Meet Canadian Author Gordon Mott (Lithuanian Lullaby) at Balzekas Museum

6500 South Pulaski Road,Chicago IL 60629

09 April, 2022

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Balzekas Museum book talk and signing featuring Canadian writer Gordon Mott, author of Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 2pm, the Balzekas Museum Book Club welcomes Canadian writer Gordon Mott, the author of the historical fictions, Lithuanian Lullaby and The Angels of Klaipeda. He has lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Lithuania. With a degree in politics from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, he holds an interest in East European development and has taught and travelled extensively in the region.  His work has been featured by The Baltic Times, Lithuanian National Radio & Television (LRT), Lietuvos Rytas, Draugas, Bridges, Anglija Today and the Lithuanian National Library.  His debut novel, "Lithuanian Lullaby" was an Amazon bestseller in the Lithuania category.  Gordon lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. In English. This event will be filmed. A Vimeo link to the edited video will subsequently be sent to preregistered ticket holders. Refreshments will be served. Face masks and proof of vaccination required for in-person attendees, in keeping with City of Chicago and Cook County public health regulations. This project was supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council Agency and DCASE, the Department of Culture and Special Events/CityARTS and a Grant of U.S. Department of Treasury funds through the City of Chicago. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Treasury or the City of Chicago. The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges these Grantors, as well as its Members and Private Donors for their generous support, which makes programs such as these possible. www.balzekasmuseum.org