ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a Local Author Book Talk with Nancy Schwartz, author of Up, Not Down Syndrome: Uplifting Lessons Learned from Raising a Son with Trisomy 21. This virtual presentation will be held Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 PM. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes Nancy’s greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons Alex taught Nancy, and Alex’s perspective. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down. Nancy’s journey gets to the core of what it is to be human.
Nancy M. Schwartz has taught in Pennsylvania for 26 years. She holds certificates as an ESL program specialist, reading specialist, and elementary and early education teacher. Nancy’s undergraduate degree came from Temple University, and she attended graduate school at Saint Joseph’s University. Nancy spent several summers studying at the Teachers College Columbia University, Reading and Writing Project. She enjoys ballet, reading, writing, art, fashion, animals, music, and, most of all, motherhood. This is her first book. More info on the book at https://upnotdownbook.com.
This event is free and open to the public and will be held online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/up-not-down or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. E-mail mpinto@ccls.org for more information.
610-933-3013 x132
