Bestselling Author to Speak on “Learning From Young People”

May 8, 2019

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Bestselling Author to Speak on “Learning From Young People”

5/8/19

By Cara Pallone

Rosalind Wiseman is an educator and author of the bestselling book, “Queen Bees & Wannabes,” the basis for the movie and Broadway musical, “Mean Girls.” She’s also the founder of Cultures with Dignity, an organization that shifts the way communities think about our physical and emotional well being. She’ll be at the Palm Theater this Thursday, May 9th, speaking about the most important issues facing young people today. Wiseman took a few moments to chat with K-O-T-O’s Cara Pallone in advance of her visit….

Rosalind Wiseman

Rosalind Wiseman

That was Rosalind Wiseman, who is speaking in Telluride this Thursday evening at the Palm Theater. Tri County Health Network is sponsoring the event. The doors open at 5:30 and the event starts at 6 p.m. Wiseman will host a book signing and will be available to meet attendees in the Palm lobby afterward. Refreshments and food will be served at that time. For more information, email [email protected].

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