Zullo Hosts Virtual "Bedtime" Talk with Local Author/Illustrator

Sunday nights are a great time for pajamas, a good book, and captivating entertainment for the entire family. This is a virtual event not to miss.

At 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 11, award-winning children’s book author/illustrator Dave Biedrzycki and Park Street Books owner Jim James will kick off the Zullo Gallery’s new “Meet the Artist” series with a virtual event for children, families, and the young at heart.

Through Q&As led by Jim James, plus entertaining stories, and a virtual show-and-tell, Biedrzycki will tap into the benefits of Zoom to take attendees of all ages through the process of making a book idea come to life from initial concept to final product.

A special feature of the evening event will be a sneak preview of Biedrzycki’s new book, Invasion of the Unicorns, scheduled for an October 2021 release.

Invasion of the Unicorns is a story about a secret agent (Bubble07), an alien from another planet where everyone looks like a toy unicorn. His mission is to keep tabs on a possible earth invasion. Bubble07 is on the adventure of a lifetime with danger in the form of dog slobber, tea parties, and show and tell. Ultimately, he may have to choose between his celestial mission and new friends on earth.

Pre-registration for the virtual event is required by Saturday, April 10 via the link obtained by clicking here. The EventBrite.com site asks for a donation of any amount to the non-profit Zullo Gallery, however free tickets are also available by sending an e-mail to art@zullogallery.org. The first five registrants will receive an autographed book by Biedrzycki. All donations help to support Zullo offerings of art exhibits, art classes, performances and community gatherings in the heart of Medfield.

A long-time Medfield resident, Biedrzycki has more than 30 children’s books to his name, including the self-authored, award-winning SumoKitty, Ace Lacewing, Me and My Dragon series, Bug Detective series, and many more. He regularly speaks to schools across the U.S., shares his work internationally with aspiring young writers, illustrators and readers. Biedrzycki honors include the Illinois Monarch Picture Book Award and Georgia State Picture Book Award for the newest series, Breaking News Bear Alert.

Thanks to owner Jim James and his team, the independent bookstore Park Street Books on Main Street in Medfield carries a selection of books by Biedrzycki.

The Zullo "Meet the Artist" series is funded in part by a grant from the Medfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The gallery has just opened its long-awaited 26th Annual Medfield Public Schools Student-Faculty Art Exhibit through April 25. In-person gallery hours at its 456A Main St., Medfield location are 12 to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Learn more at Zullogallery.org.