Back to school dialogue and introduction of the novel, COMMUNITY SERVICE ON PLANET WEIRDO by Patricia Carney and discussion with teacher, Joy Adams

Patricia Carney, member of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and author of two poetry chapbooks releases her first novel, COMMUNITY SERVICE ON PLANET WEIRDO. The book launch and introduction of the novel will take place in the author’s home community of Cudahy. This introduction will also begin a community discussion about the role of a teacher in the life of her students.

Joy Adams is a retired South Division High School Teacher; she taught in the Milwaukee Public Schools for thirty (30) years and taught classes on Health and Physical Education.

Patricia Carney is the pen/maiden name of Patricia Jursik, former teacher, attorney, and county supervisor. Since retiring in 2016, Jursik has turned to publishing her life-long work of poetry and continues her career of writing.

The author will introduce her new novel, COMMUNITY SERVICE ON PLANET WEIRDO, involving a young girl heading back to school as she starts her freshman year of high school but finding her former carefree world spinning out of control. She meets a retired teacher and the journey begins, one just starting, and one nearing the end of her own journey.

After the introduction of the enticing tail about student and teacher, Carney and Adams will dialogue about the career of a teacher as it relates to the students. The panelists will explore themes such as:  Are teachers valued by our community, do they receive proper support, are teachers expected to do more than just teach? The audience will also have an opportunity to participate in this dialogue.

Copies of the new novel will also be available for purchase with opportunity to meet and greet both Adams and Carney after the dialogue.

Where:  CUDAHY FAMILY LIBRARY, Winter Garden room. 3500 Library Dr., Cudahy

When:   September 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Who:        Patricia Carney, author, joined by Joy Adams, teacher.

Event is sponsored by the Friends of Cudahy Family Library, light refreshments served.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.