BOOK LAUNCHES TO CELEBRATE Come help me CELEBRATE the release of my debut novel for middle-grade readers, CHASING AT THE SURFACE, out on October 4, from WestWinds Press. After her mother unexpectedly leaves home, twelve-year old Marisa struggles with her feelings of loss and abandonment just as a pod of nineteen orca whales―mothers with their new... Continue Reading →
It’s a Book Launch for David Shannon – with Duck On a Tractor!
Secret Garden Books is hosting bestselling, Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon! His new picture book is Duck on a Tractor, and it tells the story of a determined duck who decides to jump on a tractor and drive it around the barnyard and through town, with hilarious consequences! David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator... Continue Reading →
Book Launch and Cake Walk for Jaime Temairik’s New Picture Book
Jaimie Temairik has got her very own, first picture book both illustrated and written by her. Sure, she's doodled illustrations for other people's writings before, (Bigfoot Does Not Like Birthday Parties, by Eric Ode, and How to Negotiate Everything by David Spellman). But for this one, the writer she's doodling for is none other than... Continue Reading →
It’s A Book! It’s A Party! It’s A Book Launch Party!
Come meet local author and illustrator, Bill Clanton, as he launches his newest book, Also known for, VOTE FOR ME!, Something Extraordinary, and Mo's Mustache. If you're a fan of Mo Willems and Bob Shea then you will love Ben Clanton's books. The evening will include a special reading and signing and there will be oodles of treats,... Continue Reading →
Mark’s home run!
Author Mark Holtzen has a whole slew of events and a book release party in honor of his picture book, A TICKET TO THE PENNANT (Little Bigfoot, Sasquatch Books). Local John Skewes illustrated. Events include: Tue, April 12th, A Ticket to the Pennant official release! Available in stores. Wed, April 13th, Island Books... Continue Reading →
April Events
APRIL BOOKSTORE EVENTS and APPEARANCES KEY: YA = young adult MG = middle grade ER = easy reader PB = picture book NF = nonfiction GN = graphic novel LINKS: University Book Store Third Place Books Elliott Bay Book Company Secret Garden Books Seattle Central Library April 2, 1PM BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: Liz Wong, Quackers... Continue Reading →
MARCH BOOKSTORE EVENTS
KEY: YA = young adult MG = middle grade ER = easy reader PB = picture book NF = nonfiction GN = graphic novel LINKS: University Book Store Third Place Books Elliott Bay Book Company Secret Garden Books Seattle Central Library March 2, 7PM Nina Laden, Are We There Yet? (PB)--BOOK LAUNCH PARTY University Book... Continue Reading →
Nina Laden’s latest launch!
From the one and only Nina Laden herself: We are almost there! Come celebrate the launch of my newest book, Are We There Yet?, at the University Book Store in Seattle's University District. There will be things to eat, drink, read, see... things to give away... and there will be fun and signed books! Tell... Continue Reading →
Dana Simpson’s book launch
THIS COMING SATURDAY • February 27 • 5:00PM Don't miss: Dana Simpson's launch for her new book, UNICORNS vs. GOBLINS Reading, Signing, and party! University Book Store says it's "a hilarious story of friendship and adventure featuring awkward, nine-year-old dreamer Phoebe and her arrogant unicorn best friend. Local author and illustrator Dana Simpson's fun comic... Continue Reading →
Jessixa Bagley book launch
Come help Jessixa celebrate! Jessixa Bagley Following on the heels of her much lauded debut picture book, BOATS FOR PAPA, the amazing Seattle-based author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley returns with her latest, BEFORE I LEAVE. The touching story of friends who have to say goodbye, this is sure to get plenty of attention... Continue Reading →