Lena Rani with Kiran Chitluri — 'The Last Crystal Dragon'

The last of her kind, the crystal dragon Aquamarine lives alone in a mushroom cottage, until she is forced to flee from her home Third Place Books welcomes writer Lena Rani for the release of her debut novel, The Last Crystal Dragon, a tale of hope and courage for young readers. Kiran Chitluri, Lena's father, joins in conversation! For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book! Tickets: This event is free to attend. Registration is recommended in advance. Please note: While RSVP helps us anticipate attendance, your RSVP may not guarantee a seat. Seating is first-come, first-served, and all events at our Ravenna neighborhood store are free and open to the public. Only standing room may be available for events with high interest. We are happy to accommodate any accessibility concerns. Please contact us at [email protected] or call our Ravenna store at (206) 525-2347. About The Last Crystal Dragon . . . Aquamarine the crystal dragon lives alone in a giant mushroom cottage. She’s never known her parents; they died in a war before she was born. Now she is the last of her species, and she knows that if anyone finds her and turns her in to the authorities, she will be executed. One day, the police come knocking at her door. Terrified, Aquamarine flees her beloved home and is exposed to whatever dangers await her beyond the safety of her secluded mushroom. Making new friends along the way, Aquamarine discovers what it truly means to be a crystal dragon—and what really happened to her parents. Lena Rani is a 13-year-old fantasy author. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her violin and more yarn than you’d ever expect. When not crafting brand-new stories, she plays in a local orchestra and crochets unique items of clothing. About Third Place Books Founded in 1998 in Lake Forest Park, Washington, Third Place Books is dedicated to the creation of a community around books and the ideas inside them. With locations in Lake Forest Park and Seattle's Ravenna and Seward Park neighborhoods, Third Place Books is proud to serve the entire Seattle metro area. Learn more about their event series at thirdplacebooks.com/events.