Author seeks photos for small-town book

Author seeks photos for small-town book

FRANKLIN, PA.

Franklin resident Sarah Ann Benton will be publishing her first book, “Images of Franklin,” with Arcadia Publishing later this year and is looking for your photos.

Her book will be part of the “Images of America” series, which chronicles the history of small towns and downtowns across the country. Each title features more than 200 vintage images, capturing often-forgotten bygone times and bringing to life the people, places and events that defined a community.

Benton is looking for residents interested in having their photos of Franklin included in her book. She is looking for this to be an inclusive project with residents or former residents of all walks of life represented in the book.

Sarah is a lifetime resident of Franklin and still lives in the house she was born in.

Residents with photos they’d like to share are encouraged to contact Sarah at Sarah.Ann.Benton@gmail.com or 814-580-8161.

Monday Night Writers schedules meeting

CANFIELD

Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend the next meeting of Monday Night Writers from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Peaberry’s Cafe, 4350 Boardman-Canfield Road.

Led by author and professional writer Nancy Christie, the two-hour sessions include a mix of writing exercises, information on the creative and business aspects of writing, and group feedback on “works-in-progress.”

The fee is $10 per class, and registration is preferred. For information, contact Christie at 330-793-3675 or at nancy@nancychristie.com.

Librarian wins $3K prize

NEW YORK

A New Orleans-based librarian known as “the book lady” for her dedication to her community has won the inaugural Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced With Adversity.

Laurence Copel will receive $3,000 in prize money for her efforts, which include setting up a library in her own home and riding her bicycle to reach families in need of books. The award, announced recently, is co-sponsored by the American Library Association and Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler. The ALA and Handler cited Copel as a librarian who managed difficult times with “integrity and dignity intact.”

Her dignity will be tested June 29 at the ALA’s annual conference in Las Vegas. Along with a certificate, she is set to receive “an odd object from Handler’s private collection.”

Vindicator staff/wire reports