Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19 for a meet-and-greet with author and illustrator Nilah Magruder as she promotes her latest book, Creaky Acres. After spending the day visiting schools, Nilah will be at the Iguana in the evening to meet fans and sign books!
This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
About the book: A heartwarming graphic novel about being the new kid in middle school, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself through the power of horseback riding—perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson’s Roller Girl.
Nora is a prize-winning horseback rider in a suburban area, with a tight-knit circle of best friends. But when her mom gets a prestigious new job in a poor, rural area, she has to adjust to a lot of change: to being the only Black kid in a new class and to a new barn called Creaky Acres, where her beloved horse, Hay Fever, will make his new home.
It’s there she meets sweet and geeky Laura, goofy and fun-loving Wilson, and fearless Dolores (aka Dizzy). With her ragtag team of equestrians, Nora learns it’s okay to stand out and steps into her power as a leader, realizing that being a rider isn’t just about winning—or maybe that winning just might look different than what she’d thought.
“Readers will fall in love with Nora and her quirky crew, the world of Creaky Acres, and all the horses . . . and cows . . . and possums!” —Varian Johnson, award-winning author of Twins
About the illustrator: Nilah Magruder is the author of M.F.K., How to Find a Fox, and Wutaryoo. She has written comics, illustrated children’s books, and worked as a writer and storyboard artist for animation. Nilah lives in Maryland and spends her free time baking, gardening, and wrangling her dogs, cats, and chickens. Find her at http://NilahMagruder.com.
