Author events and book signings in and around Chapel Hill by Tyson Hallet https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld Of interest to kids and teens en-us 2018-04-06 13:56:11 UTC 2025-09-26 11:05:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png Meg Wolitzer at Flyleaf Sunday, April 22 skollingperin1 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249240078 Meg Wolitizer will be at Flyleaf Books on Sunday, April 22nd at 2pm to discuss her new Young Adult novel, The Female Persuasion.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings, an electric, multilayered novel about ambition, power, friendship, and mentorship, and the romantic ideals we all follow deep into adulthood, not just about who we want to be with, but who we want to be.
See the here for more information​​.]]> 2018-04-06 14:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249240078 Melissa de la Cruz at Flyleaf Tuesday, April 2th skollingperin1 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249240426 Melissa de la Cruz will be discussing her new Young Adult novel Love and War: an Alex and Eliza Story at Flyleaf on Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm.

The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story.
See here for more information.]]> 2018-04-06 14:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249240426 Ralph Hardy - Argos book - Saturday, April 14 @ 2:00 pm kcole https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249242247 2018-04-06 14:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249242247 Ralph Hardy at CMS ssteele5 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249242960 Ralph Hardy will be at CMS 4/24 12-2! Mythology and Latin kids will be the audience.]]> 2018-04-06 14:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/249242960 Johnny Ray Moore @ Quail Ridge Saturday 4/21 2pm SILENCE PLEASE: A COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S POEMS nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251515397 2018-04-13 12:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251515397 Kwame Alexander @ Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251524983 Thursday 4/26 5pm
REBOUND

]]> 2018-04-13 12:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251524983 Stacy McAnulty @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251527022 Wednesday 5/2 7pm
THE MISCALCULATIONS OF LIGHTNING GIRL

]]> 2018-04-13 13:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251527022 A.M. Morgen @ The Regulator (Durham) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251532429 Saturday 5/19 1pm
THE INVENTORS AT NO 8


]]> 2018-04-13 13:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/251532429 Scott Reintgen @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255010026 Saturday 7/21 7pm
NYXIA UNLEASHED]]> 2018-04-24 19:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255010026 Tracy Banghart @ Quail Ridge Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255010755 Saturday 8/4 2pm
GRACE AND FURY]]> 2018-04-24 19:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255010755 Kati Gardner @ Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255011472 Thursday 8/23 7pm
BRAVE ENOUGH]]> 2018-04-24 19:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/255011472 Ralph Hardy @ Flyleaf (Chapel Hill) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/258934621 Saturday 5/19 2pm
ARGOS]]> 2018-05-08 14:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/258934621 Sabaa Tahir @ Flyleaf (Chapel Hill) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/258936568 Thursday 6/28 7pm
A REAPER AT THE GATES]]> 2018-05-08 14:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/258936568 3 NC MIDDLE GRADE AUTHORS @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/259687496 Wednesday 7/25 7pm

Cindy Baldwin, Rebecca Petruck, and A.M. Morgan



]]> 2018-05-10 16:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/259687496 Jonathan D. Voss @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/261620868 Monday 6/11 10:30am
BRAVE ENOUGH FOR TWO]]> 2018-05-17 15:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/261620868 Sheila Turnage @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/261624009 Monday 9/10 7pm
THE LAW OF FINDERS KEEPERS]]> 2018-05-17 15:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/261624009 Maura Ellen Stokes @ Flyleaf (Chapel Hill) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/262789984 Tuesday 6/5 6pm
FADEAWAY]]> 2018-05-22 17:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/262789984 Robert Beatty @ Quail Ridge (Raleigh) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/264851099 Sunday 7/22 2pm
WILLA OF THE WOOD]]> 2018-05-31 17:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/264851099 Dav Pilkey@Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276964722 Saturday 9/8/18 2pm
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas]]> 2018-08-31 17:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276964722 Drew Daywalt + Scott Campbell@Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276966225 Wednesday 9/12/18 6:30pm
Sleepy, The Good Night Buddy

