By the time she reached her late twenties, Eudora Welty (1909-2001) was launching a distinguished literary career. She was also becoming a capable gardener under the tutelage of her mother, Chestina Welty, who designed their modest garden in Jackson, Mississippi. From the beginning, Eudora wove images of southern flora and gardens into her writing, yet few outside her personal circle knew that the images were drawn directly from her passionate connection to and abiding knowledge of her own garden.

Please join us for a special BOOK RELEASE PARTY with ASTRID SHECKELS, Illustrator of the new book "HOPE SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA: THE STORY OF A CHILD, A PAINTING, AND A PRESIDENT", written by Sydelle Pearl.  This beautifully illustrated book is a $16.95 hardcover. 

Please note that World Eye will be closed on SUNDAY, APRIL 8TH for Easter.  The staff wishes everyone a very happy holiday!

We are now carrying Game Tile Pendants by Jesse Janes Jewelry (Yay!)  These nifty pendants are created using upcycled wooden Scrabble game tiles; they have lovely designs on the front with a non-toxic acrylic coating and a sterling silver plated bail.  They are handmade in Maine, USA.  Chains sold separately.  These sold like hotcakes at the craft fair where I spotted them, so be sure to check them out before they're gone!

LOCAL AUTHOR SIGNING - Sally Bellerose will be at World Eye Bookshop on
Saturday, May 5th, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, signing copies of her
book "The Girls Club", a coming-of-age story of a young, white, working-
class woman. Set in the 1970s, the story revolves around Cora Rose as
she copes with her emerging sexuality, an illness her sisters refer to
as "the dreaded bowel disease," and the conflicts created by the growing
disparity between her desires and her Catholic upbringing.