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Board Books

Baby Astrology:

by Roxy Marj available now, board book, Doubleday Books for Young Readers "Absolutely love love love this Baby Astrology series, adorable illustrations through-out and includes such gentle & encouraging attributes about your little one, such a great baby-shower gift!" –Kendra

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You Are a Beautiful Beginning

by Nina Laden illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley available now, hardcover, Roaring Brook Press Three children come together to build a magnificent and cozy treehouse for all their forest friends. Along the way, they discover the truth behind the adage that "it is not the destination, but the journey." This is another uplifting and original book from bestselling local author & illustrator Nina Laden, the creator of Peek-A-Who and the author of If I Had a Little Dream.

Because You're Mine

by Nancy Tillman available in September, hardcover, Feiwel & Friends "I have loved every children’s book written & illustrated by Portland-based Nancy Tillman— they are such treasures to be cherished and are especially great gifts for new parents!” –Kendra

Friends Make Everything Better! A Five Story Collection

by Charles M. Schulz available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster

From the first time Charlie Brown meets Franklin to Snoopy trying to build a lifelong friendship with a snowman, this 70th anniversary story collection has the sweet, silly Peanuts humor that fans know and love. The whole gang’s here in this lovely gold-foiled collection—a perfect gift for any Peanuts fan!

Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade

by Rob Sanders, Illustrated by Letizia Rizzo available in September, hardcover, Sterling Children's Books Blaine’s a boy who loves to shine. Actually, he loves to sparkle. Whether it's his uniform, his book bag, or even his baseball cap, Blaine’s all about the bling. But when his bling rubs some people the wrong way, and the bullying begins, Blaine—along with the entire school—starts to lose his shine. Can Blaine's friends bring back his glimmer and gleam by glittering up their own wardrobes? This delightful story proves that anyone can love bling, and that happiness comes when allies band together to throw glitter—not shade.

The Blue House

by Phoebe Wahl available now, hardcover, Knopf Books for Young Readers A new treasure from a local author and illustrator! In the tradition of Virginia Lee Burton's The Little House comes a heartfelt story about a father and son learning to accept the new while honoring and celebrating the old. "This powerfully relevant, moving portrayal of a loving single-parent family during a period of unexpected change and transition is a must-have." —School Library Journal, starred review

Girl on a Motorcycle

by Amy Novesky, Illustrated by Julie Morstad available in September, hardcover, Viking Books for Young Readers The illustrator of this lovely book is Julie Morstad from Vancouver, BC! Such an empowering picture book biography by award-winning women about the first woman to ride a motorcycle around the world. An incredible true story for any fearless and persistent young person that illustrates an important lesson that we are all responsible of our own destiny! –Kendra

Joy School: 22 Children's Stories to Teach the Joys of Honesty, Family, Your Body, the Earth, Goals, Sharing, Uniqueness, and More!

by Richard Eyre, Linda Eyre, illustrated by Olga Zakharova available in September, hardcover, Bushel & Peck Books Each story in the anthology teaches one of 10 essential values that are critical for healthy, happy children: Joy of the Body, Joy of the Earth, Joy of Honesty and Communication, Joy of Sharing and Service, Joy of Goals and Order, Joy of Confidence, Joy of Wonder, Joy of Imagination and Creativity, Joy of Family, and the Joy of Uniqueness. For decades, Richard and Linda Eyre, authors of the bestselling book Teaching Your Children Values, have taught these joyful values to half a million kids through their highly acclaimed Joy School program. Now for the first time ever, these stories are available to everyone who wants to bring their kids the very best gift possible: JOY!

Picture Books

David Roberts' Delightfully Different Fairy Tales

by David Roberts and Lynn Roberts-Maloney available in October, hardcover, Pavilion Children's Star illustrator David Roberts joins forces with his author sister, Lynn, for the humorous, stylish, and empowering retelling of three classic tales: "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Rapunzel." These stories have a feminist twist with leading ladies full of personality—classic fairy tales for a modern audience!

