Most kids go to summer camp, and nothing truly out of the ordinary happens. But on Dahlia Sherman’s first day at her camp she see girls walking through walls and many more strange occurrences. On Tuesday evening, June 4th, beginning at 6pm, chapter book readers are invited to join debut author ARI GOELMAN, as he celebrates the release of The Path of Names his new funny summer-camp fantasy. Don’t miss the party as ARI GOELMAN shares a week at summer camp and a story full of courage, smarts, and slight-of-hand you will not want to miss. Beginning at 6pm, ARI GOELMAN will present his new book, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of his great new title. Ages 8-12. Tuesday, June 4th, 6-8pm.
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 streets of Chicago withHold Fast, the tale of a family’s perseverance in the face of a father’s strange disappearance; NY Timesbest-selling author HOLLY BLACK gives us chills with Doll Bones, her brand new, delightfully creepy book; author MELVIN JULES BUKIET take us down to Undertown, a thrilling adventure beneath the streets of NYC; NY Times bestselling author GORDON KORMAN returns with Hideout, the fifth romp in the Swindleseries; author JOHN KLOEPFER has some fun with the undead in Empire State of Slime, the fourth book in his hilarious The Zombie Chasers series; author C. ALEXANDER LONDON brings up two treats, the first We Give a Squid a Wedgie, the newest addition to his hilarious An Accidental Adventure series, and Semper Fido, the story of a young marine and his dog, Loki, in wartime; NY Times bestselling author BARRY LYGAdelivers Yesterday Again the third book in his acclaimed Archvillain series; and author SCOTT STARKEYshows us around Camp Wy-MEE with The Call of The Bully, the sequel to his hilarious debut How To Beat The Bully Without Really Trying. Beginning at 1pm these NINE talented authors will give us a taste of their new books, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful novels. Ages 8-12. Saturday, May 4th, 1-3pm.
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 not yet stars, and rocking isn’t as easy as they thought — it seems practice is essential! Chapter book lovers are in for a treat as AMY IGNATOW introduces her newest book, takes questions from fans, and signs copies of all her wonderful titles. Ages 9-12. Saturday, March 16th, 3-5pm.
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Ages 8-12. Sunday, December 9th, 3:30-5pm. Books of Wonder is thrilled to host the publication party for The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie, a page turning new book for middle-grade readers. Join us beginning at 3:30pm as local debut authorJACQUELINE RESNICK lifts the curtain on a most unusual bunch, known as the Misfit Menagerie. These four odd-ball animals live together on a farm in what is a rather perfect existence. But all that changes when a cruel circus owner comes to town and snatches them away to perform in his cut rate show. From the wide open farm to cramped and filthy cages, the Misfit Menagerie must enlist the aid of a new friend to escape the terrible circus. This exciting new tale is a perfect gift for all your middle-grade readers. Join us next Sunday, December 9th, as JAQUELINE RESNICK shares her new book, takes questions from the audience, and signs copies of her debut book.
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Middle grade readers get the best of both worlds: they have wonderful novels written just for them, but they’re not too old for longer, meatier picture books filled with great illustrations! Books of Wonder is delighted to welcome 8authors and artists who have created both types of thrilling and inspiring new books for middle grade readers. Join us on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at noon, as author STACY DeKEYSER casts her spell with The Brixen Witch; local author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN introduces a twelve-year-old hometown hero you won’t soon forget in Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers; author TOMMY GREENWALD comes back to Books of Wonder to share some hilarious exploits with Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Extra Credit; NY Timesbestselling author GARY GOLIO and illustrator RUDY GUTIERREZ hit all the right notes with there new picture book biography Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane’s Musical Journey; author and illustrator JOE McKENDRY paints a new picture of one of the worlds most famous addresses in One Times Square: A Century of Change at the Crossroads of the World; and author S.S TAYLOR and illustrator KATHERINE ROY take us on an adventure to remember with their new book The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man’s Canyon. Be sure to join us as these 8 talented authors and artists awe and amaze you and your middle grade readers with their new tales. Starting at noon, the authors and artists will present their new books, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful titles. Ages 8-12. Saturday, December 1st, 12-2pm.
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We can not wait for Novemebr 8th when Dav Pilkey comes back to @Booksofwonder for The ninth epic Captain Underpants novel, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers . We are now taking pre-orders on signed copies of this sure to sell-out middle grade fun-fest!
