Shannon Messenger discusses KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2 with Dhonielle Clayton

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, Shannon Messenger, for a live, virtual discussion to celebrate the release of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2, the epic first book in the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series reimagined into stunning graphic novels, with the story now continued with Part Two!

Shannon will be in conversation with Dhonielle Clayton, the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen titles, including The Conjureverse series, The Belles series, Shattered Midnight, co-author and creator of Blackout & Whiteout, The Rumor Game, and of the Tiny Pretty Things duology, a Netflix original series.

Learn how this truly special book was made, along with other exciting updates about our favorite KEEPER series (and yes, Shannon will even be discussing KEEPER 10!) Questions will be answered! Laughs will be shared! And one lucky attendee will even win a one-on-one Zoom chat with Shannon (see official rules for more info on this giveaway).

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**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 12/19/25 (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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**There are two ticket options:

Signed Paperback Book Admission - $27.37 (Admission + signed paperback book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One signed paperback copy of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2(on-sale 12/2/25).
• One event exclusive Iggy and Sophie panel sticker.
• Admission to the virtual event space with Shannon Messenger.

Signed Hardcover Book Admission - $38.15 (Admission + signed hardcover book + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One signed hardcover copy of KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2(on-sale 12/2/25).
• One event exclusive Iggy and Sophie panel sticker.
• Admission to the virtual event space with Shannon Messenger.

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ABOUT KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES THE GRAPHIC NOVEL PART 2:

The epic first book in theNew York TimesandUSA TODAYbestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series is being reimagined into stunning graphic novels, and the story continues now with Part Two!

After learning she’s actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life—and family—behind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it’s also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human world—but thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she’s not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms!

And then there are the bigger worries. Guardians who may or may not adopt her. Whispers of conspiracies. Mysterious fires. Memories in her brain that don’t feel like hers.

Could someone have hidden those secrets in Sophie’s head? Why would they do that? Is Sophie part of something much bigger than she imagined?

Something...deadly?

This stunning graphic novel retelling of the second half of the thrilling first novel comes to life with all the adventure and epic worldbuilding the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is known for, told in gorgeous full color—plus special bonus features at the end!