Wild Symphony

by Dan Brown, illustrated by Susan Batori available in September, hardcover, Rodale Kids Maestro Mouse takes us around the world to meet cheetahs and kangaroos, elephants and big blue whales! Along the way, he discovers that there's something to learn from each of his friends, a piece of mindful wisdom. The adventure culminates in a double gatefold that celebrates the joy of community and music. This is a wonderful interactive story with an accompanying free streaming music app (did you know Dan Brown is also a composer?!!). This involves some really cool technology that automatically changes music when the page is turned. "This is an excellent and totally fun addition to your child's library!" -Kendra

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A Tale of Witchcraft... A Tale of Magic #2

by Chris Colfer available in September, hardcover, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The enchanting sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic is filled with brand-new adventures and a cast of memorable characters, both familiar and new.

Skunk and Badger

by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Jon Klassen available in September, hardcover, Algonquin Young Readers This is sure to become a classic at your house—it's just so easy to fall in love with Jon Klassen's illustrations!! They remind me of the beloved Frog & Toad stories I was read as a child. Klassen is an award winning Canadian writer & illustrator known for his picture book series I Want My Hat Back and author Amy Timberlake is from Seattle! -Kendra

New Series!

Max Meow: Cat Crusader #1

by John Gallagher available in October, hardcover, Random House Books for Young Readers For any child who loves Dogman comes Max Meow, Cat Crusader—a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE in this purrfectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny new middle grade series!

The Riverdale Diaries, Vol. 1: Hello, Betty!

by Sarah Kuhn Illustrated by J. Bone available now, paperback, BuzzPop Rising star Sarah Kuhn and critically acclaimed artist J. Bone deliver an authentic and funny tale of middle-school life as they reimagine the iconic gang from Riverdale into contemporary middlegrade students. Full of lively dialogue and stunningly hilarious art, the dynamics of friendship and school struggles are as classic as the characters themselves—and fresh and engaging for today's readers.

Tristan Strong Destroys the World A Tristan Strong Novel, #2

by Kwame Mbalia available in October, hardcover, Rick Riordan Presents Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the second book in the New York Times best-selling Tristan Strong trilogy by Kwame Mbalia. Tristan Strong, just back from a victorious but exhausting adventure in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods, is suffering from PTSD. But there's no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge. Tristan must return to Alke—and reunite with his loud-mouthed sidekick, Gum Baby—in order to rescue Nana and stop the culprit from creating further devastation. Anansi, now a "web developer" in Tristan's phone, is close at hand to offer advice, and several new folk heroes will aid Tristan in his quest, but he will only succeed if he can figure out a way to sew broken souls back together."

Graphic Novels

Act A Click Graphic Novel

by Kayla Miller available nowr, paperback, HMH Books for Young Readers Act is the funny and honest follow-up to the middle school graphic novel sensations Click and Camp. Bestselling authorillustrator Kayla Miller crafts a genuine and inspiring story about evolving friendships, supportive family, and finding out that you—yes, you—have the power to make a difference.

Class Act

by Jerry Craft available in,October paperback, Quill Tree Books New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a powerful companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal—the first graphic novel to win this prestigious award. This time, it’s Jordan’s friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. Pre-Order Your Copy Today!

Witches, Monsters, Spooky BOOOOOOks! Whatever Halloween looks like this year, we know you'll want to celebrate with some haunted reads! Enjoy!

Season of the Witch: A Spellbinding History of Witches and Other Magical Folk

by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Nuria Tamarit available now, hardcover, Flying Eye Books Get whisked away into the history of some of the most controversial women in history: witches. From Egyptian priestesses to Norse healers, take a closer look at witches throughout history and across the world, in this holistic non-fiction book that incorporates poetry, art, mythology, hexes, potions, and magic from different cultures and religions around the world.

