Get to know New York Times bestselling author Michael Davis better before his visit to the library on January 21st!Davis is a journalist and the author of Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. He regularly contributes freelance writing and photography to regional and national publications, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post and O: The Oprah Winfrey Magazine. He was a senior editor and Family Page columnist for TV Guide from 2000-2007. Davis holds both an undergraduate and master's degree. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University during the 1986-87 academic year. He is also the recipient of a Congressional Medal of Merit for Leadership.
Here are five fun facts about Michael Davis:
1. His favorite Sesame Street character is Grover.
2. In 1978, he played against the Harlem Globetrotters as a member (for a night) of the New Jersey generals.
3. He owns a greyhound named Janie.
4. In 2006, he moderated panels on Battlestar Galactica and Stargate Atlantis at Comic-Con in San Diego.
5. The audiobook version of Davis' book is narrated by legendary puppeteer and television performer Caroll Spinney, who has been Big Bird and Oscar on Sesame Street since the debut season of 1969.
Stop by the library on Thur., Jan. 21st at 7 p.m. to hear the unforgettable story behind Sesame Street, meet Michael Davis and pick up a signed copy of his fascinating book. Reservations requested - 610-398-1361 Ext. 13. Copies of Street Gang will be available to purchase.
All information taken from the Street Gang website. Photo credited to Adrian Kinloch.
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