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\"leftovers\"<\/a>The Thing About Leftovers\u00a0has inspired a thing about edible books, recipes, food, fun, and a book signing and talk by author C.C. Payne. It all takes place at\u00a06 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Lexington Public Library\u2019s Eastside Branch.<\/p>\n

The event at Eastside will follow a daylong visit to Morton Middle School by Payne, whose latest novel,\u00a0The Thing About Leftovers, follows Fizzy, a middle school girl navigating divorce and her new blended family. The middle school visit will take place on Friday, Oct. 14.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had the privilege of hosting a book talk by Mrs. Payne at our school in the past, and she is absolutely the best author visit we\u2019ve ever experienced. Hands down, the best! Her experience and passion as a writer translates into a highly-motivational learning experience for audiences of all ages,\u201d Alaine Carpenter, Morton\u2019s librarian, said.<\/p>\n

Payne said she enjoys talking to middle schoolers in order to share her love for reading.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I\u2019m a writer, I\u2019m a reader,\u201d she said. \u201cHad there been a job called\u00a0reader, I would have totally signed up for that one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two contests are being held in conjunction with the author event:<\/p>\n

\u2022 An edible book contest. Any school in the Fayette County Public Schools system may hold its own contest, sending its top three finishers to the final round at the library\u2019s event. Dan Wu, local chef and former contestant on the Fox television show,\u00a0MasterChef, will join Scott County High School cafeteria assistant manager Trahnel Mitchel and Lexington Public Library director Ann Hammond as judges. Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk also has been invited to judge. Winners will be named in high school, middle school, and elementary school categories. Edible books are food creations that depict a particular book.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A recipe contest. Adults and children alike may submit original recipes that make the best leftovers. For contest rules and submissions, visitlexpublib.org\/leftovers. Submissions are due by Wednesday, Oct. 12. Prizes will be given in adult and child categories.<\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble will sell copies of Payne\u2019s books during the book signing. Food vendors also will be on hand.<\/p>\n

This article also appears on page 12 of the October 2016 printed edition of the Hamburg Journal. For more Hamburg area news, subscribe to the Hamburg Journal weekly digital newsletter.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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