]]> 2018-08-31 17:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276966225 Cressida Cowell@Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276969703 Thursday 10/18/2018 7pm
The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic

]]> 2018-08-31 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276969703 Aisha Saeed @Northside Elementary & Phillips Middle nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276972869 Wednesday 9/5/2018
Amal Unbound


]]> 2018-08-31 17:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276972869 Max Brallier@Flyleaf nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276974069 Tuesday 9/18/18 6:45pm
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond

]]> 2018-08-31 17:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276974069 Julie Dao & Scott Reintgen@Flyleaf nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276975489 Monday 11/5/18 6pm
Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix
and Nyxia Unleashed

]]> 2018-08-31 17:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276975489 Kevin Cornell @McIntyre's nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276984737 Saturday 11/3/18 11am
Lucy Fell Down the Mountain]]> 2018-08-31 18:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/276984737 Kwame Alexander & Randy Preston @ ECHHS nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/277001049 Thursday 10/18/18
@McIntyre's 10/18 6pm
SWING]]> 2018-08-31 19:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/277001049 Scott Westerfeld @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282912397 Wednesday 9/19/18  7pm
Impostors]]> 2018-09-18 14:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282912397 James Ponti @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282918869 Monday 9/24/18 7pm
TRAPPED]]> 2018-09-18 14:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282918869 Beth Revis @ Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282921691 Wednesday 9/26/18 7pm
GIVE THE DARK MY LOVE]]> 2018-09-18 14:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282921691 Matthew Cordell @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282923317 Saturday 9/29/18 10:30am
KING ALICE]]> 2018-09-18 14:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282923317 Ally Condie @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282940551 Friday 10/5/18 7pm
THE DARKDEEP]]> 2018-09-18 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282940551 L.M. Elliott nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282943470 Wednesday 11/7/18 7pm @Quail Ridge
HAMILTON AND PEGGY
Saturday 11/10/18 @McIntyre's]]> 2018-09-18 14:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282943470 Cassandra Clare @Meredith College nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282947456 Jones Auditorium
3800 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27607
Thursday 12/6/18 7pm
THE QUEEN OF AIR AND DARKNESS
]]> 2018-09-18 14:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/282947456 Jon Agee Visits Durham Academy (morning) Scroggs Elementary (afternoon), and Flyleaf at 6pm nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/285686389 Thursday 10/4/18
THE WALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOOK]]> 2018-09-25 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/285686389 Jeff Kinney @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/285782934 Monday 11/5/18 6pm
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MELTDOWN]]> 2018-09-25 20:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/285782934 Mike Lupica @Quail Ridge nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/292825215 Saturday 11/10/18 6pm
NO SLAM DUNK]]> 2018-10-15 14:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/292825215 Natasha Ngan & Leigh Statham nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/292828294 Tuesday 11/13/18 7pm @Quail Ridge
Girls of Paper and Fire
Daughter 4254]]> 2018-10-15 14:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/292828294 Robin Kirk, THE BOND nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/294592419 @Regulator, 12/11/18, 7pm]]> 2018-10-18 19:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/294592419 Ursula Vernon, HAMSTER PRINCESS nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/298534130 @Flyleaf 11/24/2018 2pm]]> 2018-10-30 14:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/298534130 Susan Gravely nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/303833703 The Magic of Old St. Nick
@Regulator 12/4/2018 7pm]]> 2018-11-13 16:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/303833703 Johnny Ray Moore nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308041939 ANTHILL FOR SALE
Quail Ridge, Saturday 11/27/2018 7pm]]> 2018-11-26 21:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308041939 Kenneth & Sara Jane Wright nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308043934 LOLA DUTCH WHEN I GROW UP
Quail Ridge, 1/14/2019 5:45pm]]> 2018-11-26 21:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308043934 Vanessa Brantley nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308465647 GRANDMA'S PURSE
Northside Elem, 11/29&30/2018]]> 2018-11-27 18:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308465647 Scott Reintgen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308468766 NYXIA UNLEASHED
Phillips MS, 12/4/2018
McDougle MS 12/5/2018]]> 2018-11-27 18:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/308468766 Kathleen Krull nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/311540837 Durham Academy 12/13&14/2018
Her books include The Road to Oz: Twists, Turns, Bumps, and Triumphs in  the Life of L. Frank Baum; The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss; the Lives of series of collective biographies; the Giants of  Science series; and more, as featured at kathleenkrull.com.]]> 2018-12-05 19:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/311540837 Holly Black & Renée Ahdieh nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/316226480 Chapel Hill Public Library 1/10/2019 6pm]]> 2018-12-20 17:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/316226480 M.K. England nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/321345363 Flyleaf, 1/19/2019 2pm]]> 2019-01-16 17:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/321345363 Nick Bruel nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/321860312 Quail Ridge, 3/8/2019 7pm]]> 2019-01-17 18:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/321860312 Jonathan Voss story time nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326852287 Quail Ridge 2/23/2019 10:30am

