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Authors visiting Raleigh in September!

8/30/2015

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Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 pm
JUDY SCHACHNER, Dewey Bob
From the creator of the beloved Skippyjon Jones, a new picture book starring a sweet raccoon character in an endearing tale of unexpected friendship.
For ages 3-8


Friday, September 11, 7:00 pm
INGRID LAW, Switch (Savvy series #3)
For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a "savvy"a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. In this second sequel to the Newbery Honor winning Savvy, the families unusual abilities turn inside out. Steep learning curves and near catastrophes ensue.
For ages 8-12



Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 pm
Author and illustrator of the Dragonbreath series, URSULA VERNON, Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible
Move over Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. There's a new, feisty princess in town. Her noble steed is a quail. Hey, she's a hamster.
For ages 8+



Tuesday, September 22, 7:00 pm
KEVIN HENKES, Waiting. Henkes is a Newbery Honor-winning author and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator.
An owl, puppy, bear, bunny, and pig wait for marvelous things to happen. What are you waiting for?
A new picture book by the author of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen and Kitten's First Full Moon.
For ages 4-8



Thursday, September 24, 5:00 pm
Bestselling author of the Fancy Nancy picture books as well as chapter books, 
JANE O'CONNOR, Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Soccer Mania
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The sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book has plenty of humor and sports action, written expressly for kids like Nancy who aren't the star of their team.
For ages 6+



Saturday, September 26, 2:00 pm

JOAN HOLUB, The Knights Before Christmas
This picture book parody of the classic Twas the Night Before Christmas is sure to set kids giggling. Who's the strange 'invader', dressed in red and white? What are three brave knights going to do?
For ages 5+



Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 pm
GENE LUEN YANG, Secret Coders
For ages 8+, a wildly entertaining new series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot!
From the award-winning creator of the graphic novel American Born Chinese, and high school computer programming teacher.
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