Where: Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts
2904 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
When: November 3rd, 2:00pm
What: (from the site's description)
"The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: “Searching for presents quiet,” “Getting caught quiet,” and “Hoping for a snow day quiet.” Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed."
More: http://www.mrsdalloways.com/events/kids-deborah-underwood
Where: Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
When: November 10th, 2012 11:00am
What: (from the site's description)
"Author Alina Chau reads from her new book The Treehouse Heroes: And the Forgotten Beast ($15.95). From their treehouse headquarters come five teen titans and their wise teacher. Now they must save the "Zez," a mystical Asiatic beast, from an encroaching civilization, the menacing General Moon, and his soldiers. Using all their varied powers, can the Treehouse Heroes protect their new friend and restore the balance of nature? Written by a veteran Dark Horse comics editor and illustrated by a "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animator, this fresh blend of adventure and lyrical art will excite young readers. "
More: http://bookpassage.com/event/alina-chau-treehouse-heroes-and-forgotten-beast
Where: Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts
2904 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
When: November 10th, 2012 3:00pm
What: (from the site's description)
"Follow the clues and find the treasure with Max and Ruby!
Oh no! A thunderstorm has ruined the picnic that Max and Ruby and their friends, Louise and Lily, have planned. Now the four friends have nothing to do. But Grandma saves the day with an ingenious treasure hunt. The clues are Mother Goose rhymes and jump-rope rhymes, and a missing word in each one leads the bunnies to the next clue, until they reach the prize, a treasure chest of gold-foil-wrapped chocolate coins. This interactive picture book with lift-the-flap clues will keep fans of the bunny siblings entertained for many readings. Max and Ruby star in their own popular show on Nick Jr."
More: http://www.mrsdalloways.com/events/kids-rosemary-wells-max
Where: Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
When: November 15th 2012, 7:00pm
What: (from the site's description)
"Celebrate teens with Book Passage and several of the contributing authors ofDear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters To Their Teen Selves, a book of reflections and advice from nearly 70 young adult authors writing to their teen selves. Editor E. Kristin Anderson and contributors Marke Bieschke, Stacey Jay, Mike Jung, Katherine Longshore, Erika Stalder and Mariko Tamaki will talk about their letters and their experiences.
Dear Teen Me includes letters from six New York Times bestselling authors, including Lauren Oliver, Ellen Hopkins, Nancy Holder, Carrie Jones, Sara Zarr, Tom Angleberger, Robin Benway, and more, and covers a wide variety of topics including body issues, bullying, friendship, love. Some authors chose to write diary entries, some chose letters, and a few graphic novelists turned their stories into visual art, but they all offer invaluable wisdom and advice to young readers. All of the Dear Teen Me authors experienced challenging times as teens in one form or another, and now they are here to relate that it does get better!"
More: http://bookpassage.com/event/dear-teen-me-authors-write-letters-their-teen-selves