]]> 2019-02-01 19:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326852287 Paul Tillery IV nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326853483 Quail Ridge  2/23/2019 2:00 pm

]]> 2019-02-01 19:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326853483 Ask a YA Author! Brenda Rufener, Kati Gardener, and Kwame Mbalia nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326854237 Quail Ridge 2/23/2019 6pm
Join a Q&A session with three successful North Carolina YA and Middle Grade authors. Come get all your writing questions answered! 

]]> 2019-02-01 19:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326854237 James Riley nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326855106 Quail Ridge 3/15/2019 7pm

]]> 2019-02-01 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326855106 Special Under the Tree Storytime! feat. Camille Andros nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326856093 3/16/2019 10:30am

]]> 2019-02-01 19:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326856093 Tom Angleberger nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326857562 Quail Ridge 3/20/6:30pm]]> 2019-02-01 19:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326857562 Gillian McDunn nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326858234 Quail Ridge 3/30/2019 2pm
Carolina Friends School 4/10/2-19 9am
Estes Hills Elem 4/11/2019 8am

]]> 2019-02-01 19:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326858234 YA Fantasy Panel: Leigh Statham, Nicole Conway, and Jodie Zdrok nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326859314 Quail Ridge 2/15/2019 7pm]]> 2019-02-01 19:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/326859314 Kelly Starling Lyons nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/327827225 Glenwood Elementary 2/15/2019 9am-3pm]]> 2019-02-05 15:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/327827225 Nina LaCour nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/331390877 Quail Ridge 3/1/2019 7pm]]> 2019-02-14 16:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/331390877 Scott Reintgen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/331393574 Quail Ridge 4/22/2019 7pm]]> 2019-02-14 16:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/331393574 Teen Book Festival! Join YA authors for author talks and writing workshops: John Claude Bemis, Megan Shepherd, Brenda Rufener, Justina Ireland. nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/332922307 Durham School of the Arts 2/21/2019 5:30-7:30pm
Pizza will be served and there will be opportunities for book signings. For teens, tweens, and YA readers of all ages. Space is limited. Please register.]]> 2019-02-19 20:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/332922307 Linda Ashman nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/332927958 Estes Hills Elementary School 2/25/2019 9am]]> 2019-02-19 20:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/332927958 WhirliKids Book Festival nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335030602 In the Barn at Fearrington, 3/9/2019 10am-4pm
For readers at all levels, but especially for ages 3 and up. Featuring storytime, readings, book signings, panel discussions with authors and illustrators, crafts and more]]> 2019-02-25 18:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335030602 Children’s Storytime with Linda Ashman, William’s Winter Nap nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335034472 McIntyre's 4/5/2019 10:30am]]> 2019-02-25 18:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335034472 Zeno Alexander nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335038951 The Regulator 5/4/2019 4pm]]> 2019-02-25 19:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/335038951 Ali Standish nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/336498940 Quail Ridge 4/23/2019 7pm
Book launch party

