LA – Kids Cartoonists Signing

 

 

Press Release:

Octavia Books is thrilled to have not one, not two, not three, but four major children’s book authors and illustrators at one amazing event!

Jeff Kinney, Jon Scieszka, Dan Santat, and Dav Pilkey will give a talk about their latest books followed by a book signing.

The event will take place live at Metairie Park Country Day School (300 Park Road, Metairie, LA 70005) on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:30PM).

Tickets

To attend, you must purchase a ticket. Each $10 ticket admits one person and counts toward the purchase of books at the event or toward the pre-purchase of signed Jon Scieszka’s forthcoming FRANK EINSTEIN (Aug. 2014) or Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9 (Nov. 2014).

Only books purchased at the event will be signed.

You may purchase tickets online by clicking here. Or you may purchase them by coming to Octavia Books or calling us during store hours at 504-899-READ (7323). You must pay for your tickets at the time you reserve them. Tickets are non-refundable.

MO – Mighty Robot Signing

Press Release:

The Reading Reptile welcomes Dav Pilkey and Dan Santat to the store for an exclusive meet-and-greet/book signing on THURSDAY, MAY 8th at 3:00 PM! This event is free but TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Tickets can be reserved over the phone with the purchase of a book, or you can pick up tickets by stopping by the store prior to the event.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 7 and UP.

Only books purchased at the store will be signed by the authors. If you can’t make it to this event, you may purchase books ahead of time (over the phone) and we will get them signed and dedicated for you!

Reading Reptile
328 W 63 Street, Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 753-0441

CA – Imaginary Friends Art Exhibition

Gallery Nucleus hosts an art show on Saturday April 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm!

Press Release:

Wrought from the depths of our creativity, imaginary friends have been steadfast companions through amazing journeys and have helped to overcome unbelievable hardships. Despite being figments of our imaginations, these fantastical comrades cultivate immense growth and represent very real bonds.

Inspired by these unreal friendships, award-winning children’s book illustrator Dan Santat‘s The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend weaves a tale about companionship, courage, and finding one’s place in the world.  Beginning on an island far away where imaginary friends are born, one patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when Beekle is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match.

In conjunction with the release of Dan Santat’s book, Nucleus celebrates these not-so-real friendships with a roster of some of our favorite artists, including noteable children’s book illustrators, who would like to introduce all of us to their very own imaginary friends. Join us opening night as we pay tribute to friends both real and imagined.

Exhibiting Artists Include
Adam Rex
Ako Castuera
Alina Chau
Anna Chambers
Anne Benjamin
Calef Brown
Camille Andre
Corinne Reid
Cuddly Rigor Mortis
Dan Santat
Daniel Brassette
Daniella Volpari
Dave Roman
Genevieve Godbout
Israel Sanchez
Jaime Zollars
Jake Parker
Joy Ang
Lorena Alvarez
Matthew Cordell
Maxime Mary
Nate Wragg
Nicole Gustafsson
Pascal Campion
Seb Mesnard
Tuna Bora
Yohan Sacre

Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801