Leon & Lulu to Host Book & Authors Event, 10/26

CLAWSON, MI (October 1, 2014) - Book it to Leon & Lulu Sunday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the fifth installation of its award-winning Books & Authors event. Celebrate the written word and those who put pen to paper. Books & Authors is a free event,which benefits the Oakland Literacy Council. "Books & Authors is one of our favorite events that gives Michigan authors a chance to meet their fans," says Mary Liz Curtin, co-owner of Leon & Lulu. "This year we're working with the wonderful folks at the Oakland Literacy Council, who provide the basic literacy and English language instruction necessary for adults in our community to find employment."
Celebrate words, writers and reading at Books & Authors, which is a juried book fair featuring local talent. An expected 50 authors will sign and sell books and read excerpts for guests at Leon & Lulu. Enjoy snacks, refreshments and fun during this free event. Michigan authors, there's still time to become part of the event. Please apply at www.leonandlulu.com/books_entry. Now through Nov. 1, Leon & Lulu will also be accepting donations of new children's books for the Judson Center. For more information about Leon & Lulu, please visit www.leonandlulu.com. Find Leon & Lulu on Facebook at www.facebook.com/leonandlulu. About Leon & Lulu Leon & Lulu is a destination lifestyle store featuring an eclectic mix of upscale furniture, unforgettable gifts, and accessories in an environment unlike any other. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink in Clawson, Michigan, Leon & Lulu offers 15,000-square feet of fabulous shopping, with a new 7,800-square feet expansion into the neighboring Clawson Theatre. Locally owned and family run, Leon & Lulu prides itself in providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere, serving hot coffee, cookies and popcorn - often via roller skates - to visiting patrons. For more information, or to shop online, please visit www.leonandlulu.com. About The Oakland Literacy Council The Oakland Literacy Council provides basic literacy and English language instruction to adults in order to facilitate lifelong learning, employment skills and personal well-being. All Oakland County residents deserve to have the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to flourish in today's complex and interconnected world. Literate students are able to achieve both personal and educational goals. They can do things like vote, increase their workplace productivity, and pass on the gift of reading to their children. The most important benefit is the improvement in the overall quality of life. Judson Center The mission of Judson Center, a non-profit, human service agency located in Southeastern Michigan, is to help children, adults and families improve their lives. Judson Center was founded in 1924 as the Baptist Children's Home. Since then, the agency has evolved into a comprehensive, multi-faceted, community based human service center - one that has been nationally recognized for fostering independence through innovative programs, and for empowering children of all ages and their families to live the best lives possible.

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