If A Poem Could Live and Breathe: An Evening with Mary Calvi

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! [Reserve a seat and a copy of Mary's new book on our Eventbrite page.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/if-a-poem-could-live-and-breathe-an-evenin…)

Join us to celebrate the latest novel from Emmy-award winning journalist and first lady of Yonkers Mary Calvi. FREE IF A POEM COULD LIVE AND BREATHE: A NOVEL OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S FIRST LOVE (St. Martin’s Press) brings to life the love letters between a young Teddy Roosevelt and Boston beauty Alice Lee, many of them never before published.

Hear Mary Calvi discuss the primary sources and incredible research that inspired this vivid portrait of love in the gilded age, followed by a Q & A and author signing. An exciting follow up to the success of her historical debut DEAR GEORGE, DEAR MARY, this radiant love story is sure to capture the hearts and minds of readers everywhere.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Womrath Bookshop. This event is presented by the Foundation for the Yonkers Public Library.

Registration suggested below to anticipate the number of attendees. Questions? Email info@foundationforypl.org.