Jaelyn Jordan: A Misguided Thought

No David!

Local Chess Group

Local Writers Group

Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Willow Springs Elementary Library

Camille Brown: Casey's Pet Detective Agency & The Case of the Colorful Cockatiel

Star Wars Lego Event

Mystery Book Club

Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets

Two Together

Don't Wash Winston

Nick Medina celebrates INDIAN BURIAL GROUND with Rachel Harrison #BNMiddayMystery

Emily Henry discusses FUNNY STORY with Yulin Kuang

Leif Enger discusses I CHEERFULLY REFUSE, our #bnbookclub April Book Club Selection!

Mona Awad celebrates ROUGE #BNMiddayMystery

Silvia Moreno-Garcia celebrates SILVER NITRATE #BNMiddayMystery

Ivy Pochoda celebrates SING HER DOWN #BNMiddayMystery

Colin Walsh celebrates KALA #BNMiddayMystery

Meet other local chess players to play against and talk strategies. Tables for playing are set up at the front half of the store.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<span style="box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and help us welcome author Camille Brown as she reads her book for story time&nbsp;followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of&nbsp;<span style="box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;font-weight:700;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">"Casey's Pet Detective Agency: The Case of the Colorful Cockatiel," by Camille Brown.On their way to have a picnic in the park, Casey and Jennie hear their friend from school and neighbor Abby call for help. Her colorful cockatiel Coco is missing. Abby's bird has flown the coop. Oh no! Casey and Jennie decide to take the case to help find Coco. On their quest, they learn about cockatiels, searching place to place. Will Casey and Jennie find Abby's colorful cockatiel?Camille Brown is an award-winning filmmaker.&nbsp; She is a graduate of UCLA's prestigious School of Theater, Film and Television.&nbsp; She earned her Masters of Arts in Film Studies from National University.&nbsp; Before going into the entertainment industry, she studied biochemistry and was a pharmaceutical scientist and a researcher for a pediatric neurosurgeon.&nbsp; Camille is an AFI DWW alum, a fellow of the Ryan Murphy Half Initiative, and an active member of the Producers Guild of America as well as the Writers Guild of America.&nbsp; Her love of children's storytelling spawned when she volunteered at her church for seven years preparing first and second-graders for their first holy communion.&nbsp; Casey's Pet Detective Agency: The Case of the Colorful Cockatiel is her first solo children's picture book.&nbsp; Come and meet Ms. Brown and discuss her book as well as upcoming additions to the series and pick up a copy of "Casey's Pet Detective" for her to sign for you!

Casey's Pet Detective Agency: The Case of the Colorful Cockatiel

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with Miss Kay and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"Two Together," by Brendan Wenzel.In this companion book to&nbsp;They All Saw a Cat&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inside Cat, a journey home leads to unexpected adventures for a cat and dog. A playful, imaginative story of friendship, empathy, and discovery by Caldecott Honor winner Brendan Wenzel. Cat and Dog are headed home. A simple route lies ahead of them . . . or does it? There&rsquo;s so much to see and smell and hear, and the two of them experience the world very differently. A stream, for instance, is watery fun for Dog, but it may not be so delightful for Cat! As their journey becomes an adventure full of unexpected twists and turns, Cat and Dog show that it&rsquo;s possible for two creatures to travel in the world together despite their distinctive perspectives and abilities&mdash;and even to appreciate and enjoy them. With the irresistible read-aloud appeal of Brendan Wenzel&rsquo;s&nbsp;They All Saw a Cat, winner of the Caldecott Honor,&nbsp;this is a funny, exuberant companion tale that&rsquo;s an imaginative tribute to empathy, friendship, and understanding.

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"Don't Wash Winston," by Ashley Belote.We&rsquo;ve all been there&hellip; A bit of a spill, an overenthusiastic leap, one mud pie too many, and OH NO! our beloved stuffed animal friend suddenly has to be (gulp) WASHED! When Winston, Liam&rsquo;s favorite teddy bear, gets muddy, Dad decides that Winston needs to be washed. But the washing machine is big and loud and scary! Liam decides that the only solution is to hide Winston away from this terrible fate. Ashley Belote's humorous and heartwarming tale,&nbsp;Don't Wash Winston,&nbsp;allows anxious toy-protectors to gleefully follow along with Liam&rsquo;s teddy-hiding plans, while also, in the end, leading them to the realization that sometimes it really is necessary for even the most beloved friend to be washed.

