Author Jordan Sonnenblick Community Event Is Sept. 12 At Baylor

  • Friday, August 26, 2016

Baylor School and Erlanger Hospital will host an evening with the popular young adult fiction author Jordan Sonnenblick, on Monday, Sept. 12, from 7-7:45 p.m. followed by a question and answer session and book signing. The event is free and open to the public and takes place in Baylor’s Alumni Chapel. 

Mr. Sonnenblick is the author of seven books for children and young adults, including Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie. “Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie is the moving story of an 8th grade boy whose younger brother is battling Leukemia. Told with humor and care, this story reminds us all that even in the midst of struggle, life can bring us joy,” said Julie King, Baylor School head librarian. 

Locally, the book inspired Jack Skowronnek to create Jack’s Chattanoggins, an annual head shaving event promoting awareness of children battling cancer and raising funds for the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital at Erlanger. Jack, who is now a senior at Signal Mountain High School, has raised $175,000 according to the jackshaves.org website and will be at the event to introduce Mr. Sonnenblick. 

In addition to an evening with Mr. Sonnenblick, Erlanger officials will be on hand to answer questions about the expansion plans for a new Children's Hospital. “The new Children’s Hospital will ensure the highest level of care and will enhance the ability to attract the best medical talent," said Jan Cooper, director of development for Erlanger.  "It's unique design is inspired by many of Chattanooga's iconic landmarks and attractions, and will enhance Chattanooga's ongoing transformation." 

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