This year’s ice cream social will take place on Sunday, July 21, 1-4 pm.

In addition to ice cream treats — scooped and from a Good Humor truck — local children’s book author Dr. Marisa Castronova will be at the Manor for a book signing, reading, and activity.

The reading and activity session will take place at 2:00 p.m. Copies of Dr. Castronova’s books will be available for purchase and signing throughout the event. And, of course, there will be tours of the Manor.

About the author: Dr. Marisa Castronova is an author, educator, and professor with almost two decades of teaching experience. Being in the classroom has taught Marisa to write stories focused on building confidence, compassion, and curiosity so that children can become the best versions of themselves. Her debut book, Gigi Feels Jumbled, was featured on the Emmy Award® winning television program, Classroom Close-Up, and NJEA’s social media outlet, Making the Grade. She has also shared her book internationally at the Inquiry Educators Summit as an invited speaker. She released her second book, Meena & Montry, on July 9. She holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and master’s degrees in both biology and education. She currently resides in Nutley, New Jersey with her husband and two children. Please visit her website for more information.

This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted and applied to our scholarship fund.

The Kingsland Manor is located at the corner of Kingsland Street and Lakeside Drive. Entry and parking are on Lakeside Drive.

For more information call 973-661-3410, or email us at KingslandManorNutley@gmail.com, or visit our Kingsland Manor Facebook group.