Jesup Library Author Talk

The Jesup Memorial Library is hosting a talk by Edith Schriever, author of “Talos and the Yellow Suitcase,” on May 19 at 7 p.m.

Join in a timely discussion around anxiety and depression during Mental Health Awareness Month. Using Schriever’s book as a framework, she will talk about how her story came to be and with Edith DuBois, Mount Desert Island school district’s social worker, will talk about resources available for parents around student’s mental health. In “Talos and the Yellow Suitcase,” 10 year-old Talos lives in a black and white world but when his world is suddenly full of color, joy, and feelings, he starts to have questions. Schriever, who worked as an educator, says that hearing stories from her students (and her own son), their perspectives on difficult topics such as depression and anxiety formed the basis of the book. This event will be both in-person and on Zoom. Registration is only required if you would like to attend on Zoom. To register fill out form here or email [email protected].

For more information, call the library at 288-4245.