]]> 2019-02-28 16:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/336498940 Nick Bruel Quail Ridge 3/7/2019 7pm Place your order now to claim reserved seats and priority signing line tickets (two seats per book purchased). General unreserved seating may also be available. nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/336500762 2019-02-28 16:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/336500762 Kelly Starling Lyons nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344261071 Quail Ridge 4/14/2019 2pm
Come celebrate Kelly's newest picture book, 'Going Down Home with Daddy.' There will be free posters for attendees (while supplies last). There will be snacks and crafts as well! ]]> 2019-03-22 15:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344261071 Mason Deaver nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344262828 Quail Ridge 5/18/2019 6pm
Mason Deaver is a non-binary author and librarian from a small town in North Carolina where the word "y'all" is used in abundance. Come celebrate their new YA book!  ]]> 2019-03-22 15:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344262828 Veronica Roth nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344264817 Quail Ridge 4/4/2019 7pm
This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. The purchase of a ticket includes a reserved seat, signing line ticket, and a paperback copy of your choice of Veronica's books.]]> 2019-03-22 15:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/344264817 Melina Mangal nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/347325622 McDougle Elementary 4/2/2019 10am
Carrboro Elementary 4/2/2019 noon
Scroggs Elementary 4/3/2019 10am

]]> 2019-04-01 18:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/347325622 Cozbi Cabrera nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348207726 Northside Elementary 5/15/2019 10am

Glenwood Elementary 5/15/2019 1pm

]]> 2019-04-03 17:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348207726 Sarah Dessen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348210581 Flyleaf 6/9/2019 3pm]]> 2019-04-03 17:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348210581 YA panel discussion with Brenda Rufener (Since We Last Spoke) and Jaye Robin Brown (The Meaning of Birds) nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348678189 Quail Ridge 4/19/2019 7pm]]> 2019-04-04 18:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348678189 Kate T. Parker nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348680414 Quail Ridge 4/30/2019 7pm]]> 2019-04-04 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348680414 Adam Rubin nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348683309 Quail Ridge 5/2/2019 6pm
Receive a priority signing line ticket with the pre-purchase of High Five.]]> 2019-04-04 18:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/348683309 Amber Smith nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/352575275 Quail Ridge 6/21/2019 7pm

]]> 2019-04-18 14:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/352575275 Stacy McAnulty nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/352575961 Quail Ridge 9/17/2019 7pm
Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel

]]> 2019-04-18 14:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/352575961 Sarah Dessen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/354177670 Quail Ridge 6/26/2019 7pm
This is a ticketed event.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a big-hearted, sweeping novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn't seen since she was a little girl-and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer.
Receive a reserved seat and signing line ticket event with the purchase of The Rest of the Story.
]]> 2019-04-25 16:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/354177670 Matt Myers nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/354178448 Quail Ridge  7/20/2019 10:30am
Author and illustrator Matt Myers will join us to read his beautiful new picture book!  
Jamie's day at the beach turns into the perfect place for an artistic adventure.All Jamie wants is to spend some time alone at the beach and finish her art project in the sand. But everyone around keeps asking her pesky questions she doesn't know how to answer. Widely respected artist Matt Myers makes his debut as an author in this story that celebrates creativity, introversion, and the beauty of a little peace and quiet.
]]> 2019-04-25 16:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/354178448 Cat Warren nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/360930525 Regulator 10/12/2019 11am
Quail Ridge 10/19/2019 2pm
Cat Warren has adapted her New York Times bestseller, What the Dog Knows, for younger readers. This version still contains the science and history of scent detection dogs, but its heart focuses on Solo, the impossible German shepherd puppy who grew up to search for the missing and dead. What the Dog Knows shows how love and loyalty can bring out the best in a dog — and his human.]]> 2019-05-16 18:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/360930525 Therese Daye nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/366351973 Regulator 6/12/2019 10:15am
A special story time reading and book launch with Therese Daye, author of Daddy’s Little Girl. All ages are welcome!]]> 2019-06-07 13:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/366351973 Trenton Lee Stewart nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381062771 9/28/2019 Quail Ridge 6pm  Receive two reserved seats and signing line tickets with the pre-order of The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages

]]> 2019-09-06 18:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381062771 Max Brallier nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381079118 9/21/2019 6pm Quail Ridge Receive two reserved seats and signing line tickets with the purchase of The Last Kids and the Midnight Blade. Meet the author and his tricked-out truck. Activities will include a slime-making station and a scavenger hunt! 

