Come to the Children’s Library from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 for a deliciously sweet author event featuring local author, Marilyn Wolpin, along with babkas and a chance to win a copy of her book and a babka baking kit.

— an announcement from Darien Library

Families are invited to join us for a special storytime where we will listen to a read-aloud of Bring Back the Babka! When brothers search for their mama’s missing babka in their diverse Jewish neighborhood, they find other delicious treats and words of wisdom from each household instead. Can you help the brothers find the missing dessert?

As an extra treat, we will have a tasting of some delicious babka at the end of the program. The author will answer questions and sign books following the storytime. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

If You’re Going …

Recommended for families with children ages 3 and up.

The event takes place from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 in the Children’s Library at Darien Library.

Registration for this event will close on that day at 12 noon.

Registration is not required, but anyone who registers in advance will be entered into a raffle drawing for a signed copy of Bring Back the Babka! along with a baking kit to make your own babka at home.

About the Author

Marilyn Wolpin isn’t much of a baker, but she’s been known to enjoy a thick slice of chocolate babka. Born and raised in Lakewood, New Jersey, Marilyn was surrounded by attentive Jewish mothers, grandmothers, and aunts who ladled out love and advice in heaping bowlfuls.

After a long career in publishing and market research, Marilyn retired to write books for children.