Recently an author presented her nonfiction picture book about a missing body of water, readers gathered for the launch of a YA rom-com, and a publisher and the NYPL partnered to celebrate World Read Aloud Day.
Now You See It
On February 1, artist and author Dinara Mirtalipova held a launch for her new nonfiction picture book The Vanishing Sea (Chronicle) at Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The story highlights the disappearance of the Aral Sea and the impact its dissipation had on the oceanic ecosystem. The event included a reading and art activities for guests, followed by a book signing.
See You ‘Tomorrow’
The Cedar Hills Crossing location of Powell's Books in Beaverton, Ore., welcomed Emiko Jean for the launch of her YA book Love Me Tomorrow (S&S/Barley) on February 3. The speculative romance follows Emma, a Japanese American teen investigating how she is receiving love letters from the future. Jean (l.) was joined by author Aiden Thomas for a conversation and closed the event with a signing.
Let’s Get Loud
Workman Kids partnered with New York Public Library to celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 4. The 125th Street location welcomed families for a read aloud and activities tied to the latest Indestructibles board book Baby Loves the Library!.
