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Meet the Author of Inspirational Children’s Book featuring Seabiscuit Heir, endorsed by Best-selling Author Laura Hillenbrand at Mendocino Book Co., Ukiah, CA – Saturday, October 9
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Sep 8, 2010, 15:45
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New Howard Medical Campus and Wellness Center
& Therapeutic Riding Program at
Champion’s home to benefit
WHAT: Co-author Roni McFadden, will be available for interviews and conducting a
book signing, featuring a book newly published by The Biscuit Press:
“Josephine-A Tale of Hope and Happy Endings”
Based on the true story of the Great-Granddaughter of Seabiscuit who battles incredible odds.
This inspirational children’s book illustrated by Sierra Gaston, is endorsed by
best-selling author Laura Hillenbrand.
Proceeds from the sale of the children’s book are in support of two charitable
causes: the new Frank R. Howard Foundation Medical Campus and Wellness
Center, and T.R.A.I.L. , a therapeutic riding program located at historic
Ridgewood Ranch, home of the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit in Willits, Ca.
WHO: Roni McFadden, co-author, “Josephine-A Tale of Hope and Happy Endings”
Sierra Gaston, 19, illustrator
Plus Seabiscuit friends, fans, horse lovers, horse racing enthusiasts, representatives of
Children’s foster family services.
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2-4:00 P.M.
WHERE: Mendocino Book Co. 102 South School Street Ukiah, CA 95482-4826
ENDORSEMENT: "One of the wondrous surprises in life is discovering that after loss, joy,
comfort and abundant love can be found, sometimes in unlikely places. This
beautiful little story explores the resilience of the heart and the love that lies all
around us, and demonstrates that even in grief, happy new beginnings await
us. I will not soon forget this book." -- Laura Hillenbrand
Author of Seabiscuit- An American Legend
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