Spend an afternoon with author Katherine Marsh at Symphony Space

Meet, greet, and enjoy an afternoon with Katherine Marsh at Thalia Kid’s Book Club on Sept. 22.

Young readers ages 10 to 14 will spend an afternoon with the beloved author of “The Night Tourist;” “Jepp, Who Defied the Stars;” and “The Door by the Staircase.” Marsh’s latest middle-grade novel, “Nowhere Boy,” touches on the timely topic of refugees and immigration through the story of two boys whose worlds collide, changing everything they thought they knew about heroism, hope, and love. This workshop will include a conversation and writing activities with the author, games, a book signing, and more!

The event is limited to 30 young people, and reservations must be made in advance.

An Afternoon with Katherine Marsh, Sept. 22 from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Admission is $45 and includes the price of book, which will be mailed prior to the event.

Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side, (212) 864–5400; www.symphonyspace.org].

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