Young author will be joined by Metropolitan (DC) Police Department Chief Peter Newsham and several police officers
WASHINGTON — Miguel Coppedge, a 12-year-old sixth grader will read from his latest book, Friendly Officers at the Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Community Library. He will be joined at this free event by Metropolitan (DC) Police Department Chief Peter Newsham and several police officers who are featured in the book.
Miguel has written and published three books about first responders, The Adventures of FireMan, The Adventures of FireMan and the Case of the Stinger, and Friendly Officers. The Washington, DC, native published his first book in 2015, at the age of nine.
He is also a filmmaker and raises money to support his Writing Kidz Klub, which meets monthly to write, illustrate and collaborate with other young authors and illustrators. Learn more about Miguel by visiting his Twitter account: @miguelcoppedge or YouTube: https://youtu.be/_M5RMeNFr7w.
WHAT: Friendly Officers book reading and Community Conversation discussion
WHO: Miguel Coppedge, author and student at Washington Global Public Charter School
Peter Newsham, Chief, Metropolitan (DC) Police Department and several police officers
WHEN: Saturday, February 24 2018 2:30PM EST
WHERE: Watha T. Daniel Community Library
1630 7th ST, NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Media who wish to receive clearance to cover this event should email Children’s Librarian Anina Ertel at Anina.Ertel@dc.gov or call (202) 727-0971.
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Authorized by Congress in the year 2000, the 57,000-square-foot National Law Enforcement Museum will be a mostly-underground institution located adjacent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC’s Judiciary Square. The Museum will tell the story of American law enforcement through high-tech interactive exhibits, comprehensive collection of artifacts, extensive resources for research, and diverse educational programming. The Museum is an initiative of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a [501(c)(3)] organization established in 1984. The Memorial Fund is dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. For more information about the National Law Enforcement Museum, visit www.LawEnforcementMuseum.org.