]]> 2019-09-06 19:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381079118 One Event, FOUR YA Authors! Epic Reads YA Meet Up with Kendare Blake, Sara Raasch, Shelby Mahurin, and Rena Barron nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381083569 9/13/2019 7pm Quail Ridge
This is a ticketed event. Attendees will be seated in small groups and the authors will rotate among the groups, speed dating style. The meet-up sessions will be followed by signing lines. All attendees must purchase a ticket (book included with ticket). Additional books will be available for sale at the event, or get 20% off of all four books buy purchasing the 4 Book Bundle.]]> 2019-09-06 19:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381083569 Stuart Gibbs nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381087349 9/18/2019 7pm Quail Ridge  Receive two reserved seats and signing line tickets with the purchase of the book. From New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs comes the first novel in a thrilling new series about the world’s youngest and smartest genius who’s forced to use her unbelievable code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein.

]]> 2019-09-06 19:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381087349 Jaqueline Woodson nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381090446 10/7/2019 Flyleaf 7pm An extraordinary new ADULT novel about the influence of history on a contemporary family.]]> 2019-09-06 19:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/381090446 Shannon Messenger & Kwame Mbalia nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385286392 Meredith College Jones Chapel, 11/21/2019 6pm
Shannon Messenger, author of the New York Times bestselling series: Keeper of the Lost Cities, will be presenting and signing the eighth book in her series, Legacy, . She will be in-conversation with Kwame Mbalia, author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. Get your tickets now!]]> 2019-09-17 13:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385286392 Mike Lowery nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385297605 Chatham County Community Library 10/19/2019 11am
Discover the ULTIMATE book about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes, comics, timelines, and more! ]]> 2019-09-17 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385297605 Cat Warren nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385309247 McIntyre's 11/2/2019 10:30am
Cat Warren has adapted her New York Times bestseller, What the Dog Knows, for younger readers. This version still contains the science and history of scent detection dogs, but its heart focuses on Solo, the impossible German shepherd puppy who grew up to search for the missing and dead. What the Dog Knows shows how love and loyalty can bring out the best in a dog — and his human.]]> 2019-09-17 14:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385309247 Markus Zusak nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385338966 Quail Ridge 10/24/2019 7pm
A reserved seat and signing line ticket are available with the purchase of the paperback edition of Bridge of Clay.

]]> 2019-09-17 14:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/385338966 Ali Standish & Scott Reintgen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/388389474 Quail Ridge 9/24/2019 7pm
Meet two NC authors at one event! Ali Standish will introduce her new book Bad Bella, and Scott Reintgen will share the first book in his new middle grade series, Saving Fable (Talespinners #1).]]> 2019-09-23 18:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/388389474 Kelly Starling Lyons - 'Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations' nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/388392360 Quail Ridge 10/5/2019 2pm]]> 2019-09-23 18:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/388392360 Kwame Mbalia nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397436279 Quail Ridge 10/16/2019 7pm
Join us for the launch of Raleigh author Kwame Mbalia's debut novel, published by Rick Riordan. 
Seventh-grader Tristan Strong tumbles into the MidPass and, with allies John Henry and Brer Rabbit, must entice the god Anansi to come out of hiding and seal the hole Tristan accidentally ripped in the sky.

]]> 2019-10-14 14:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397436279 Alan Gratz nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397444703 Quail Ridge 10/20/2019 2pm
The bestselling author of Refugee weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny -- and shows us how just one day can change the world.
Reserved seats and signing line tickets are available with the pre-order of Allies. One book purchase will come with two tickets.]]> 2019-10-14 14:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397444703 Andrea Beaty nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397449663 Quail Ridge 11/9/2019 6pm
The newest picture book from the creators of Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist stars Sofia Valdez, a community leader who stands up for what she believes in!
Priority signing line tickets are available with the pre-order of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez. Seating for this event is general admission.


