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The INDEPENDENT, November 21, 2002 Page 9 Astoria author will read newest children’s book in St. Helens A reading of Petra Mathers’ latest children’s book, Herbie’s Secret Santa, will be accompa nied by a slide show, some very special cookies and book sign ing by the author. St. Helens Book Shop will host the reading at 2:00 p.m. on November 29. Suitable for children ages four to eight, Herbie is ready for Christmas, dressed as Santa and humming a tune. But, when he and best friend, Lottie, set off to buy a tree in Oyster- ville, then find themselves in Ali Baba’s bakery, the holidays take a turn for the worse. Herbie’s Secret Santa is published by Atheneum Books. Petra Mathers was born in Todtmoos, in the Black Forest region of Germany, and moved to Portland when she was 23. She now resides in Astoria. She has been involved with books most of her life, selling, editing or writing them. She has illustrated 18 books by other au ¡ors, and written and illustrated 10 books, with more on the way. Four of Math ers’ books have appeared on the annual New York Times list of Ten Best Illustrated Chil dren’s Books. Her books have been frequently cited on best book lists by School Library Journal and Parent’s Choice Magazine. The award-winning author earned the New York Society of Illustrators Silver Medal in 1995 for Kisses from Rosa and in 1999 for Lottie's New Friend. St. Helens Book Shop is lo- cated at 1550 Columbia Blvd. in St. Helens. For more infor mation on the Literary Arts Se ries, contact the St. Helens Public Library at 503-397-4544 or St. Helens Book Shop at 503-397-4917. The Literary Arts Series is a collaboration of the St. Helens Public Library, the Friends of the St. Helens Public Library, the St. Helens Book Shop and the Columbia Foundation. All events are free to the public. 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