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LEGO: Halloween Ideas : With Exclusive Spooky Scene Model

by Selina Wood, Julia March, Alice Finch available now, Mixed Media, DK Children Celebrate Halloween with 50 spooky build ideas, plus an exclusive scary scene model!

Whispering Pines

by Heidi Lang, Kati Bartkowski available in September, hardcover, Margaret K. McElderry Books Stranger Things meets The X-Files in this eerie, heart-pounding middle grade adventure about a young boy and girl who must protect their small town from otherworldly forces threatening to destroy it.

Gravedigger: A Creepers Book

by by Edgar J. Hyde, Illustrated by Chloe Tyler available in September, paperback, Flowerpot Press Strange things are happening in the Creeper series! These middle grade illustrated chapter books are perfect for readers who love a good mix of spooky and silly. Featuring stories with tween protagonists who find themselves in paranormal predicaments, the Creepers series is sure to give readers goose bumps as they dive into each haunting tale.

Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts

by Lonely Planet Kids, text by Federica Magrin, illustrations by Laura Brenlla available now, hardcover, Lonely Planet Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and-most importantly-how to defeat it.

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Middle Readers

Performing Arts

Fierce Heroines: Inspiring Female Characters in Pop Culture

by Rosie Knight, illustrated by Arielle Jovellanos available in September, hardcover, Running Press Kids I've learned some pretty important life-lessons from my favorite TV feminist idols and I know many friends who have as well! I always have fun introducing my nieces to my life-long favorite characters in hopes they'll take on some of that feminist-power themselves, and even though they're quite a few ages apart (12 & 18) they'll enjoy reading these heroine tales together! -Kendra

Science

Climate Change, The Choice is Ours : The Facts, Our Future, and Why There's Hope!

by David Miles, illustrated by Albert Pinilla available in September, hardcover, Bushel & Peck Books

• One of the first children's books to fully explain the science behind climate change to a young audience. Most offer cute stories that only touch on the issue. • Discusses the science of climate, Earth's climate history, the greenhouse effect, and emissions, plus weather, agriculture, deforestation, oceans, disease, and other ways climate change impacts the world. • Gentle but real—it doesn't dodge the tough questions. • Filled with hope! Kids will finish reading feeling empowered and hopeful about the earth's future. • Profiles famous kids from around the world fighting climate change, including Greta Thunberg, Xiye Bastida, David Wickerman, and more! • Packed with facts, illustrations, and activities.

Cattywampus

by Ash Van Otterloo available now, hardcover, Scholastic Press Cattywampus has everything: friends, enemies, a very charming raccoon, magic, ancient family feuds, and zombies. This is a magical story of a hex that goes haywire, and the power of friendship to set things right!

Becoming Muhammad Ali

by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile available in October, hardcover, Jimmy Patterson Books Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age 17 in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivaled Muhammad Ali.

Reference

50 Adventures in the 50 States

by Kate Siber, illustrated by Lydia Hill available in October, hardcover, Wide Eyed Editions What a beautiful gift for any child or truthfully any adult! One of the best illustrated travel and fact guides I've seen about the United States that includes fun adventurous activities for each State to plan for your future travels! –Kendra

A Nature Novel!

A Whale of the Wild

by Rosanne Parry, illustrated by Lindsay Moore available in September, hardcover, Greenwillow Books This tale shows some of the effects of pollution and natural disasters on ocean life from a young orca whale's perspective. The kind main character finds herself lost with her younger brother, who she has to look after while searching for her family. This is a great tale about finding your way around obstacles and carrying on even when it would be easier not to. I would highly recommend to ocean animal lovers. –Bailey

Popular with Parents Tackling the "New Normal"

Unplugged Play Series

by Bobbi Conner available now, paperback, Workman Publishing Co. Select from volumes specifically created for Grade School, Preschool, or Toddlers— and discover hundreds of age-appropriate screen-free games and activities.

