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Meet the Author John Sheirer

Date of Program:  Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Visit the Enfield Public Library on Thursday, March 20th at 7:00 PM to meet author, John Sheirer, as he returns to the library to share his newest book, Libby Speaks: The Wit and Wisdom of the World’s Wisest Dog.

We all know that dogs have a special wisdom that makes them among the most beloved creatures on earth. Libby Speaks provides a rare look into one miraculous canine mind as Libby, a happy and lovable Border Terrier, gives us her gift of insight about life's mysteries. John Sheirer's stunning photographs provide the perfect backdrop for Libby to share her wit and wisdom with readers young, old, and every age in between.

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John is also the author of several books, including 2012's Tales of a Real American Liberal, a collection of essays exploring politics and current events from an unapologetically patriotic liberal perspective. He also wrote the 2008 memoir Loop Year: 365 Days on the Trail, which received the Connecticut Green Circle Award for environmental activism, as well as the 2005 memoir Growing Up Mostly Normal in the Middle of Nowhere, a finalist for the Sante Fe Writers Project Literary Award. 

As well, John teaches English and Communications at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, Connecticut, where he has been honored multiple times by Who's Who Among America's Teachers and recently received the Distinguished Service and Educational Excellence Award.

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John recently became a grandfather for the first time and lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with Betsy Sheirer, the world's wisest wife, and Libby, the world's wisest dog.

Books will be on hand for sale and signing.  All programs at the Enfield Public Library are free and all are welcome.  To register for this program, please visit the Circulation Desk or call 860-763-7512.  For more information on upcoming library programs, please visit our website: www.enfieldpubliclibrary.org

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