April 2013
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@Booksofwonder tomorrow THE STORY PIRATES
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Books of Wonder is pleased and excited to welcome New York’s very own STORY PIRATES acting troupe as they give a live, interactive performance based on Angie Sage’s Magyk, the first book in her Septimus Heap series, in celebration of the publication of Fyre, the seventh and final book in the series. Perfect for ages 7-12, this exciting theatrical presentation is great for fans of Septimus Heap as...
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Marvelous Middle Grade Reads come to...
Books of Wonder is thrilled to invite middle grade readers to an afternoon packed with exciting new books and the chance to meet NINE of the authors who write the books they love! Join us beginning at 1pm, as debut author BETH AIN presents Staring Jules (As Herself), her hilarious book about one girl’s chance to make it big; NY Times bestselling author BLUE BALLIET takes us to the cold, hard...
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MEET THE 2013 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEES @BooksofWonder...
Each Spring, The Mystery Writers of America present the Edgar Awards, widely acknowledged to be the most prestigious awards in the genre. This May 1st, we are thrilled to welcome 7 of the nominees from the two categories for young readers: Best Juvenile and Best Young Adult. So get ready for a evening of whodunits as debut author KATE BURAK opens her wardrobe to reveal Emily’s Dress; author ART...
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Tomorrow @BooksofWonder @randallde...
Let’s have a ball! On Thursday, April 25th, Books of Wonder is ready to party and we know you and your picture book lovers will have a great time as NY Times bestselling author RANDALL de SEVE and illustratorPAUL SCHMID invite us to join them in celebrating the publication of…
Learning to share is important — especially sharing with your siblings. But sometimes, sharing can be hard. And when...
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Tomie dePaola is coming to @BooksofWonder May...
We are thrilled to be welcoming back Tomie dePaola — Caldecott Honor artist and Newberry Honor author and legend of children’s literature! On May 12th, beginning @ 1pm, Tomie dePaola will join our 2013 Newbery & Caldecott Celebration as our special guest!
Pre-order your signed copy of Tomie dePaola’s classic Strega Nona today at BooksofWonder.com!
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Peanut and Fifi Have a Ball @BooksofWonder this...
Learning to share is important — especially sharing with your siblings. But sometimes, sharing can be hard. And when you’re asked to share your favorite new toy… well, that’s really difficult! On April 25th, Books of Wonder is thrilled to host the Launch Party for a wonderful new picture book Peanut & Fifi Have a Ball. In their new book, NY Times bestselling author RANDALL de SEVE and...
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Last night @BooksofWonder The Girls Got Real!
Teen readers were in for a real treat last night as 4 wonderful teen authors and their fans joined Books of Wonder for a spirited event aptly named Girls Get Real. Led in a conversation by SARAH MLYNOWSKI, authors JEN CALONITA — ELIZABETH EULBERG — JENNIFER E. SMITH — presented their new books, and met and signed books for all their fans.
You can order your signed copies here...
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Fantastic Teen reads for spring @BooskofWonder...
This past Sunday 5 authors of new and exciting works of teen fiction joined us and their fans for an afternoon of sharing great novels and great times!
Thanks to all the dedicated teen readers that showed up and the authors who wrote and presented their new books!
JESSE KARP What We Become NOVA REN SUMA 17 & Gone ALAYA DAWN JOHNSON The Summer Prince SUZANNE WEYN Dr. Frankenstein’s...
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NY children's Theater Festival @NYCTFest ...
This past Sunday at Books of Wonder, the curtains came up and a packed house was treated to a sneak peak of this years exciting NY Children’s Theater Festival. Cast members from all three of this years plays, joined us to share a small slice of this great festival.
Thanks to all the wonderful actors and young theater lovers that joined us to make this Storytime one to remember .
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April Picture Book Bonanza event Pics from 4-13-13...
This past Saturday at Books of Wonder picture book creators took center stage and shared all their wonderful new creations with young readers and listeners. Thanks to all the young book lovers that joined us to enjoy all these great new books and meet their creators!
Thank you:
STEPHEN SAVAGE Polar BearMorning LAUREN THOMPSON Polar BearMorning RAUL COLON Look Up! DANIEL KIRK Ten Things I Love...
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2013 New York Children’s Theater Festival Special...
The 2013 New York Children’s Theater Festival is here again and on Sunday, April 14th, Books of Wonder invites all our friends to a very special storytime which will showcase this years 3 plays and feature acting, singing, storytelling and much more!
Join Books of Wonder as we welcome back Broadway Star John Tartaglia and cast members from all three of this years shows.
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Mo Willems and Herve Tullet shine @BooksofWonder...
