Amy Meyerson will be a guest speaker at the La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) Book and Author Luncheon on Oct. 25. Her debut novel, a page-turner, is called “The Bookshop of Yesterdays” and the tale it tells will make you want to keep reading this story about family secrets, forgiveness, new beginnings and the destructive nature of miscommunication. It has been published in over 11 languages and was both a national and international best seller. This book was chosen for a national high school reading competition in Crotia.

Meyerson will also present her second book, “The Imperfects,” an unforgettable family saga inspired by a true story of the Florentine Diamond, still missing for the last century from the Austrian Empire. The idea for this book grew out of her interest in jewelry making, having studied silver smithing in New York and Mexico.

In case you are wondering: Yes, there will be a third book but it will not be released until 2023.

Meyerson grew up in Philadelphia, attended Quaker school and went to college at Wesleyan University. She later studied creative writing at USC where she has been teaching since 2010in the Writing Program. She also runs the Undergraduate Writers Conference at USC. She has had several of her short fiction works published in literary magazines. She completed her masters’ degree in creative writing at USC and currently teaches in the writing department.

LCFOG is comprised of women who are compelled to see that children with orthopaedic disorders are treated by the best physicians and surgeons regardless of the financial situation of their family. At LuskinOIC (Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children) in downtown Los Angeles, children receive a diagnosis, a treatment plan and all the care they need to “Grow Well and Play Well.” LuskinOIC Pediatric Orthopaedic Urgent Care Center is the only one of its kind in the country. It stands out as a national model with other hospital systems reaching out to learn about its operation. The Community Engagement Program stretches from programs for Orthopaedic Medical Magnet High School to their work with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. In addition, over 100 medical students, residents, fellows, international surgeons, radiology techs and PhD candidates have been trained.

LCFOG has promoted fundraising nights at nearby restaurants with all money raised going to LuskinOIC. However, the fundraiser with the most fun is the Book and Author Luncheon at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey Drive, La Cañada. Raffles, silent auctions and more are there to enjoy. Parking is complementary and authors are available to sign newly purchased books. Tickets for this event are $75 and must be purchased in advance.

Those who would like to receive an invitation to this fun day can contact Joan Cleven at (818) 249-4603 or DeeDee Nuanes at (818) 606-5631.

Submitted by Arlene MASSIMINO