Come join us on Saturday, April 20,2024 from 11am - 4 pm, as we welcome author Jaelyn Jordan into our store with his books, "A Misguided Thought" &amp; "A Misguided Thought: Revelation into the Light." Stop by for a meet &amp; greet to discuss his books and purchase a copy of it for him to sign!"A Misguided Thought" is a collection of poetry that shows the overall life experiences of a 21-year-old-from living a sheltered life writing about his hopes and dreams to struggling with mental disorders, heartache, and trying to find his way back to the light through faith itself. In this Mental Health poetry book , You'll come to not only find solace but tap into the mental challenges that not only you may face but your peers."A Misguided Thought: Revelation into the Light" is the second addition of "A Misguided Thought" not only set with the same Tone &amp; Passion but Like the first " Revelation Into The Light " is written in diary entry format , Highlighting and projecting inspiration, light , love and solace within words of poetry as '" A Misguided Thought "is nothing-less than a book of Light!Jaelyn D. Jordan likes to think of himself as a creative, charismatic individual who finds solace in his own writing and hopes that other will as well, as he expresses love, lust and loss through his work.&nbsp; He started writing poetry at the age of sixteen and could have never guessed then that this was something he wanted to do career-wise.&nbsp;

A Misguided Thought Extended Edition: A Book Of Mental Health Poetry

A Misguided Thought Revelation Into The Light: Book of Poetry

Happy Star Wars Day &amp; "May the force be with you!"&nbsp; Join us for our annual Star Wars Lego make and take event where you can come and make your own Star Wars mini X-Wing fighter!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Help us celebrate everything Star Wars and come see what's new for Star Wars in books, magazines, toys, puzzles and of course Legos! Test your knowledge in Star Wars facts and see how you do in the trivia contest, or see what we have for fun giveaways! This event is perfect for new and old fans alike.&nbsp;

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"Penelope Rex &amp; the Problem with Pets," by Ryan T. Higgins.Penelope Rex might finally have bitten off more than she can chew&mdash;a pet saber tooth tiger!&mdash;in this companion to the #1&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling&nbsp;We Don't Eat Our Classmates&nbsp;by Ryan T. Higgins. Most kids have dogs and cats and fish and guinea pigs. Penelope Rex has Mittens. Penelope wasn&rsquo;t sure she even wanted a pet when Mittens came into her life. But now that he&rsquo;s here, she is determined to make the best of it. Pets, however&mdash;especially ones that are six hundred pounds with six-inch-long teeth&mdash;can cause very big, very messy problems. In this companion to&nbsp;We Don&rsquo;t Eat Our Classmates, Penelope Rex discovers the challenges and rewards (but mostly challenges) of pet ownership.

<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Mystery Book Club is for people who love books - more importantly&nbsp;MYSTERY&nbsp;books!&nbsp;&nbsp;<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Come join them and discuss the monthly pick,&nbsp;"The Gone Sister," by Thomas Fincham.How do you find someone who doesn't exist??Isaiah Whitcomb is found dead in a parked car. Isaiah is a promising athlete and he also happens to be Detective Greg Holt's nephew. It's personal for Holt and he will stop at nothing to find&nbsp;who is behind his nephew's murder.Private Investigator&nbsp;Lee Callaway&nbsp;is having a terrible day when Elle Pearson, a blind woman, appears at his door. Elle wants him to find her missing sister. The only problem is no one has seen or heard of her sister.How is Isaiah's death linked to Elle's missing sister? And who is the mysterious stranger looking to avenge a betrayal from years before?As Callaway gets closer to the truth he is faced with the biggest shock of his life.Fans of mystery and suspense will love this bestselling series!<p style="margin-bottom:10px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Join us as we discuss the characters, plotlines, the writing style of the book and what you discovered while reading!&nbsp; Enjoy your afternoon with other Mystery Lovers and find out what they are reading next!&nbsp; If you have any questions regarding the event, you can contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marcenemartinez@yahoo.com" style="color:#62926a;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-image:initial;background-position:0px 0px;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:border-box;background-clip:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;">marcenemartinez@yahoo.com</a>.

The Gone Sister: A Private Investigator Mystery Series of Crime and Suspense

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with Miss Kay and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"No David!," by David Shannon.Don&rsquo;t let his pointy teeth scare you away. David may be mischievous, but this hilarious picture book based on the author&rsquo;s own experience as a child is deeply entertaining and kicks off a series of misadventures.When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . .Over fifteen years after its initial publication, NO, DAVID! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children&mdash;even when they misbehave.