Last night two of the brightest stars in the world of Children’s Literature joined us for a wonderful evening engaged in candid conversation for all their fans to enjoy.
A huge thank you to everyone that came out for this special evening and to Herve Tullet that came the whole way from Paris.
We are thrilled to now be offering books by both these bestselling authors and artists, just...
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We are thrilled to bring you the New and Improved...
Dear Friends,
Like Santa’s helpers or the shoemaker’s elves, there are people here at Books of Wonder who you never get to see, but are hard at work making sure that shopping with us to find the best books for your young readers is both easy and a pleasure. We are very proud of our wonderful booksellers who maintain Books of Wonder’s stellar reputation by being always ready with...
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Picture This! Conversations with illustrators from...
Via today’s @NYTIMES:
‘Picture This! Conversations With Illustrators From Paris and New York’(Monday) The French Embassy is sponsoring this festival, which focuses on a language children’s book and comic-book artists share, no matter where they live: the image. At this inaugural event Hervé Tullet, called “the prince of preschool books” in France, will discuss the magic of illustration...
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This Sunday 6 poets are coming to @BooksofWonder!...
Books of Wonder is delighted to join in the nationwide celebration of April as National Poetry Month by launching the month with a special poetry event. Please join us on Sunday, April 7th, as we are treated to some great poetry created especially for young readers. Come meet these talented poets and listen to their wonderful poems as STEPHANIE CALMENSON presents Dinner at the Panda Palace, a book...
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@The_Pigeon Mo Willems & Herve Tullet &...
On Monday, APRIL 8th, beginning at 5:30 Books of Wonder is thrilled to invite picture book enthusiasts to a special evening featuring two of the most celebrated children’s book creators working today. Don’t miss Caldecott Honor artist and Geisel Award-winner MO WILLEMS and visiting French author and artist HERVE TULLET as these two multifaceted, innovative talents come together for...
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Celebrate National Poetry Month @BooksofWonder
Books of Wonder is delighted to join in the nationwide celebration of poetry for the month of April by launching the month with a special poetry event. Please join us on Sunday, April 8th, as we are treated to some great poetry created for young readers. Though we’re still waiting to hear back from some of the poets we’ve invited, we’ve already confirmed the following 6...
March 2013
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@BooksofWonder 2013 Teen Author Festival No...
Teen readers are invited to a day filled with book signing and unforgettable opportunities to meet 45 wonderful authors that write the books they love. Come meet and get your books signed by…
Jessica Brody -Unremembered
Marisa Calin -Between You and Me
Jen Calonita -The Grass is Always Greener
Sharon Cameron -The Dark...
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Ol' Mama Squirrel Launches Tomorrow with David...
Don’t miss this chance to share the afternoon with celebrated children’s book creator, DAVID EZRA STEIN, and your little picture book lovers, who will both adore and laugh at the fierce, loyal, and loving antics of Ol’ Mama Squirrel. The exciting launch party and story time with this Caldecott Honor artists kicks off at 3pm. Your young readers and listeners will be delighted...
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@CassieClare #TMI - City Of Bones - Official...
Special Offer! Mortal Instrument Series Complete Set of Book 1 to 5. Don’t miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013. The first five books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a hardcover set. Enter the secret world of the Shadowhunters with this handsomely packaged boxed set that includes...
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@BooksofWonder @Liz_Norris Unbreakable Pre-order...
Fans of Elizabeth Norris’ debut series Unraveling series are in for a treat next month when the second book in the series Unbreakable releases. To celebrate the release of Elizabeth’s new book we have joined forces to offer fans of this thrilling new series a special gift with their pre-order.
Order your signed copies today and make sure you get your free gift from Elizabeth Norris...
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@Soho_Teen Mysterious Titles come to...
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome 5 authors of new teen mysteries which are the inaugural offerings from Soho Teen, an exciting new publishing imprint geared towards teen readers. Since this January, Soho Teen has been releasing a book a month and this Thursday, March 21st is your chance to meet the authors of five of their first titles as they join us for an event at Books of Wonder. Teen...
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Popularity Papers Launch Party - The Awesomely...
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome back author and illustrator AMY IGNATOW for the rocking launch of The Awesomely Awful Melodies of Julie Graham Chang, the fifth book in her fun-filled chapter book series, The Popularity Papers. In this hilarious installment, best friends Lydia and Julie are back and ready to take seventh grade by storm and start their own band. They soon realize they are...
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Get these amazing books all signed by their...
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@Soho_Teen @BooksofWonder March 21st Mystery...
