Big Read Lakeshore: Author Talk with Yuyi Morales
Author Talk with Yuyi Morales: Tapas and Dreams / Etapas y Suenos
Meet author Yuyi Morales and learn about her approach to creating inspirational children’s books. In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the United States with her infant son, leaving behind everything she owned. Speaking no English, she found hope at a local library- and went on to a successful career writing and illustrating award-winning children’s books. Morales has written many picture books and nonfiction titles for children, including the New York Times bestselling “Dreamers,“ the Big Read Lakeshore 2024 book selection. “Dreamers” is a picture book biography in which Morales tells her own story of immigrating to the United States and finding sanctuary and salvation at the local public library.
Below is the schedule for the evening:
- 5:30 – 6:20 PM
- “Tapas and Dreams” Happy Hour, hosted by Latinos Working for the Future, in an upstairs gallery in the Muskegon Museum of Art, featuring a variety of Latino savory dishes, drinks, and community.
- Latinos Working For The Future welcomes the community for the “Etapas y Suenos” event at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Step inside one of the Muskegon Museum of Art’s galleries to enjoy a variety of tasty dishes, drinks, and community.
- 6:30 PM
- Author Talk with Yuyi Morales follows an opening act featuring Ballet Folklorico Dancer, Alizee Lopez.
Stay for a book sale and signing after.
Overflow will be in the Hackley Library, where the presentation will be live streamed.
*Registration required.
This is a Big Read Lakeshore event, made possible through the contributions and partnership of Hackley Public Library, Latinos Working for the Future, Muskegon Museum of Art and Muskegon Area District Library.