No, David!

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and help us welcome local illustrator Madelyne Oliver as she reads her children's book she illustrated for story time&nbsp;followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"Mary and the World Table," by Dr. Fawzia Reza.Mary now has many friends and enjoys playing and learning with them. Her class has students from all over the world. To represent and showcase this diversity, a multicultural event was hosted by the third-grade teachers and the students were asked to bring food from their home countries. All students enjoyed tasting a variety of cuisines and many children and parents also wore their traditional clothes. The event provided an opportunity for students to learn about the cultural backgrounds of their friends and develop an appreciation for them. Come and meet Ms. Oliver and pick up a copy of the book for her to sign for you!

Madelyne Oliver:  Mary and the World Table

Mary and the World Table

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of, "Pete the Cat &amp; His Magic Sunglasses," by James Dean.From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, Pete's magic sunglasses help him turn his mood from grumpy to awesome!In this hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy&mdash;nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform a grumpy day into an awesome day!The fun&nbsp;never&nbsp;stops&mdash;download the free groovin&rsquo; song.&nbsp;Time for magic fun in the sun!

We invite you and your family to share in the magic of reading!&nbsp;Spend the morning with us and share a great book followed by an&nbsp;activity for your young ones to do!&nbsp;Come join us on the stage in the children's department for a reading of,&nbsp;"Eclipse," by Andy Rash.A boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash.Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink. We are in the perfect place at the perfect time.After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special.Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017,&nbsp;Eclipse&nbsp;is a heartfelt and playfully illustrated ode to seeking out unique adventures and savoring the most special moments with the people you love. Back matter about eclipses and maps of eclipses' paths across the United States make this book perfect for the STEAM curriculum.

Eclipse

Students from the New Horizon's School of Arts will be here to perform their solo's and recitals for all to enjoy.&nbsp; Come and support them as they play music from all genres.&nbsp;

New Horizons School of Arts Performances

Willow Springs Elementary School Library will be hosting their bookfair here today.&nbsp; They have several activities and student performances planned throughout the day for all to enjoy!&nbsp; Face painting, read alouds, and other Star Wars themed crafts and activities will be done to celebrate and support their Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p style="box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin-bottom:10px;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Mystery Book Club is for people who love books - more importantly&nbsp;MYSTERY&nbsp;books!&nbsp;&nbsp;<p style="box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin-bottom:10px;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Come join them and discuss the monthly pick,&nbsp;"Skinwalkers," by Tony Hillerman.<p style="box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;margin-bottom:10px;background-clip:border-box;color:#5d5d5d;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">From&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author Tony Hillerman,&nbsp;Skinwalkers&nbsp;is the&nbsp;seventh novel featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee&mdash;a riveting tale of sorcery, secrets, and murder. Three shotgun blasts rip through the side of Officer Jim Chee&rsquo;s trailer as the Navajo Tribal Policeman sleeps. He survives, but the inexplicable attack has raised disturbing questions about a lawman once beyond reproach.Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn wonders why Chee was a target and what connection the assault has to a series of gruesome murders that has been plaguing the reservation. But the investigation is leading them both into a nightmare of ritual, witchcraft, and blood . . . and into the dark and mystical domain of evil beings of Navajo legend, the &ldquo;skinwalkers.&rdquo;<span style="color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;">Join us as we discuss the characters, plotlines, the writing style of the book and what you discovered while reading!&nbsp; Enjoy your afternoon with other Mystery Lovers and find out what they are reading next!&nbsp; If you have any questions regarding the event, you can contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marcenemartinez@yahoo.com" style="color:#62926a;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-image:initial;background-position:0px 0px;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:border-box;background-clip:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;">marcenemartinez@yahoo.com</a><span style="color:#5d5d5d;font-family:RobotoDraft, Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;box-sizing:content-box;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;background-clip:border-box;">.

Skinwalkers (Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee Series #7)

This group is for aspiring and published authors looking for a monthly, in-person meeting with fellow local writers.&nbsp; We are a creative writing group for all genres, from Young Adult to Mystery, Poetry to novels or Screen Plays to Memoirs.&nbsp; We get together to share and give feedback as well as discussing our successes &amp; challenges when writing.&nbsp; But most of all we are here to get to know each other and stay motivated while on this writing journey!&nbsp;

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