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CIC Family Day Book Party: The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00 am EST - 12:00 pm EST
Catholic Information Center
1501 K Street NW
Washington,
DC
20005
United States
Description
The CIC invites DC-area kids and parents to a family-friendly book launch/early Saint Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10:00 am-noon.
Local author Elise Daniel will debut her first children’s book, The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland, a redemptive and heartwarming tale about a greedy leprechaun and one of Ireland’s greatest missionaries that bridges the secular-sacred divide for St. Patrick’s Day.
The event starts with the author’s reading of The Richest Leprechaun, followed by our Family Day St. Patrick’s Party with kid crafts, food, and fun. There might even be a quick Irish step dancing lesson. During the party, parents will also have the special opportunity to buy the book and chat with the author.
The CIC is located at 1501 K Street, NW. Please note that the CIC building’s garage is closed on Saturday mornings, but street parking is available or use an app like Spothero to locate open garages.
About the Book:
The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland is a playful and heartwarming tale of redemption. A greedy leprechaun named Finnius desires only one thing in life: to be the richest leprechaun in Ireland. He spends his days pick-pocketing at the village market to fill his pot of gold, until one day, his crooked ways catch up with him. After a surprising encounter with a praying traveler, Finnius discovers riches of a different kind.
- Teach children about St. Patrick’s life from his experience in captivity as a young man to his missionary work in Ireland.
- Inspire the moral imagination through a fun and whimsical fairy tale that both children and parents enjoy reading together.
- Allow children to experience God’s love through St. Patrick’s witness and Finn’s character transformation.
- Inspire courage through St. Patrick’s example as a great evangelist.
- Normalize Christian tradition and truth in fairy tales.
The CIC March 2nd event is a special opportunity to purchase this new book in-person. If you are unable to make it, you can pre-order a copy of The Richest Leprechaun and/or support the mission of the book through Elise Daniel’s Kickstarter page.
About the Speaker/Author:
Elise Daniel is an author, entrepreneur, and the head of publishing at Bellwether Communications where she helps thought leaders publish op-eds and books. Her and her clients’ articles have been published in Newsweek, Forbes, Fox News, and National Review, among others. She is the collaborative writer for Dr. John Bruchalski’s memoir Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicines (Ignatius Press, 2022).
Elise is passionate about reclaiming the true meaning of her favorite holidays.
She lives with her husband and children in Purcellville, Virginia.
What people are saying
“What a pure delight of a read! It seamlessly weaves the true life of St. Patrick with a fictional storyline that is filled with whimsy and fun! The kind of book that children will reach for over and over. I smiled the whole way through!”
Gracie Jagla
Author of "Jesus and the Miracle of the Mass," "The Night the Saints Saved Christmas," and "God the Father and the Best Day Ever"
“The virtues of beloved St. Patrick shine in this sweet tale of The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland. Little Finnius thinks that he knows what matters most- gold- but learns through both mistakes and mercy that God’s love is more valuable than all the gold in the world. Little ones who claim St. Patrick as a favorite saint will enjoy his role in Finn’s change of heart, while parents and teachers will appreciate the important lessons of faith in this well written picture book!”
Katherine Bogner
Teacher, Blogger, and Author of "Through the Year with Jesus" and "All about Advent"
“Wow! What an incredible book—both in words and illustrations. The story is charming and entertaining, with a beautiful moral message. This will be a staple in my home when celebrating St. Patrick’s day, and such a wonderful way to explain the faith to young children. Thank you for this delightful book. It is so well done!”
Kate Frantz
Founder of Thy Olive Tree & Fiat Self-Publishing Academy
About the Speaker
Elise Daniel is an author, entrepreneur, and the head of publishing at Bellwether Communications where she helps thought leaders publish op-eds and books. Her and her clients’ articles have been published in Newsweek, Forbes, Fox News, and National Review, among others. She is the author of The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland (2023), which brings secular folklore and the sacred traditions of Saint Patrick’s Day together in one playful story grounded in truth.
