MATTAPOISETT — The Mattapoisett Free Public Library will host children’s author and illustrator Katie Mazeika on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m.

“Mazeika is an award-winning author and illustrator specializing in telling stories based on real people and events, according to a Mattapoisett Library press release. “She is passionate about highlighting disabled voices in her work.”

Her debut as an author/illustrator, “Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid,” was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, a CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book, a Banks Street Best Book of the Year 2023, and a Northern Lights Book Award winner.

Join the library and Mazeika as she shares stories, engages the little ones with a delightful activity, and personally signs books. The first 20 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of one of her books.

“As a picture book creator, Katie believes all children should see themselves in books and that neurodiversity and disability should be talked about openly rather than treated as something to be ashamed of,” according to the library.

No registration is required.

For more information, contact Michelle Skaar at mskaar@sailsinc.org, call 508-758-4171 or visit mattapoisettlibrary.org.