Melissa Shapiro & Piglet - In-Person Event

111 South Street,Plainville MA 02762

10 August, 2021

Description

Melissa Shapiro & Piglet introduce their new book, PIGLET in an in-person event. We’re delighted to announce that our event with Melissa Shapiro will now be in person! Melissa will be accompanied by Piglet himself, Piglet's Favorite Dad, and a couple of his pack buddies. Melissa will be in conversation with local Plainville teacher Tricia Fregeau, who coined the term “Piglet Mindset”. Following their discussion, Piglet will demonstrate his tap signals, followed by an audience Q & A and book signing. Here are more details about the event: All books purchased at the event will come with a book plate with Piglet’s paw print. If you would like to get your book personalized by Melissa, she will be more than happy to sign and personalize copies. All books will come with Piglet’s paw print.You can take photos of Piglet while he does his presentation, and during the book signing. Posed photos, or touching Piglet, is not allowed. We need to be very respectful of Piglet, and maintain social distancing.Piglet and his pack members are the only dogs allowed at the event, with the exception of service dogs.All attendees will be required to wear masks at all times, no exceptions. In this Unlikely event, Melissa Shapiro will discuss her inspirational memoir PIGLET: THE UNEXPECTED STORY OF A DEAF, BLIND, PINK PUPPY AND HIS FAMILY. Fans of MARLEY AND ME will adore PIGLET! Melissa Shapiro is a veterinarian and a lifelong animal welfare advocate. Since bringing Piglet home in 2017, she has used his social media platform to educate, advocate, and inspire others to adopt pets with special needs. Her nonprofit organization, Piglet International Inc., supports the Piglet Mindset Educational Outreach, a free downloadable educational program that teaches growth mindset, acceptance, inclusion, empathy, and kindness to students and others in the community. "Piglet Mindset" was coined right here in Plainville, MA, by local elementary school teacher Tricia Fregeau, who will join Melissa for this event. During the event, Melissa and Piglet will take our Unlikely Second Story stage, discuss Piglet's story, and answer questions, followed by a book signing.