PRINCETON, NJ Stores and Shopping Guide Announcement

John Bemelmans Marciano, New York Times Bestselling Author/ Illustrator of MADELINE AT THE WHITE HOUSE Will be in Princeton at Jazams March 5, 2011

February 24, 2011

Saturday, March 5th
12.00 PM
Jazams
25 Palmer Sq. E., Princeton, NJ 08452
609-924-8697
 
John is the grandson of Madeline’s creator, Ludwig Bemelmans (John’s mom was the inspiration for Madeline).  He grew up on a horse farm in New Jersey and here is the story behind the book:
 
“The idea for sending Madeline to the White House was my grandfather’s and grew out of his friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy,” John explains.  “In a series of letters from late 1961 and early 1962, my grandfather sounded out the First Lady on ideas for the book, which he proposed calling Madeline visits Caroline, with text from Mrs. Kennedy herself. My grandfather died before the book was finished.”
 
There is more information at: www.penguin.com/madeline