]]> 2019-10-14 14:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397449663 Caroline McAlister nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397451402 Quail Ridge 12/8/2019 2pm
Finding Narnia is Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan's captivating picture book biography of two brothers, Jack and Warnie Lewis, whose rich imaginations led to the creation of the magical world of Narnia.

]]> 2019-10-14 14:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397451402 Alan Gratz nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397919698 Flyleaf 10/19/2019 2pm
Alan Gratz presents his middle-grade WWII adventure novel ALLIES

]]> 2019-10-15 14:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/397919698 Cat Warren nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/400870215 Flyleaf 10/23/2019 6pm
Cat Warren has adapted her New York Times bestseller, What the Dog Knows, for younger readers. This version still contains the science and history of scent detection dogs, but its heart focuses on Solo, the impossible German shepherd puppy who grew up to search for the missing and dead. What the Dog Knows shows how love and loyalty can bring out the best in a dog — and his human.]]> 2019-10-22 14:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/400870215 Gavin Edwards nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/407483791 Cary Regional Library 11/17/2019 4pm
Celebrate the life and legacy of Mister Rogers as author Gavin Edwards reads from his new book Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever and answers your questions followed by book signing
Registration requested.

]]> 2019-11-06 15:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/407483791 Kelly Starling Lyons nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/407493072 Regulator 11/10/2019 2pm
The Regulator welcomes children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons for a reading and book signing. Meet the bestselling author of the Jada Jones series, Tea Cakes for Tosh, A Girl Named Misty, andOne Millon Men and Me! 
Note from the Regulator:
STUDENTS & TEACHERS
We embrace all current teachers & students (kindergarten through grad school, as well as homeschool). We offer all students & teachers 10% on most titles (inclusive most special orders). Also, ask us about our additional discounts for in-class book purchases and for bulk school orders!

]]> 2019-11-06 15:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/407493072 Emily Roberson nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/410010824 Flyleaf 11/14/2019 7pm
Greek mythology meets the Kardashians in this fresh, fast-paced young adult novel about celebrity culture, family dynamics, and finding love amidst it all. Join us for a night with Emily Roberson as she presents her debut book!]]> 2019-11-12 15:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/410010824 Kelly Starling Lyons and Vanessa Brantley-Newton nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419102937 Durham Academy Lower School 1/14/2020 9am
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon celebrates a contemporary black STEAM role model, a man whose quiet work enabled the creation of an iconic building reflecting America's past and future. With a stirring text by Kelly Starling Lyons, vibrant pictures by Laura Freeman, and an afterword from Philip Freelon himself, it is sure to inspire the next generation of dreamers and builders.]]> 2019-12-03 15:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419102937 Caroline McAlister nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419109144 Flyleaf 1/18/2020 11am
Special author story time: Finding Narnia is Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lanan's captivating picture book biography of two brothers, Jack and Warnie Lewis, whose rich imaginations led to the creation of the magical world of Narnia.

]]> 2019-12-03 15:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419109144 Annie Barrows nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419111664 Seawell 1/29/2020 10am
Glenwood 1/29/2020 1:45pm]]> 2019-12-03 15:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/419111664 Scott Reintgen nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423938801 Quail Ridge 1/28/2020 7pm
Red Rising meets The Scorpio Races in this epic fantasy following three phoenix horse riders--skilled at alchemy--who must compete at The Races--the modern spectacle that has replaced warfare within their empire. Scott Reintgen is the NC author of the Nyxia Triad series and the middle-grade novel Saving Fable.

]]> 2019-12-13 18:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423938801 Erin Hunter nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423947076 Quail Ridge 2/10/2020 7pm
Meet the Author of the Warriors series! Heed the call of the wild…discover the fifth book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling animal fantasy series. Pre-order The Spirit-Eaters and receive two reserved seats and priority signing line tickets (1 book = 2 tickets).]]> 2019-12-13 18:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423947076 Special Storytime: Tameka Fryer Brown nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423958189 Quail Ridge 2/22/2020 10:30am
With Spanish words sprinkled throughout and featuring warm art by New York Times-bestselling and NAACP-Award-winning illustrator AG Ford, Tameka Fryer Brown's Brown Baby Lullaby is the perfect new baby or baby shower gift.

