Rock Legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Bring Stories to Life

Join the Rock Hall and the Cleveland Public Library as we team up to host iconic rock duo Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for a conversation  moderated by the Rock Hall’s Vice President of Education and Visitor Engagement, Dr. Jason Hanley. This intimate conversation will explore Benatar and Giraldo’s new children’s book, My Grandma and Grandpa Rock, and the inspiration behind their journey as artists, partners, and grandparents. The discussion will also highlight their legendary music careers and their passion for connecting generations through storytelling.

To make this experience even more meaningful for fans and families, Cleveland Public Library will provide 300 free, signed copies of My Grandma and Grandpa Rock from Loganberry Books, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional books will be available for purchase courtesy of Loganberry Books or by preorder at www.loganberrybooks.com.

This event celebrates the power of creativity and literacy to inspire minds of all ages. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, you’re invited to see these stories through a child’s eyes and join us in igniting imagination and connection for all.

This event takes place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch of the Cleveland Public Library.  Please click on the RSVP link to reserve your spot on the Cleveland Public Library’s website.

Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Public Library, Sourcebooks Publishing, and Loganberry Books.

About the Book 

From world-renowned musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes an exuberant picture book about cool grandmas and rad grandpas everywhere!

My grandma and grandpa rock, it’s true.

But I bet your grandma and grandpa rock too!

Grandparents love to rock every way they can—whether it’s by singing out loud, dancing to a song in their hearts, or just living their best lives!

From the musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes a lyrical read-aloud that celebrates all kinds of grandparents from all walks of life—from plumbers to yoga instructors to…rock stars!

About the Authors

PAT BENATAR AND NEIL GIRALDO are one of rock’s great power couples. Married for over forty years, they are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy winners, and proud grandparents. They live in the Los Angeles area.

TIFFANY EVERETT is an artist and nature enthusiast leading a nomadic lifestyle with her partner and their dog, Tuco. Together they camp full-time throughout the American West in a thirteen-foot trailer affectionately named Shel.

About Cleveland Public Library 

Founded in 1869, Cleveland Public Library serves the residents of Cleveland through its network of 27 neighborhood branches, the Main Library downtown, Public Administration Library at City Hall, homebound delivery services, and mobile services to daycare and senior centers. From a collection of 10.5 million items, the Library has traditionally circulated nearly 6 million items a year to its 300,000 registered borrowers and to 45 other CLEVNET-member libraries in 12 counties across Northeast Ohio. Cleveland Public Library is home to the Ohio Center for the Book and the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, serving all 88 counties in the state of Ohio. For more information, visit cpl.org.