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Books of Wonder is ecstatic to invite middle grade readers to an afternoon featuring SEVEN talented authors who all have thrilling new books they can’t wait to share with us. Spend the afternoon with New York Times bestselling author LAUREN OLIVER as she shares her great new, just-released book, The Spindlers, whisking us away to a world of talking rats, music loving moles, greedy troglods, and a brother & sister duo who must pass a series of deadly tests; local debut author M.E. CASTLE has us seeing double with Popular Clone: The Clone Chronicles #1; local teacher and author ADAM GIDIWITZ explores a new set of tales from the Brothers Grimm with In a Glass Grimmly, a companion novel to his award winning debut A Tale Dark & Grimm; Edgar Award-winning author KATHERINE MARSH mystifies us with Jepp, Who Defied the Stars her just-released quest of an extraordinary hero out to master his own destiny; local debut author ELLIE ROLLINS shares one girls magical journey inZIP; New York Times bestselling author TUI T. SUTHERLAND unlocks a new world of dragons and treasure with Wings of Fire #1: The Dragonet Prophecy; and local debut author JAQUELINE RESNICK gives us a preview of her forthcoming tale of adventure, The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie. Middle grade readers are in for an afternoon they wont forget as SEVEN authors share their imaginative new books, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful books. Ages 8-12. Sunday, October 7th, 2-4pm.
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All join us for Award Winning Middle Grade Authors this Sunday, September 30th, 1-3pm.
Each of these books is set in a different time and place, but the stories and adventures in each are spellbinding — and even more so when heard directly from the author in their own voice. Join us beginning at 1pm as Newbery Medalist AVI takes us behind the lines of the American Revolution with Sophia’s War; Newbery Honoree SHANNON HALE wisks us away to fairy tale kingdoms and shares Princess Academy: Palace of Stone, a sequel to her Newbery Honor Book, Princess Academy; Newbery Medalist RICHARD PECK introduces some very brave little adventurers in Secrets at Sea; Newberry Medlist REBECCA STEAD opens the door on some super sleuths in a Brooklyn mystery in Liar & Spy; and Newbery Honoree ANN M. MARTIN counts down one girl’s horrible summer in Ten Good and Bad Things About My Life (So Far). Middle grade readers will be enthralled by these 5 celebrated and talented authors as they share their newest books, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful books. Ages 8-12. Sunday, September 30th, 1-3pm.
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Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome debut author CLAIRE LEGRAND as we host the launch event for a thrilling new middle grade spooky mystery, The Cavendish Home For Boys And Girls. As CLAIRE LEGRAND unveils her new novel, we will be introduced to two best friends that could not have less in common — no-nonsense Victoria and her messy and lazy best friend Lawrence. But when Lawrence goes missing, Victoria is determined to figure out what has happened to him and where he could be. The more Victoria searches for her best friend, the more dark secrets she uncovers about The Canvedish Home. Middle grade readers will love the twists and turns and hairs-raising suspenseCLAIRE LEGRAND has crammed into her debut novel. Beginning at 6pm, Claire will share her debut novel, answer questions from the crowd, and sign copies of her wonderful new book. Ages 9-12. Tuesday, August 28th, 6-8pm.
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome debut author CLAIRE LEGRAND as we host the launch event for a thrilling new middle grade horror mystery, The Cavendish Home For Boys And Girls. As CLAIRE LEGRAND unveils her new novel, we will be introduced to two best friends that could not have less in common — no-nonsense Victoria and her messy and lazy best friend Lawrence. But when Lawrence goes missing, Victoria is determined to figure out what has happened to him and where he could be. The more Victoria searches for her best friend, the more dark secrets about The Canvedish Home she uncovers. Middle grade readers will love the twists and turns and hairs-raising suspense CLAIRE LEGRAND has crammed into her debut novel. Beginning at 6pm, Claire will share her debut novel, answer question from the crowd, and sign copies of her wonderful new book. Ages 9-12. Tuesday, August 28th, 6-8pm.
Tuesday, August 21st, Books of Wonder welcomes back author TOMMY GREEMWALD and middle-grade readers will hear all about…
Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Extra Credit
Last summer we met a middle school student who would do just about anything to get out of reading a book. Now author TOMMY GREENWALD returns toBooks of Wonder to bring us up to speed on the foibles of one of our favorite middle grade slackers in Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Extra Credit. Charlie is desperately trying to get straight A’s in order to avoid going to academic camp for the summer. But in order to do this, he will have to betray his friend, lose the girl of his dreams, and end up acting in a school play about the inventor of paper towels. Middle grade readers will laugh out loud as they turn the pages of this great new book and meet the author that thinks up Charlie’s misadventures. Beginning at 6pm, TOMMY GREENWALD will share his new book, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of his great books!Ages 8-12. Tuesday, August 21st, 6-8pm.
