We're all invited to celebrate the publication of EPITAPH ROAD at Dave's launch party.The details: Sunday, March 28 from 4:30 - 8 p.m. at Parkplace Books in Kirkland.Learn more about Dave and the book here.
Celebrate Joni Sensel’s new book
Our very own RA, Joni Sensel, has a new book coming out--and you'll definitely want to be part of the experience.Librarian Betsy Bird called the first book in the series, THE FARWALKER'S QUEST, a book that will touch readers and stay with them "for years and years." The sequel, THE TIMEKEEPER's MOON, is on its... Continue Reading →
Good news for Lois V. Harris
She writes:My box of Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist books just arrived--the book, my second inspiring picture book, looks great--wahoo! I’m inviting everyone to its launching on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at the University Village Barnes & Noble. Look for me in my Stetson hat (Santa brought it.)
Paul Schmid Wonder Book launch
On Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Secret Garden Bookshop is celebrating the launch of THE WONDER BOOK, illustrated by our own Paul Schmid (and written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who is no slouch herself).Check out Paul's work here--is it any wonder he took our chapter's top illustration prize a couple of years ago?Here's what Suzanne... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Kirby Larson events
Kirby Larson invites everyone to two upcoming book events to help launch her new book, NUBS: THE TRUE STORY OF A MUTT, A MARINE AND A MIRACLE.Both events will be benefits for homeless pets (Homeward Pets for the 3rd Place event and the Whatcom Alternative Humane Society in B'ham).The first one will be November 7,... Continue Reading →
Nina Hess: editor extraordinaire
We're lucky to have in our midst Nina Hess, who edited this perfect-for-Halloween gem:A Practical Guide to VampiresHow old is a vampire fledgling? Why do vampires avoid mirrors? What’s the best way to slip into a vampire’s lair? New York Times best-selling author Lisa Trumbauer illuminates the twilight world of vampires in the next edition... Continue Reading →
Janet Lee Carey: Party in Seattle!
If you are in the Seattle area this weekend (and you should be, after all of that hardcore resting from your labors!), then why not come out to celebrate the release of Janet Lee Carey's latest YA fantasy novel, STEALING DEATH at Parkplace Books in Kirkland:It's this Saturday at 6:30 pm. Even better: Janet supports... Continue Reading →
Launch day for STEALING DEATH by Janet Lee Carey
Today is launch day for our own Janet Lee Carey, the wonderful author of WENNY HAS WINGS, THE BEAST OF NOOR, and DRAGON'S KEEP.I find myself saying this about every new book Janet writes, but this one is her best. STEALING DEATH tells the story of a boy named Kipp who must capture the bag... Continue Reading →
Nice idea for a book launch
Barbara Jean Hicks is pairing her launch with a fundraiser--and we can participate even though she's moved to another region (sniff, sniff). She writes:A percentage of all store purchases from Friday 8/28 through Sunday 8/30 will go to the Rio Healthy Kids Initiative if you mention you are part of the Rio District Fund Raiser.... Continue Reading →