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Sarasota News Leader January 11, 2013 Page 95 number of nearby, downtown restaurants, the online at redeemersarasota.org or by calling the parish office at 955-4263. release adds. The concert will resume at 7:30 p.m. and con- The Church of the Redeemer is located in the heart of downtown Sarasota at 222 S. Palm Ave. clude at approximately 9 p.m. Complimentary parking for this concert will be Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 available from 2:45 to 9:30 p.m. at BMO Harris for students. Advance purchase may be made Bank Parking Garage on McAnsh Square. CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR TO PROMOTE ANIMAL RESCUE Diane Rose-Solomon, a certified humane educational specialist, and author of JJ The American Street Dog and How He Came to Live In Our House, will appear at two fundraising events this month to promote animal adoptions, awareness and humane education, a news release says. Rose-Solomon will read her new book and sign copies on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nate's Place, 8437 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota. On the same day, she will give another book reading from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, 7334 Trade Court in Lakewood Ranch. Both events are free and open to the public; parents are encouraged to bring their children, the release says. A percentage of book sale profits from both events will go to animal rescue organizations. JJ The American Street Dog and How He Came to Live In Our House is the first book in a series by Rose-Solomon. "The story addresses animal adoption issues, using colorful, whimsical illustrations to tell the story of Maya and her family," the release notes. Children ages 4 to 9 will identify with 6-year-old Maya, "who has wanted a dog for as long as she can remember," the release adds. When her uncle finds a homeless puppy named JJ, Diane Rose-Solomon with rescue dog Gonzo/ Contributed photo Maya begs to keep him. But her mom is not sure about that, the release notes. In the end, Maya and her family learn that adopting a rescue pet can be a successful venture on many counts. JJ ends up with a loving home, and Maya gets the dog she has always wanted, the release says. The book is available online at www.SOP3Publishing.com.