"Twenty Yawns" Presented by Author Jane Smiley and Illustrator Lauren Castillo

In this case, one award-winning author plus one award-winning illustrator equals "Twenty Yawns," a sweet bedtime story featuring Lucy, a young beach goer who finally ends her day back at home once everyone and everything around her has fallen asleep. The combination of Jane Smiley's words and Lauren Castillo's images strikes the perfect lullaby note, making this a new family favorite come nighttime. Meet Jane and Lauren at Bank Street Book Store on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:00 p.m. for a wonderful reading of a charming book for all , especially the slightly reluctant sleepytime set.