Category: Events

Events, New Book, Tour Schedule

Book Birthday: The Other Side of Luck

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Join us in welcoming The Other Side of Luck by Ginger Johnson into the world! In this fantasy, Una and Julian both long to enter the magister populi’s contest to find the elusive Silva Flower. Each thinks that winning this contest could bring answers to their long unanswered prayers. Will they find the flower or will they find something even better?

Accolades have been pouring in:

“Johnson’s lyrical novel . . . tenderly depicts growing friendship.” —Publishers Weekly

“Charming . . . the book undertakes a delicate exploration of family ties and belonging.” —Foreword Reviews

“. . . a captivating feast for the senses. Johnson describes sights, smells and sounds in exquisite detail . . . . Immersive and sensitive, The Other Side of Luck will be enjoyed by middle grade fantasy readers in search of a story full of magic and heart.” —BookPage

See details about Ginger’s Book Launch at her website: https://www.gingerjohnsonbooks.com/

Events, In the Wild

Summer with CLiF

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The Children’s Literacy Foundation sent Erin E. Moulton over to he Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter where she shared Tales from the Cloudland and did the CLiF book giveaway as part of their Summer Readers Series. CLiF’s mission ” is to inspire a love of reading and writing among low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. ” Check out their amazing programs and presenters, today!

Events, New Book, News

New Book: Immunity

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Join us in welcoming Erin Bowman’s latest! Immunity, the riveting sequel to Contagion, continues the story of survivors of a brutal planetary outbreak. Have they seen the worst or is the worst yet to come?

Sci-Fi superstar Amie Kaufman called it “gripping, thrilling and terrifying in equal measures.” Who doesn’t want that?

Keep a close eye on Erin’s event page to catch her in person!

Events, New Book

Voices: The Last Hours of Joan of Arc

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Huge happy book birthday to Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliott. The title and end pages of this book are golden, indicative of the beauty of the work within. Riding in on multiple starred reviews, this book is sure to be a hit with readers who love intriguing historical figures, poetry, and biographies. Kirkus calls it “an innovative and entrancing account…” Get your copy, today, and join David for his book launch at Gibson’s on Friday.

Events, Visits & Programs

Terry Farish Comes to Manchester

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Terry Farish will bring her refugee and immigrant stories, Joseph’s Big Ride and Luis Paints the World to the children of Manchester during events surrounding One Book One Manchester. Come, listen as she presents a storytime for all ages on the topic of cultural awareness. Activities and refreshments will be provided.

Catch Terry at these dates and times!

September 25, 2018, 3:30 pm, West Manchester Branch Library, 76 South Main Street, 2nd floor meeting room.

September 26, 2018; 3:30 pm, Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Winchell Room.

For more information, please call 624-6560.