A fortunate event: NW Florida State College hosts author Lemony Snicket on April 16

NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will welcome renowned author Daniel Handler, best known by his pen name Lemony Snicket, as part of the NWF READS program.

Handler, the author of "A Series of Unfortunate Events," will take the stage on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public, with a book signing to follow. The first 75 attendees will receive priority signing access, and books will be available for purchase.

"Being able to share the love of reading and power of literature by bringing such loved literary figures as last year's RL Stine and this year's Lemony Snicket to our campus is such a delight," says Kandice Mollitiam, READS coordinator and assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at NWFSC, in a news release. "We are truly excited to build on last year's community engagement by bringing this experience with Lemony Snicket to his fans of all ages and communities."

NWF READS Week will also feature a book drive and other community activities:

• April 14-17: A book drive will be held at NWFSC's Niceville campus. Donations of books in good condition can be dropped off at the Communications, English & Social Science office in Building 500 Annex, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at the April 16 event.

• April 16: The community reading event with Handler will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, located at 100 E. College Blvd., Niceville.

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: NWFSC to host Lemony Snicket in weekend long reading event this April