The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) will host award-winning children’s and young adult author Varian Johnson for a special event at the Fishers Library on Tuesday, March 11, at 5:00 PM. Young readers and families are invited to hear Johnson share stories, answer questions, and sign books in an interactive program designed for elementary through teen audiences.

Johnson is known for his acclaimed novels, including The Parker Inheritance, which received the Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards; The Great Greene Heist, an ALA Notable Children’s Book and Kirkus Reviews Best Book; and the graphic novel Twins, illustrated by Shannon Wright, which was named an NPR Best Book.

“We are excited to host award-winning author Varian Johnson at our Fishers Branch,” said HEPL Children’s Program Coordinator Allison Kartman. “Hearing from an author firsthand can bring literature to life and help kids connect with the written word in a dynamic way. We hope everyone will come out to hear from this great author and support a local Indy bookstore, Loudmouth Books, by buying some of Mr. Johnson’s titles.”

Following the program, Johnson will be available to sign and personalize books. Loudmouth Books will be onsite with a selection of his works available for purchase.

The event is free and open to the public. While registration is not required, attendees are encouraged to sign up to help organizers plan for attendance.

For more information, visit hamiltoneastpl.org.