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The Story of This Place: Exploring the World of The Traveling Camera: Part 5

  • Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mt. Desert Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 (map)

This is the final session in a five part series for homeschool students.

Tuesday, February 21: Program finale! Come together at the Jesup to share projects, meet Alex, and sign books.

This program series for homeschooling students explores The Traveling Camera: Lewis Hine and the Fight to End Child Labor by Alexandra Hinrichs, with writing, photography, and local history. Sessions will be held both over Zoom and at the Jesup Memorial Library, culminating in an author visit with Alex! Each participant will receive a signed copy of The Traveling Camera. We recommend this program to homeschooling students aged 5–15.

Participation free of charge, but space is limited; registration is required. This program is cohosted by Island Readers & Writers and the Jesup Memorial Library.

About Alex

Alexandra Hinrichs is a children’s book author and middle school librarian. Alex has worked as a historical researcher at American Girl, a children’s librarian, and a children’s bookseller among other things. She earned MAs in United States History and Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed her undergraduate education at Colgate University, where she majored in History and French. Alex grew up in Princeton, Massachusetts. She has also lived in France and Thailand. She now makes her home in Bangor, Maine with her spouse and their three sons.

Earlier Event: February 21
Baby and Toddler Time
Later Event: February 23
Family Movie Afternoon: The Bad Guys