BOOK CORNER

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Meet award-winning author and illustrator Tom Feelings at two events in Newport News. On May 26, Feelings will be honored at a free public reception from 3-4 p.m. at The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center at 2803 Oak Ave. At 4:15 p.m., he will appear at the Pearl Bailey Library at 2510 Wickham Ave. to talk about his work.

Although he'll direct his message to middle-school students and teen-agers, the talk is open to the public. "To Be A Slave," written by Julius Lester and illustrated by Feelings, was chosen as the 1969 Newbery Honor Book. Feelings' book "Something On My Mind" won the Coretta Scott King Award in 1978. He was a Caldecott Honor Book winner twice. His recent book, "Middle Passage," is an illustrated picture book for adults. It depicts the journeys of slaves from Africa to America. Limited edition prints and posters of his artwork will be available for sale during the reception. The talk and reception are co-sponsored by The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center, Newport News Public Library System and the Friends of the Newport News Library. For more information, call 926-8506.

VIRGINIA READS "SOPHIE'S CHOICE." The Library of Virginia wants all Virginians to read "Sophie's Choice" by William Styron over the next several months. The program invites Virginians across the state to read the selected title and participate in community discussions and programs about the issues and themes explored in the book.

The goals of All Virginia Reads are to foster a renewed interest in reading across the state, promote books and excellence in literature and begin a statewide dialogue about indifference, intolerance, hatred and injustice. "Sophie's Choice, first published in 1979, celebrates living, explores evil and stands as a profound look at the Holocaust.

For a listing of All Virginia Reads partners, sponsors, events and study and reading guide for "Sophie's Choice," check the All Virginia Reads Web page at www.lva.lib.va.us or call (804) 692-3724.

Angela Seward is filling in for Melissa Simpson this week. Simpson can be reached at 247-4879 or by e-mail at msimpson@dailypress.com.

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