# Children's Author Visit: The Calm View Karate Kid — HD SOUTH

> Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: HD SOUTH, 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Ages: Geared toward children ages 5 to 10; all ages encouraged (children under 14 with a parent or guardian)
- Price: Free
- Organizer: HD SOUTH
- Official page: https://hdsouth.org/event/childrens-author-visit-and-book-reading-3/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Gilbert picture-book author and illustrator Jenifer Tull-Gauger reads from The Calm View Karate Kid, the sixth title in her Dojo Kun Character Books series, which uses karate-dojo values to talk about feelings, this one about cooling down anger. She will also show photos from her trip to the Hakugin-do monument in Itoman, Okinawa, and tell the original samurai legend that inspired the story. The books are written for children about 5 to 10, but younger and older siblings are welcome; children under 14 need a parent or guardian with them. Light refreshments celebrate the book's debut reading. The event is free at HD SOUTH, the history museum in downtown Gilbert, and registration is required.

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