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  Join Wellesley Books and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills for a very special book event with Grammy® Award–winning singer Judy Collins! In honor of National Children’s Book Week, Ms Collins will be talking about When You Wish Upon a Star and Over the Rainbow, her picture book and CD sets that are gorgeously illustrated by Eric Puybaret. She will be reading from and signing her books, sharing stories, and may even sing a few verses in what promises to be a magical evening! TICKETING: Tickets cost $5 and may be used as a $5 coupon towards the purchase of When You Wish Upon a Star, Over the Rainbow, or Judy Blue Eyes. Only one coupon is applicable per book purchase. To enter the signing line, attendees must purchase one of these books from Wellesley Books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. To reserve your ticket(s) please call Wellesley Books at 781.431.1160. Seating is limited. Tickets are non-refundable and at 6:55 pm on the day of the event, unfilled seats may go to those in the standby line. All tickets will be held at Wellesley Books and may be picked up at any time prior to the event or at the event itself.       ABOUT THE AUTHOR Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide for nearly five decades with her magnificent voice and thoughtful interpretations. Many of Ms Collins’ albums have been certified platinum, and her version of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Her rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns” won Grammy’s Song of the Year in 1975. Ms Collins’  latest creative projects include two books for children: the New York Times bestseller, Over the Rainbow and When You Wish Upon a Star. Both books are illustrated by Eric Puybaret and come with Judy Collins’ enchanting recording of the title songs. Judy Collins is still writing, performing, and nurturing fresh talent. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington in 1940, the Academy-Award® winning When You Wish Upon a Star is beloved by listeners for its sweet hopefulness, poignant melody, and simple yet profound lyrics. Promising that "anything your heart desires will come to you," it appeals to the believer and child in all of us; the words weave a vision of a world rich in love and happiness—a world open to everyone, "no matter who you are." Eric Puybaret's captivating art, with its graceful lines, stunning use of color, and strong sense of fantasy, is the perfect complement to Collins' lovely interpretation. ABOUT CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy program in the country and this year it will be held May 7-13, 2012.  Since 1919, Children's Book Week, supported by publishers, booksellers, and librarians, has been celebrated countrywide with author & illustrator appearances, parties, storytelling, and other book-related events in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs -- anywhere where kids and books connect.  For more information, see www.bookweekonline.com.