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Resources for Homeschooling and Schooling at Home

The Home Education Handbook: A Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Educating Children at Home

by Gill Hines, Dr. Alison Baverstock available now, paperback, Piatkus "Home-educators want to provide a high quality learning experience for their children and this handbook is an excellent resource for making this aspiration a reality." –Dr Adam Boddison, Chief Executive of National Association of Special Educational Needs

The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting

by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Hattie available now, spiral bound, Corwin Publishers Effective teaching is effective teaching, no matter where it occurs. the essential hands-on guide to preparing and delivering distance learning experiences that are truly effective and impactful.

Y.A.R.C. Reading Recommendations VB's Young Adult Review Committee

Enjoy these reviews of the latest and greatest Young Adult books to hit the streets in recent and upcoming months. Don't miss our in-store Y.A.R.C. display, which is always up-to-date and evolving with reviews by teens, for teens! What better way to find out what teens are reading than to go straight to the source?

A Song Below Water

by Bethany C. Morrow available now, hardcover, Tor Teen A Song Below Water is a fresh and modern fantasy that’s incredibly relevant to the world today. It tells the story of two black teensTavia, a siren who hides her magic from a distrustful world, and her best friend Effie, a Rennaissance Faire actor trying to move on from a traumatic magical experience. Their lives are buffeted by the public's prejudices around both magical beings and race, but held together by their friendship, determination, and courage. This book is a masterful fairy tale for the here and now. –Ella T. age 15

Bookish and the Beast

by Ashley Poston available now, hardcover, Quirk Books A fresh spin on a classic fairy-tale, Ashley Poston artfully blends geek culture with that of Beauty and the Beast. In an unfortunate incident involving a priceless book and a poorly-placed pool, small-town girl Rosie Thorne must work with the snobbish yet handsome Vance Reigns, star of the popular Starfield movie series. As they grow closer, they begin to realize that first impressions aren't always as they seem. Overall, Bookish and the Beast is a retelling that stands apart, which is very much due to its realistic LGBTQ representation and utterly unique premise –Aria S. age 19

The Assignment

by Liza Wiemer available now, hardcover, Delacorte Press When assigned to take the role of Nazis and debate how to execute the Final Solution for their history class, Logan and Cade are outraged. Determined, they intend to put a stop to an assignment that will only fuel discrimination and hatred. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Logan and Cade show that you are never too young to stand against something that is wrong, and you’re never alone in the fight. I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to improve the world, but doesn’t know how. –Isabel F. age 15

Today Tonight Tomorrow

by Rachel Lynn Solomon available now, hardcover, Simon Pulse Today Tonight Tomorrow is the most Seattle book I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Set over the course of 24 hours, it follows two rival classmates as they team for a last hurrah senior class game that is part scavenger hunt around Seattle, part Assassin. A phenomenal author, Rachel Lynn Solomon is from the area and it absolutely shows. This book is adorable, romantic, and all around perfection. I cannot recommend it enough. –Gretal M. age 21

Young Adult Reviews

Established in 2014, this program offers teenagers and young adults the opportunity to read yet-to-be-published books, also known as ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies). In exchange for this privilege, they write reviews as recommendations for Village Books customers. Enjoy these and find many more on our Y.A.R.C. web page. Find them under Book Picks in the Readers Corner at villagebooks.com!

Now That I've Found You

by Kristina Forest available now, hardcover, Roaring Brook Press Just as fantastic as Kristina Forest’s debut, Now That I’ve Found You is a compelling and romantic story set in New York City. Evie and Milo are fantastic characters both individually and together, and it’s easy to fall in love with them as they travel around the city searching for Evie’s famous grandmother. I cannot recommend Kristina Forest’s books enough, and I eagerly look forward to reading what she writes next. –Gretal M. age 21 Turn the page for more Y.A.R.C. reviews!

