Introducing Local Author, Maria Kiely

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11 November, 2021

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Book Discussion and Signing. A gripping debut novel, drawn from the author's background. The Harvard / MIT Coop happily announces the return of our IN-STORE Event Series. Based upon the generous and positive feedback we have received from our favorite authors, new friends, and from our loyal customers, its time to bring back what we have missed so much......connectivity and discovery, in real life! All attendees are required to wear masks indoors. Attendance is limited and based on a first come, first served basis unless otherwise noted. Which Way Is Home? Maria Kiely grew up listening to her mother’s extraordinary stories about fleeing Czechoslovakia as a little girl. Kiely's debut is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, the art of story-telling and memoir, and for middle-school children and their families. When WWII ended, the people of Czechoslovakia hoped to be free of Nazi rule and have a fair government. While the Communists from Russia did liberate the Czechs, they went on to set up a Communist rule that oppressed the Czechs once more. For 11-year-old Anna, things were happy on her family's farm in the summer of 1948, yet life takes a drastic turn when she flees to Germany with her mother and sister in hopes of reuniting with her father. Debut author Kiely tells a story of bravery that is based on the real-life experience of her mother, Anna, who escaped Czechoslovakia in '48. Kiely turns the stories she grew up hearing into a tender narrative of courage and adventure. While the setting of a post-WWII eastern Europe is serious, the content of the novel does not contain any unpleasant scenes that indicate the danger and terror of the characters. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Europe / Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up. Learn more about the book and the historical context here About The Author: Maria Kiely studied Creative Writing at Harvard University. She has taught writing workshops to children and adults in New York and Massachusetts. Which Way Is Home? is her first novel. It is based on the true story of her mother’s escape from Communist controlled Czechoslovakia in 1948 at the age of eleven. Maria lives in Somerville, MA with her husband, their two children, and two adorable, but ill-behaved cats. To learn more about the author Community Connections Guidelines: We're thrilled to finally be hosting author events again! BUT, the success of our series depends upon community cooperation. Please review our guidelines for indoor events: You must be masked to attend.Our Event capacity during COVID is 20 to 40 people, depending on the event format (discussion, lecture or signing only).Seating will be socially distanced, please do not move or rearrange the seating.All presenters, attendees and staff must always wear a face mask while in the store. No food or drink consumption on the premises.For FREE events, attendance is first come, first served. We do reserve the right to deny admittance to late arrivals.PAID / TICKETED events will require a valid ticket to attend.As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.By attending any event at The Coop, you agree to be respectful towards authors, other attendees, and staff and to refrain from inappropriate or disruptive behavior and/or harassment of any kind including, but not limited to, hate speech, spam comments, slurs, obscenities, etc. Anyone who violates these community guidelines will be removed from the event and may be barred from the store and/or attending future events. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact us via this page. The real Mama, Anna and Ruzena in 1947. Welcome to The World Famous Harvard & MIT Coop! Serving the Harvard, MIT and Cambridge Communities since 1882. Unbeatable Selection!Harvard & MIT Faculty Author DisplaysAuthor Series, highlighting Faculty and Local AuthorsChildren's Weekly Story Times @ Harvard SquareCoop Gift CardsUsed and Rental Textbooks at savings of up to 80%PLUS Coop Members Save an EXTRA 10% on EVERY Coop purchase*, EVERY Day*excluding Gift Cards, Digital Content, and Event Tickets / Fees----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Coop @ Harvard Square 1400 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 617.499.2000 Store Hours Monday - Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday 12 am to 6 pm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Coop @ MIT / Kendall Square) 80 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 617 499-3200 Store Hours Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am  - 6:00 pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For A Complete Listing of All Coop Locations, click here