Special Farm Animal Storytime with Ellie Laks featuring Hands & Hoofs

Join ASATTCI for a special reading of Ellie Lak's book Gentle and meet some farm animal friends from Hands & Hoofs! Join us for a special storytime event featuring an author reading of Gentle by Ellie Laks. Hands & Hoofs will bring farm animals for everyone to meet and hear their stories. About Ellie Laks: Along with being an outstanding animal communicator, influential speaker, and human educator, Ellie is also the author of “My Gentle Barn,” “Cow Hug Therapy,” and her newest release for the whole family, out this August, GENTLE. Beyond her work at the sanctuary, Ellie is a TEDx speaker and internationally recognized voice for animal welfare. Her tireless work has been featured on The Ellen Show , Good Morning America , The Today Show , People Magazine , Animal Planet , The New York Times , and many other major media outlets. Her newest release GENTLE is a heartwarming story surrounding a real calf named Ellie whom she raised in her home. The story teaches lessons of patience, compassion, resilience, and the extraordinary lessons animals can teach us about love, loss, forgiveness, and finding purpose. About Hands & Hoofs: Hands & Hoofs offers free Equine and Animal Assisted Learning (EAAL) programs to youth and adults to promote deeper connection with the animals, each other, and themselves. The program incorporates art, music, social emotional learning, and inclusive practices through a fun and accepting outdoor experience. This is an all-ages event. Our cafe will be fully open and serving food, drink, and alcohol during this event. No outside food, please.