The Bridge

by Bill Konigsberg available in September, hardcover, Scholastic Press The Bridge is a heartfelt exploration of suicide and life at its rawest. Centering on two teenagers—Aaron and Tillie—who are dealing with depression and loneliness. Written in 4 parts, The Bridge examines what happens if one of them jumps, the other jumps, they both jump, or neither of them does. Each segment ends with a wonderful sense of closure and honesty about what it feels like to want to die and what it feels like to live. –Kamden I. age 16

The Captive Kingdom The Ascendance Series, Book 4

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Horrid

by Katrina Leno available in September, hardcover, LIttle Brown Books for Young Readers In the wake of her father’s death, Jane and her mother leave LA for her mother’s childhood home in Maineknown by the local kids as the Creep House. But as Jane tries to move on, making new friends and getting a job at the local bookstore, something in the house won’t let go. Inspired by Agatha Christie and horror novels, Horrid is positively haunting. Katrina Leno’s latest available in October, hardcover, Scholastic Press

novel is full of rage and mystery, leaving you on the edge of your seat until the last page- full of twists that will stay with you long after the cover’s shut. –Emma W. age 24

Six years after the publication of the last book of the trilogy, Jennifer A. Nielsen returns to the world of The False Prince with a new story that is just as enthralling and twisty as the first three. Not too long after the end of The Shadow Throne, life is going well for Jaron: he’s engaged to the love of his life, and there’s peace. Then his ship is attacked and his life is thrown into a spin as he begins to wonder if his older brother, and the heir to the throne, is in fact alive. –Gretal M. age 21

The Magic Fish

by Trung Le Nguyen available in October, paperback, Random House Graphic "I personally can't wait to get my hands on this Graphic Novel! If you are a fan of graphic novels such as Hey Kiddo and The Prince and the Dressmaker or if you just enjoy books about the love and power of stories then you gotta check this out!" –Kendra

Young Adult Y.A. GRAPHIC NOVELS

Teen Titans: Beast Boy

by Kami Garcia, illustrated by Gabriel Picolo available in September, paperback, DC Comics If you love Teen Titans: Raven then you gotta read Beast Boy! Have you ever dreamt of waking up one day with super powers? Perhaps bigger and stronger? Faster? Well Garfield Logan has that exact dream come true . . find out what happens when even someone bigger, stronge & faster takes on a dare that gets completely out-of-control!! –Kendra

Y.A. NON-FICTION

The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth

edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson available now, hardcover, Crown Books for Young Readers A collection of short stories, essays and poems that are illustrated and honest, this is a very helpful tool for parents and young adults to educate themselves together on topics of racism, identity and self-esteem. It is published in partnership with Just Us Books, a black-owned children's publishing company. –Kendra

Grown

by Tiffany D. Jackson available in September, hardcover, Katherine Tegen Books Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers a riveting, ripped-from-theheadlines stand-alone mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and the power of a young woman’s voice. When Enchanted Jones wakes with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night, no one has more questions than she does. Legendary R&B artist Korey Fields is dead and all she really knows is that this isn’t how things are supposed to be.

Dear Justyce

by Nic Stone available in September, hardcover, Crown Books for Young Readers It has finally arrived and they're signed! Nic Stone delivers powerful and honest truths about the American Justice System in this sequel to Dear Martin. For YA readers who are fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or Stamped by Jason Reynolds! –Kendra

SLAY

by Brittney Morris available in September, paperback, Simon Pulse; Reprint edition Ready Player One meets The Hate U Give in this dynamite debut novel that follows a black teen game developer as she battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther-inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for black gamers. Now available in paperback!!!

Recommended for You

by Laura Silverman available in September, hardcover, Margaret K. McElderry Books When self-proclaimed non-reader Jake starts working at the same bookstore as Shoshanna, she becomes determined to beat him out for the holiday top bookseller bonus no matter the cost in this charming and hilarious rom-com for fans of Jenny Han and Morgan Matson.

