Think Local First!
Beloved illustrator Wendell Minor returns to The Hickory Stick Bookshop to celebrate the release of his two new picture books for children, Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World (Henry Holt & Co., $17.99) which he illustrated and was written by Brenda Peterson, and Night Train, Night Train (Charlesbridge, $16.99), which he also illustrated and was written by Robert Burleigh. The signing will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 2pm. Read more...
Sunday, October 21st at 2pm - Discussion & Signing with Amy Julia Becker - White Picket Fences
The notion that some might have it better than others, for no good reason, offends our sensibilities. Yet, until we talk about privilege, we'll never fully understand it or find our way forward. Read more...
Bessie’s Story: Watching the Lights Go Out is an inspiring story about a charming, brave, chocolate Lab who gradually loses her eyesight. The author leads the reader from the unexpected diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved four-year-old pet through the two-and-a-half-year transition to sightlessness. In the process, Bessie unwittingly becomes an expert mentor and teacher for the high-wire act of growing older with grace and optimism. Read more...
The Hickory Stick Bookshop will host a children’s story time with children’s book author and illustrator Sarah Beth Videtto, who will read and sign copies of her new book Turtle’s First Winter, and lead a craft to accompany the story on Saturday, October 27th at 11am. The suggested age is 3 and older, but all ages are welcome. Read more...
Join us for Storytime every Saturday at 11am!
Thursday, October 25th at 7pm - Open Mic Night, Co-Sponsored by The Hickory Stick Bookshop and 9 Main Bakery & Deli
