MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. -- When: Saturday, March 22 from 2-4 pm

Where: Pages Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

What: Bring your family and friends to have your picture taken walking the pink carpet, enjoy cake, listen to a reading of The Little Seahorse, and hear the behind-the-scenes details about being an author.

Who:

Reader & Author = Sheri Fink, #1 best-selling, award-winning author, founder of ‘The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink,’ and international speaker.

Host/Emcee = Zsuzsa Novak, brand elevation and business expansion expert who helps entrepreneurs stand out and shine.

Event Planner = Stephanie Perez, high-end global corporate and private event planner.

Photographer = Maribel Farina, founder of Maribel Farina Photography. She will be capturing fun moments with Whimsical World Fans on the pink carpet.

Videographer = Professional director and film editor Sebastian Heinrich.

“We are honored to share this special moment with Sheri Fink, her team, and her great Whimsical World Fan base,” says Cherish Barrett of Pages Bookstore. “The Whimsical World brand shares so many of the same values and strong commitment to the growth of our children as Pages, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to hold this event.”

Be one of the first people in the world to hear the story of The Little Seahorse and bring the inspiration home with you. “I am truly humbled to have such a great team helping to create this event, and such an amazing Fan following of excited, eager, ‘Whimsical’ children that enjoy reading. I look forward to celebrating and sharing this moment with you and your loved ones!” says author Sheri Fink.

‘The Little Seahorse,’ which became a #1 best seller six months prior to the release, enables children to explore their underwater imagination in an exciting and vivid tour of the ocean floor. The ocean plays host to many wonderful sea creatures and fish that are new (and intimidating) to the young Little Seahorse. This adorable story will take little ones on a courageous adventure with the Little Seahorse where, together, they will learn about bravery, courage, speaking up for what they want, and how to ask for assistance without being afraid.

About The Author & Illustrator

Sheri Fink is a #1 best-selling, award-winning children’s author, founder of “The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink” children’s brand, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Her first book, The Little Rose, was a #1 bestseller on Amazon for over 60 weeks and became the #1 top-rated e-book on Amazon. Sheri is the recipient of multiple literary awards including three gold medals in the Readers Favorite International Book Awards. All five of her books are #1 bestsellers.

In 2013, her children’s book series received the Gold Mom’s Choice Award for excellence in family friendly entertainment. Sheri was selected by CBS Los Angeles as one of the top 3 authors in her local area, a distinction she shares with Dean Koontz. Sheri was honored with the 2013 Extraordinary Inspiration award for her long-lasting commitment to spreading inspirational messages of hope and self-esteem through her books, her moving life story, and her brand.

Mary Erikson Washam is a freelance illustrator living in Dallas, Texas. Her first children's book, Spencer's Silly Space Adventure, was a collaborative custom-made book with proceeds donated to children with cancer. Her second, The Little Rose, has become an international success. The Little Gnome is her third illustrated children's book. Mary's work has garnered attention because of her uncanny ability to engage an audience with her delightful innovative style.