events.

Presented by Educational and Librarian Specialist Denice Baldetti, GBS is pleased to offer a year long calendar of exciting Educator workshops! Valuable handouts, curriculum practical application, exciting resources, goodies, news, and more! Time to browse and mingle with colleagues as well. Each workshop ... (more)is eligible for a minimum of two clock hours of Professional Development! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - SPACE IS LIMITED 602.863.6000 MAY WORKSHOP - FREE FOR TEACHERS - TWO CREDIT HOURS! Expand your memory, creative thinking, reasoning skills, and more. Link books and literature to activities that will keep your brain revved and your mind sharp over the summer!