The Black Kids

by Christina Hammonds Reed available now, hardcover, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Los Angeles, 1992. Ashley Bennett and her friends are living the charmed life. It’s the end of senior year and she can already feel the sunny days and endless possibilities of summer. Everything changes one afternoon in April, when four LAPD officers are acquitted after beating a black man named Rodney King half to death. Suddenly, Ashley’s not just one of the girls. She’s one of the black kids. As violent protests engulf LA and the city burns, her world splinters around her. Ashley, along with the rest of LA, is left to question who is the us? And who is the them?

Don't Ask Me Where I'm From

by Jennifer De Leon, illustrated by Elena Garnu available now, hardcover, Caitlyn Dlouhy Books First-generation American Latinx Liliana Cruz does what it takes to fit in at her new nearly all-white school. But when family secrets spill out and racism at school ramps up, she must decide what she believes in and take a stand.

The Guinevere Deception

by Kiersten White available in October, paperback, Delacorte Press NOW IN PAPERBACK, YAAAS!!! “A rare and enviable mix of impeccable writing, heart-stopping action, lush scenery, and complex, relatable characters… brilliant!” –Bestselling author Christina Lauren pre-order your copy today!

Cinderella is Dead

by Kalynn Bayron available now, hardcover, Bloomsbury Forget everything you thought you knew about the Cinderella tale because according to this refreshing take on the classic, we have it ALL WRONG. What if Prince Charming was a megalomaniac intent on subjugating a rebellious Cinderella and all women in the kingdom? 200 years later, Sophia is determined to topple the regime perpetuated by Charming so that all women can have the freedom to love whoever they choose. –Claire

Greetings from the Virtual Readings Gallery

LitLive! Author Visits - At Home! with Claire McElroy-Chesson, Village Books Events Coordinator

This time last year, I was in the throes of planning my favorite kind of event; a nearly sold-out show at the Mount Baker Theatre for Louise Penny where every attendee got a signed copy of her book with their ticket!

That all seems like a distant memory now as the world of event coordinating has done an about-face so completely that I’m still trying to gain my footing. Here we are in 2020, navigating events where we try to emulate intimacy and connection while being separated, not to mention the total reliance on technology.

Where previously when lining up events, I asked questions about things like venue, accommodations for authors, and what beverage and snack to have on hand (Hank Green: a potato burrito from Casa

Que Pasa and Diane Rehm: champagne and chips, who knew?), today it's a different ball game.

Now, considerations lean toward time zones and preferred virtual platforms, but that brings me to one of the upsides of all this. For the first time, I hosted an event where we had attendees from New Zealand, Connecticut, Arizona, Alabama, and Schenectady, NY, just to name a few locales. I am no longer limited by geography and that opens up a world of possibility that is very exciting to me.

So far, my adventures in virtual events have been a roller-coaster running the gamut of terrifying to completely gratifying when all goes well. And that is something that has not changed for me in all of this. When an event goes smoothly, whether it’s with 1,500 people at the Mount Baker Theatre or 35 people in our Virtual Readings Gallery, there is no greater satisfaction for this Events Coordinator.

We can look forward to one day, being in the same room with our favorite authors, handing over our worn copies of beloved titles for signatures, getting our picture taken with them and maybe, just maybe, even getting to shake their hand. In the meantime, I’ll soldier on and keep those events coming because whether we’re in the same room or not, our shared love of good books is what keeps us all truly connected.

"Okay, that is absolutely the most fun I have ever had at one of these events. Claire, thank you for your graceful hosting and all your work beforehand to make sure it would go smoothly. And Jennie, as always, you are so much fun to talk with, and you are always ready for any contingency, which makes it all relaxed." –Erica Bauermeister

If you missed this or any other recent virtual LitLive author event, don't worry! You can watch them now at facebook.com/VillageBooks/ "That was so fun! Thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of it!" –Jennie Shortridge