Events

Inkwood will handle book sales and autographing for DOMINIQUE MOCEANU and ALICIA THOMPSON at the Grand Opening Celebration at LaFLEUR'S GYMNASTIC CLUB. Moceanu and Thompson will sign copies of their two books for middle readers, WINNING TEAM and BALANCING ACT, part of the Go-for-Gold Gymnasts series. In Winning Team, 12 year old Brittany Lee Morgan, an Elite Gymnast, faces challenges making new friends when she moves from Ohio to Texas and must compete at a world class facility. In Balancing Act, Noelle Onesti, daughter of a Romanian gymnast, is worried about family finances, the distraction of her first crush, and the possibility of letting down her teammates. Both books are realistic views of young girls navigating the super-competitive world of gymnastics while dealing with real-life concerns of family, friends and school. Gymnasts will appreciate the insider language and details drawn from Moceanu’s knowledge and experience. We recommend reserving your books ahead of time: Order online (click on titles below) specifying "In-store pickup" and we'll bring them to the event, or contact us at 813-253-2638 or inkwoodbooks@gmail.com. Dominique Moceanu (www.dominique-moceanu.com) is the author of the New York Times best-selling Dominique Moceanu: An American Champion. As a member of the women’s gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. She now tours the country as an ambassador for the sport, doing clinics and summer camps and speaking with young gymnasts. Dominique lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two children. Alicia Thompson (www.alicia-thompson.com) is the author of the young adult novel Psych Major Syndrome. She also co-wrote an updated version of The Secret Language of Birthdays for teens, and has contributed stories to Girls’ Life. Alicia lives with her husband and son in Riverview, Florida.