SLCL and the Novel Neighbor Present Children’s Book Author Kate Klise

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and the Novel Neighbor are pleased to present St. Louis children’s book author Kate Klise for a discussion and signing of her book, “How Mr. Silver Stole the Show,” based on the true story of  a stray kitten who wandered into the pedigreed St. Louis Cat Show and walked away with two blue ribbons!

The event will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2:00 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Rd., St. Louis MO 63011.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from the Novel Neighbor.

The event will include special kitten visitors courtesy of Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center!

Everyone loves an underdog—especially when he’s a cat!

On a rainy morning in 1947, a small gray kitten wandered into the Hamilton Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, two days before the Greater St. Louis Cat Club Show.

A stray kitten. A fancy hotel. A serious contest for pedigreed cats. What could possibly go wrong! Curl up with this heartwarming story based on a real-life stray cat who made international headlines just by showing up, being himself, and finding a little kindness. . .

KATE KLISE is the author of several picture books and novels, including “Grounded” and “Homesick.” She frequently collaborates with her sister, the illustrator M. Sarah Klise. Kate travels all over the country speaking to classrooms about her work. She lives in Norwood, Missouri.

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.