On a recent Sunday night, Marina was one of about fifty Maryland authors to participate in a massive party/signing/fundraiser at the Towson Borders Books.

The night was a benefit for Baltimore Literacy Works, an independent group working to promote literacy in Maryland. Marina was ably assisted by daughter Anna.
Among the other authors at the event were Madison Smartt Bell, Laura Lippman and Jill Jonnes.
Quite a few copies of "Max" found new homes that night!