LAKE PLACID – The Bookstore Plus will host the release of Kate Messner’s latest book, “Fergus and Zeke! ” along with an opportunity to meet her and get a copy of her book autographed from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17.

Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose books for kids have been New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. She is a local author and lives on Lake Champlain.

Her new book is a story about Fergus and Zeke who set off on a field trip with their class to explore a museum. The story is about seeking out friendship and gazing upon historic relics while hopefully returning to the bus on time to return back to school.

In the book, you meet Fergus and Zeke – a lovable classroom mouse and his streetwise buddy – in this brand new series for early readers.

For more information, visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518-523-2950.

For more information on the book release, contact Kayla Kempf at thebookstoreplus@gmail.com