VALDOSTA —
VALDOSTA – Valdosta-Lowndes County Library hosts a children’s author today with a tale just right for the Halloween season.
Valdosta author Patsy Ann Rivera will sign copies of her book, “Wendy and the Witch,” 1-3 p.m. today, Oct. 6, Valdosta-Lowndes County Library, 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive.
The book’s synopsis: “Wendy has always found the old witch interesting. She has been sneaking into her home for a long time, even though everyone else in town is scared. And Wendy’s never gotten caught, but this time there are creaks and laughs that might spoil her secret …”
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