Junot Diaz

Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, will present New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz for a very special event in celebration of his new children’s book, Islandborn. The highly acclaimed author’s visit means a few firsts: Díaz’s first book for younger readers and Díaz’s first visit to an Anderson’s Bookshop program.

“We are thrilled to be included as a stop on Junot Díaz’s debut picture book tour,” notes Anderson’s Bookshop co-owner Becky Anderson. “Islandborn is one of those perfect books to celebrate our families, our histories, and our stories.  Celebrating and sharing the places where we come from with our parents, relatives, and friends builds understanding and community. All of us at Anderson’s cannot wait until we can share this book with kids, their parents, grandparents, and teachers. Having a picture book from such a celebrated and well-loved author is a joy for all of us as booksellers and readers.”