Join St. Charles author Russ Devereaux, illustrator Penny Wofford and Arts in Bartlett for the premiere book release party of "Proud of It," an illustrated poem about the celebration of the human spirit. There will be books available for purchase ($15), a meet and greet with the author and illustrator, and a short performance by Devereaux. Free and open to the public.

"Proud of It," Devereaux’s debut children’s book, is an enduring tale of a young person’s battle for acceptance and compassion in the face of life’s unforeseen obstacles. Wofford's vibrant and whimsical artwork will whisk away the imagination of its oldest reader while whispering a heartfelt reminder, “being different is only noticed by everyone else.”