Sandy Novacek (formerly Scherba and a Cromaine Library Director) was the feature of a two-part fundraiser for our Friends in May. She was absolutely wonderful! Not only is the book "Border Crossings" a compelling story of a child warrior (even in WWII we had them) the story of how the book came to be is an incredible inspirational journey itself. On top of speaking at a brunch and speaking at an evening Czech fest (complete with Bayanina performing eastern European music on accordion), Sandy also shared an exhibit of Charles Novacek's paintings--just a few of the 400 Sandy has, but an amazingly varied collection chosen for our exhibit space. In addition to all the time Sandy shared with us already, she is coming to our Adult Fiction Book Club which is reading the nonfiction "Border Crossings." (Thank you, Sandy!) As you look at planning your upcoming programs, I strongly recommend you consider Sandra Novacek. Sandy's on this list--and at Grosse Pointe Library as well as at 1021 Press and sn@charlesnovacekbooks.com. ceci -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105On