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome 4 authors of new teen mysteries which are the inaugural offerings from Soho Teen, an exciting new publishing imprint geared towards teen readers. Beginning this past January, Soho Teen has been releasing a book a month and this Thursday, March 21st is your chance to meet the authors of these first four titles as they join us for an event at Books of Wonder....
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The Popularity Papers Book 5 Launch Party...
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome back author and illustrator AMY IGNATOW for the rocking launch of The Awesomely Awful Melodies of Julie Graham Chang, the fifth book in her fun-filled chapter book series, The Popularity Papers. In this hilarious installment, best friends Lydia and Julie are back and ready to take seventh grade by storm and start their own band. They soon realize they are...
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Picture Books Galore This Weekend and More...
Picture book lovers get ready for a fun-filled afternoon featuring 7 picture book creators presenting their new works for you and your children. Beginning at 1pm, NANCY CARPENTER, award winning illustrator of over 30 picture books, and author EVA MOORE share their new title, Lucky Ducklings; NY Times bestselling author & illustrator, BRETT HELQUIST, introduces one seriously cranky farm animal...
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@BooksofWonder @Litworldsays Tomorrow the World...
Last year Books of Wonder was the official hub for a global celebration of reading and celebrating the love of books. This year were are thrilled to once again be part of …
On Wednesday, March 6, Books of Wonder is thrilled to once again participate in World Read Aloud Day, an awareness day advocating literacy as a human right. This year Books of Wonder will be...
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Great Picture Books For Spring next weekend...
Picture book lovers get ready for a fun-filled afternoon featuring 6 picture book creators presenting their new works for you and your children. Beginning at 1pm, NANCY CARPENTER, award winning illustrator of over 30 picture books, and author EVA MOORE share their new title Lucky Ducklings; NY Timesbestselling author & illustrator, BRETT HELQUIST, introduces one seriously cranky farm animal...
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My Haggadah Made It Myself Passover Workshop...
The Haggadah is a Jewish text which lays out the order of the Passover Seder. On Saturday, March 9th, beginning at 11am, everyone is invited to participate in a two hour Haggadah-making workshop, facilitated by FRANCINE HERMELIN LEVITE, creator of My Haggadah Made It Myself. Children will be provided with interactive activity pages as well as mounds of creative art materials to navigate and...
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World Read Aloud Day this Wed March 6th...
Last year Books of Wonder was the official hub for a global celebration of reading and celebrating the love of books. This year were are thrilled to once again be part of …
On Wednesday, March 6, Books of Wonder is thrilled to once again participate in World Read Aloud Day, an awareness day advocating literacy as a human right. This year Books of Wonder will be hosting...
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I Hate Picture Books @BooksofWonder this Saturday...
We kick off the month by celebrating the release of a hilariously ingenious new title that picture book lovers are sure to adore laughing along with…
I Hate Picture Books
Books of Wonder is thrilled to invite you and your young picture book lovers to the afternoon launch party of I Hate Picture Books with author and artistTIMOTHY YOUNG. Max is sick and tired of all his picture...
February 2013
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Less than a week till @NeilHimself & @MrAdamRex...
Now’s the time to start counting down the days till February 23rd, when #1 New York Times best-selling author and Newbery medalist NEIL GAIMAN joins New York Times best-selling illustrator ADAM REX for an appearance at Books of Wonder, where they will sign copies of their new picture book…
Every so often an author and artist work together and create something truly...
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Lauren Oliver @OliverBooks @Booksofwonder Requiem...
The final book in the NYT-best selling trilogy written by PLL co-founder Lauren Oliver, Requiem, hits stores on March 5th but Books of Wonder, has the hook up for any reader who pre-orders from them:
-Signed copy (personalized if requested) of Requiem! (Delirium and Pandemonium are available too!)
-A chance to win a phone call/Skype session with Lauren Oliver! If local...
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WatchMatt Tavares @TavaresBooks talks about his process of making awesome books we love! Great video here..
Order signed copies of Matt’s wonderful title Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller.
Also check out the wonderful drawing Matt did for Books of Wonder.
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Pre-order Timothy Young's new picture book -- I...
On March 2nd, Timothy Young is coming to Books of Wonder to celebrate the launch of his hilariously ingenious new title I Hate Picture Books. Don’t let the title fool you, everyone that loves picture books will adore this one!
You can order your signed copies of I hate Picture Books now @ BooksofWonder.com!
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Tomorrow evening @BooksofWonder A Conversation...
On Tuesday, February 12th, Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome two wonderfully talented authors and all their fans to an event with a special twist. Beginning at 6pm, NY Times bestselling author LEV GROSSMAN (whose books are marketed for adults, but read by lots of teens) and author MICHELLE HODKIN (whose books are marketed for teens, but read by many adults) will engage each other and their...
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