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Events For Kids & Teens
Yes, you can find information on all our events on our store calendar. But we want to make sure our younger patrons (and their parents) don't miss out on something special. Here, you'll find a list of events especially geared to kids of all ages.
Upcoming Events
TUESDAY, February 16 @ 7 p.m. - LINDA BROWN & DR. PAULETTA BRACYIt’s a View from Tuesday evening, open to all, but especially of interest to educators. Linda Beatrice Brown, author of BLACK ANGELS, joins us to discuss her novel. In BLACK ANGELS, young children are caught in the crossfire of the Civil War. For ages 9-12. Dr. Pauletta Bracy returns for her very popular program, reviewing children's multicultural books for 2009.
THURSDAY, February 18 @ 5 p.m. - AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL
You've loved her COOKIES books, LITTLE HOOT, DUCK! RABBIT!, and others. Now Amy Krouse Rosenthal brings us THE WONDER BOOK, a collection of stories, poems, palindromes, and more about the quirky things in life. If you've read any of her books, you know they're as much for adults as for kids. For ages 5 and up.
TUESDAY, March 2 @ 5 p.m. - PETER LERANGIS
Peter Lerangis brings us Book 7 in THE 39 CLUES series: THE VIPER'S NEST! He's also author of Book 3 in the series, THE SWORD THIEF. Amy and Dan are in for shocking news in this book. The hunt for the 39 clues intensifies , the plot thickens and danger lurks. For ages 8-12.
SATURDAY, March 13 @ 1 p.m. - MARY POPE OSBORNE & NATALIE POPE BOYCE
Note changes in date and time!
One of the most popular series for young readers is THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE (and its companion research guides). Now Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce are returning to Quail Ridge! Mary Pope Osborne brings us her new Magic Tree House novel #43 LEPRECHAUN IN LATE WINTER and their research guide, LEPRECHAUNS & IRISH FOLKLORE. Great fun for ages 6 and up.
SIGNING LINE TICKET EVENT - receive a ticket with the purchase of any of the MTH books. Click here for information on signing line ticket events. The authors will sign any number of these two new books, and up to 3 other MTH books.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16 @ 4 p.m. - ERIC LITWIN & JAMES DEAN
Pete the Cat loves his white shoes, but
they don't stay white as he dances his way down the street. Author Eric
Litwin and illustrator James Dean give young readers a colorful education in Pete's journey, through story and song. This is a special after-school program for ages 3 - 7.
TUESDAY, March 16 @ 7 p.m. - FRANCES O'ROARK DOWELL
Readers will devour FALLING IN, the story of Isabelle Bean - the ultimate misfit, outsider, but definitely NOT a witch! A new engaging novel from the author of CHICKEN BOY, THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF GIRLS, and the Edgar-winning DOVEY COE. For ages 8-12.
WEDNESDAY, April 21 @ 7 p.m. - LOIS LOWRY
Few children's authors can claim the title of "legendary", but Lois Lowry is one of them. She visits us with her new THE BIRTHDAY BALL.
Bored Princess Patricia Priscilla makes her chambermaid switch identities
with her so she can attend the village school and plan her 16th birthday party in her own way. For ages 8-12.
Lowry is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning THE GIVER, NUMBER THE STARS, and many other award-winning book. Check out her sly THE WILLOUGHBYS.
SIGNING LINE TICKET EVENT - receive a ticket for the signing line with the purchase of THE BIRTHDAY BALL. Click here for information on ticketed events.
Black Angels (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Putnam Juvenile, 09/01/2009
The Wonder Book (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: HarperCollins, 03/01/2010
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: HarperCollins, 05/01/2006
The Viper's Nest (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Scholastic Inc., 02/01/2010
Falling In (Hardcover)
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Atheneum, 03/01/2010
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No? Well, I really shouldn't have asked. Most people can't hear it, anyway. But, if you could, you'd think it sounds like you're teetering on the edge of the universe. That's what Isabelle Bean thinks...and she's not that far from the truth.
Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter (Hardcover)
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 01/01/2010
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (Hardcover)
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: HarperCollins, 03/01/2010
The Birthday Ball (Hardcover)
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 04/01/2010





