Shannon Messenger discusses UNRAVELED, the newest Keeper of the Lost Cities novel, with B.B. Alston

About this Event

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, Shannon Messenger, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of UNRAVELED, the next can't-miss installment of the award-winning middle grade series, Keeper of the Lost Cities, where the past and present unravel into staggering truths -- told entirely from Keefe's point of view.

Shannon will be in conversation with B.B. Alston, whose debut novel, Amari and the Night Brothers, was a #1 Kids’ Indie Next pick and the winner of Barnes & Noble’s inaugural Children’s and YA Book Award as well as a New York Times and indie bestseller.

EVENT THEME!: The Ultimate Keefe Extravaganza!

Whether you're a longtime member of Team Keefe or just can't wait to find out all of his super-important secrets, we'll be here to celebrate the imminent release of UNRAVELED, with a virtual event that's totally KEEFE! KEEFE! KEEFE! Learn Shannon's inspirations for our beloved Lord Hunkyhair and how she came up with his human adventures, plus a few hints about what readers can expect once they get their hands on their copies—but no spoilers! (and yes, she'll also talk about The Kiss!)

BONUS!: Each ticket includes a copy of the B&N Exclusive Edition of UNRAVELED which includes full-color endpapers styled after the world map Keefe uses on his adventures (complete with Keefe-commentary!), a special stamp on the hardcover case in Keefe's handwriting, and shiny decorative foil on the cover.

---> PLUS, an UNRAVELED-theme decal! <---

**EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS!!** With your ticket purchase, you are automatically entered to win a personal, 30-minute Zoom session with Shannon Messenger! One lucky winner only; any winner must be accompanied on the Zoom with a parent or guardian, who must grant permission to participate. The lucky fan’s email will be shared with Shannon’s team, who will then notify the winner of their selection by 12/10/24 (if you don’t receive an email by that time, you have not been selected). If you do not want to be automatically entered, please send an “opt-out” e-mail to bnevents@bn.com.

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TICKET INFORMATION:

B&N Exclusive Book Admission - $29.63 (Admission + decal + signed bookplate + B&N Exclusive hardcover book + tax/shipping): ****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

One copy of UNRAVELED - B&N Exclusive Edition (on-sale 12/3/24).
One signed bookplate.
One UNRAVELED-theme decal.
Admission to the virtual event space with Shannon Messenger and B.B. Alston.

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ABOUT UNRAVELED:

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can't-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe's point of view.

Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It'll be better for everyone that way.

Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn't want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.

What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.

Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.