Barnes & Noble hosted local author Debra Young Hatch to Sign Giraffes in My Closet Books and do two readings on World Giraffe Day

John Oliva
Corpus Christi Caller Times
USA Today – Texas Network

Children sat in awe in Barnes & Noble as Debra Young Hatch read to them a story about three giraffes sneaking into a young boy’s closet and creating a lifelong friendship.  The bookstore hosted local author Young Hatch to sign copies of her children’s book, “Giraffes in My Closet,” and do two readings for little ones and their families.

When someone purchases the book, a portion of the proceeds is given to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. On Friday, proceeds also went to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to help the mammals.

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Author, Debra Young Hatch Reads “Giraffes in My Closet”

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