UOD Family Book Event
JOIN US for a special conversation with author Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrator Megan Mee Nutter, who will also read from and sign their book. Thanks to Newtonville Books, Allergic will be available for purchase in advance and at the event.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Zervas Elementary School – in the Cafeterium
30 Beethoven Avenue, Newton, MA 02468
The themes of Allergic align with UOD’s unit on Allergic Conditions.
Maggie’s parents are preoccupied with the new baby they’re expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer to feeling left out, but when she picks one for her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She’s severely allergic to anything with fur!
With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship,and finding a place to belong.
There will be time for Q&A with author Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrator Michelle Mee Nutter
- Children accompanied by an adult, parents/caregivers, librarians, teachers and all who love books and reading are welcome to join us!
- Author talk and book reading, followed by book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
- Donation of $10 requested for adult attendees Children and Educators are free. Please scroll down to register and pay online.
Missed the event? Signed copies of Allergic may still be available at Newtonville Books.
Allergic is available to purchase in advance at local bookstore, Newtonville Books, or online through their link: https://www.newtonvillebooks.com/event/uod-event-zervas-elementary-allergic
Books will also be available for purchase at the event.
Winging It will also be on sale and available for signing.
Email us if you have any questions or would like to request an accessibility accommodation.
Missed the event? Signed copies of the Allergic may still be available at Newtonville Books.
Allergic is available to purchase in advance at local bookstore, Newtonville Books, or online through their link: https://www.newtonvillebooks.com/event/uod-event-zervas-elementary-allergic
Books will also be available for purchase at the event.
Email us if you have any questions or would like to request an accessibility accommodation.
Author:
Megan Wagner Lloyd is the co-creator, with Michelle Mee Nutter, of Allergic and Squished, both instant bestsellers. Megan is also the co-creator, with Abhi Alwar, of the Super Pancake graphic novel series and is the author of Haven, a novel, and several picture books. She lives in the Washington, DC, area.
Visit her online at meganwagnerlloyd.com
Illustrator:
Visit her online at michellemee.com