Patricia Gatto & John De Angelis will be amongst fifteen local authors scheduled to participate in the First Annual Regional Book Fair. Co-sponsored by the Lackawanna Historical Society and Luzerne County Historical Society, the Fair will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2004 from 11 am – 3 pm at The Lackawanna County's Visitor's Center on Montage Mountain, PA.

The Lackawanna and Luzerne Historical Societies are committed to preserving the history of their respective counties for the benefit of future generations. Each facility continues to collect a significant amount of published works, manuscripts, maps and atlases, documents and artifacts capturing the area's rich and historical resources. This joint venture celebrates a continuing commitment to the history, talent and community spirit of Pennsylvania and its people.

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the authors, purchase autographed copies of their titles from children's books to sports, and hear a variety of presentations. In addition, this event provides an excellent opportunity for one-stop shopping for local history and an afternoon filled with a variety of free presentations for the entire family.

Gatto and De Angelis, authors of MILTON'S DILEMMA, are advocates for children's rights, especially literacy and anti-bullying policies, are looking forward to the event. They believe in fostering self-esteem and confidence in children through creative endeavors. They currently perform at schools, libraries, and communities in an effort to help children identify and cope with the negative and aggressive behavior of bullying. Their goal is to foster awareness and provide children with an understanding of their rights to a safe and healthy learning environment.

In addition to Gatto and De Angelis, the list of participating authors includes Elizabeth Ferguson Brown, Mary Theresa "TC" Connolly, Lucia Dailey, Mary Liz Donato, Kitty Dye, Aileen Sallom Freeman, Jack Hiddlestone, Robert Janosov, William Kashatus, Stephaine Longo, Nancy McDonald, Nick Petula and Arnie Weiss.

For further information on the First Annual Regional Book Fair, call (570) 344-3841.