]]> 2019-12-13 18:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423958189 Gillian McDunn nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423964167 Quail Ridge 2/29/2020 2pm
From the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a heartfelt story about the sweetness and stings of middle-school friendship. Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer. She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives near Raleigh, NC, with her family.]]> 2019-12-13 18:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/423964167 Kwame Mbalia nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/425001999 Chapel Hill Public Library 1/24/2020 6pm
Northside Elementary School 1/24/20 9:15am
Carolina Friends School 1/24/20 1:45
Phillips Middle School 1/17/20 8:30am
McDougle Middle School 1/17/20 1:15pm
Author reading: Kwame Mbalia is a local author whose debut middle-grade novel is already a New York Times Bestseller. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky is described as an epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.]]> 2019-12-17 14:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/425001999 Heroes Real and Fictional nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428598856 Kwame Mbalia and Kelly Starling Lyons
Cary Regional Library 1/26/2020 3-4pm
Author Kwame Mbalia discusses his New York Times bestselling book, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. Author Kelly Starling Lyons shares her exciting new book Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Phillip Freelon. Local architect Freelon was a role model and one of the designers of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. Children and their families are welcome. Registration is required.]]> 2020-01-07 18:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428598856 Judd Winick nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428610691 2/20/20 6-7:30pm]]> 2020-01-07 19:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428610691 Vanessa Brantley-Newton nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428637529 Scroggs Elementary School 1/21/20 9am
FPG Elementary School 1/21/20 12:30pm
Flyleaf 1/21/20 6pm

]]> 2020-01-07 19:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/428637529 Teen Book Festival March 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Durham School of the Arts, Media Center, 400 N. Duke St. Join Young Adult authors Celia C. Pérez, Kwame Mbalia, Allan Wolf, Scott Reintgen, Jeremy Whitley, and Julia Day for author talks and writing workshops. Meet the authors, learn about writing, and eat some pizza! All books will be available for purchase at book signings. For teens, tweens, and YA readers of all ages. Space is limited. Please register at DurhamCountyLibrary.org/TeenBookFest. nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/437187914 2020-01-28 18:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/437187914 Pam Munoz Ryan nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449506774 Quail Ridge 3/8/2020 2-3pm

]]> 2020-02-24 15:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449506774 Deborah Wiles nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449526708 Quail Ridge 4/25/2020 3-4pm
Two reserved seats and priority signing line tickets with the purchase of Kent State.]]> 2020-02-24 15:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449526708 Ginger Zee nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449548679 Quail Ridge 4/25/2020 7-8pm]]> 2020-02-24 16:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449548679 Chris Barton nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449552292 Quail Ridge 3/19/2020 6:30-7:30pm

Chris will talk about Fire Truck vs. Dragon,  as well as his new book All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing After the Oklahoma City Bombing.

]]> 2020-02-24 16:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449552292 Special Storytime: Sue Soltis nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449558258 Quail Ridge 3/28/2020 10:30-11am
What would it take for Mabel's neighbors to turn off their lights, just for one night, so that everyone could see the starlit sky?]]> 2020-02-24 16:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/449558258 Jazmin Truesdale nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/454469900 Cameron Village Regional Library 3/5/2020 6:30-7:30pm
Join graphic novelist and creator of Aza Comics, Jazmin Truesdale, for an exciting presentation about the past, present and future of female superheroes. Registration requested.]]> 2020-03-04 16:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/454469900 EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA WITH AUTHOR KWAME MBALIA nbierman2 https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/454474754 Northeast Regional Library, Raleigh, 3/29/2020 2:30-3:30pm
Join us for a family-friendly event featuring New York Times Bestselling, local Author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Kwame Mbalia Awaiting you are crafts and games while you follow the scavenger hunt around the library!  Books available for purchase and signing after the event.]]> 2020-03-04 16:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/thallet/sqzh34a9ymld/wish/454474754