Book Launch Planned Friday For Lemont Resident's Children's Book

Lemont IL

12 August, 2021

4:31 PM

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LEMONT, IL — Lemont resident Megan Dagnino will do a reading from her newly published children's book at a book launch event at Three Stories Books on Friday. The event, featuring games and activities, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., and Dagnino will read her book, "Witch's Brew," at 5 p.m. at the bookstore, 310 Canal St. In Dagnino's book, witch Eldora makes a witch's brew that readers can follow along with and also make themselves. The book was illustrated by Daniella Turano. Dagnino, who is also a registered nurse, said the idea for the book came about around 8 years ago, when she was a room mom for her son in kindergarten. She had to bring in food for a Halloween party, and she created the witch's brew. The brew uses 10 ingredients like bat brains (raisins) and skeleton bones (pretzels) to create a trail mix, Dagnino said. "I would do it for Halloween parties, and it became our little tradition," Dagnino said. Eventually, at a family party where she made the brew, Dagnino said her dad told her she should publish her witch's brew, and the idea stayed in the back of her mind. Last year, during the coronavirus pandemic, Dagnino decided to try and publish a book with her idea. "It was a really fun process," Dagnino said. "Witch's Brew" was published by Fig Factor Media Publishing. Part of the proceeds for the book will go to All God's Children International. Dagnino said both her children are internationally adopted, and she has worked closely with the organization. The proceeds will help provide support for the organization's orphan care ministry. "This is my way I can give back," Dagnino said. "Witch's Brew" is available now on Amazon or copies can be found at Three Stories Books in Lemont. For more news and information like this, subscribe to the Lemont Patch for free. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!