Children’s book duo Raschka and Giovanni to perform at Lyric Theatre on Sept. 30

Posted September 19, 2012
Chris Raschka and Nikki Giovanni have collaborated on two children's books. Photo courtesy of The Lyric Theatre

Chris Raschka and Nikki Giovanni have collaborated on two children's books. Photo courtesy of The Lyric Theatre

Chris Raschka, a Caldecott Medal winning illustrator, and Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet and Virginia Tech faculty member, will appear together in a family-friendly event at The Lyric Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

The pair have worked together on two children’s books: “The Genie in the Jar” and “The Grasshopper’s Song.” This special event will feature them collaborating as Raschka illustrates live while Giovanni reads.

Tickets are on sale now for $15 Gold, $12 Silver, and $10 for children and are available online, at the box office or by phone at 951-4771.

For more information, visit www.thelyric.com.

– Submitted by The Lyric Theatre

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