Bats and Spooky Jams: A Musical Author Event — Local Author Series
About the event
Learn surprising facts about bats during this fascinating presentation on "Amazing, Misunderstood Bats" by local author Marta Magellan. After the presentation, stay for lively classic and original songs like "Bats," and "Monster Mash" performed by the Magellan Stompers featuring guest musician Jessyca Perez. The first 25 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Registration is required. For more information, contact the branch at 305-668-4571 or booke@mdpls.org. Ages 4-10 yrs. Biography Marta Magellan is a former Miami Dade College Composition and Creative Writing professor and now an award-winning author of children’s books. She is a fan of visiting wild places and has found herself close to jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal, bison in the American West, and piranhas in the Amazon. Magellan has books published about many wild and wonderful animals, including misunderstood bats from all over the world. Since 2011, The Magellan Stompers, the uncle and nephew team of Marcus and Marc Magellan, have played music inspired by early jazz, gypsy jazz,swing, country, and folk music. They play original songs pulling elements from these styles and perform their music with a spirited vibe, always giving their audience a great time. Today's featured musician, Dr. Jessyca Perez, is a psychology professor by day at Miami Dade College, and a flute enthusiast by night. She has been playing flute since she was 12, and has always had a passion for music and literacy.
