Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium 2024 Season Lecture Series
Shelby Van Pelt, Author
Remarkably Bright Creatures: Animals, Humans, and Stories
Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 novel Remarkably Bright Creatures is a powerful story about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a Giant Pacific Octopus residing at a local aquarium. It earned critical and popular acclaim, becoming a New York Times Bestseller, IndieNext List selection, and Jenna’s Book Club Pick.
In this talk, Ms. Van Pelt discusses her book and how connections between humans and animals can be revelatory, help humans connect to each other, and inspire.
A book signing is included in the evening’s program.
Shelby Van Pelt is originally from the Pacific Northwest and now lives in Chicago with her husband and two children. Remarkably Bright Creatures is her debut novel.
Registration is required; includes choice of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and light snack.
Purchase Deadline: Monday, 2/19/2024 12:00 PM
Event Details
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Date: Monday, February 19th, 2024
Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Location:
2173 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel,
FL
33957
United States
Admission: Cost: $15 or $10 for Museum Members (memberships to be confirmed upon registration)
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