is thrilled to announce that Jon Katz, New York Times best-selling author, has kindly offered to present  a program to help raise funds for the Nor’wester Readers organization.

Jon will be speaking on the relationship between animals and humans, and his talk is titled WHAT ANIMALS MEAN TO US. The program will take place at Richboro Middle School at 98 Upper Holland Road in Richboro, PA. on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2pm. We will be offering some of Jon’s books for sale, and he has agreed to autograph your copies.

Jon has written twenty-seven books including: Saving Simon, Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, Rose In A Storm, A Good Dog, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm, and The Second Chance Dog. Katz is also a photographer and the author of two children’s books, Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm and Lenore Finds a Friend. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette. He has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. His popular Bedlam Farm Journal at www.bedlamfarm.com has four million views a year, about 400,000 of them unique visitors from all over the country.

Katz lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf.

No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerie—the dogs, cats, donkeys, and other residents of Bedlam Farm.

We are also offering DINNER WITH THE AUTHOR after the program at the Yardley Inn for 12 lucky individuals by advance reservation only. It will be a wonderful opportunity for some fascinating conversation in a relaxed atmosphere along with a delicious gourmet meal. Reservation inquiries should be made by contacting Deborah Glessner.  DINNER WITH THE AUTHOR IS SOLD OUT!

Mark your calendars NOW! You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear Jon’s fascinating, insightful, and humorous talk.

Tickets will sell for $10 per person by advance online registration OR $15 per person at the door. If you prefer to purchase tickets by mail, please send a check made out to Nor’wester Readers and mail to:  Nor’wester Readers    234 New Rd.   Churchville, PA  18966

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!