The Hickory Stick Bookshop's Newsletter for Children, Teens, and In-Betweens
Hello, readers!!
June has arrived, which means it's time for all that summer reading! In addition to your school lists (which we're stocking up on!), there is a ton of great new stuff out this month for your leisurely reading time (hopefully on a beach somewhere!). So let's get to it!
Happy reading! The Hickory Stick Bookshop
For the Little Ones...
The perfect book for art fans! Join one little girl named Josette as she searches 1920s Paris to find the best artist to paint a portrait of her stuffed-animal rabbit, Pepette.
This book is everything. It's adorable, it has a powerful message, and it's just all around fantastic. We dare you to not fall in love with it. Buy it Now!
A boy's chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss, and the meaning of family.
What would you do if your grandmother announced that she was terminally ill and has booked a secret family trip on a "death with dignity" cruise?
This is a refreshing, funny, and moving debut novel about first loves, last wishes, and letting go.
Teen activist and trailblazer Jazz Jennings named one of The 25 Most Influential Teens of the year by "Time" shares her very public transgender journey, as she inspires people to accept the differences in others while they embrace their own truths.
But it Now!
These two great children's authors/illustrators are doing a signing at The Hickory Stick Bookshop together! Come and meet the guys behind some of your favorite stories!
Where's Waldo in Washington Depot?
Waldo is back in town this July, and this year he's on Instagram, too! As usual, he'll be hiding in businesses all over town, and we'll need you to find him in every location! If you can, you could win prizes at our party on July 29th - and you could meet the master of Hide and Seek in person! In addition to the hunt, you could also enter the Instagram contest to #ColorWaldoandWin for a chance to win over $150.00 in prizes! Check our website for more info or stop in if you have any questions!
The Hickory Stick's Not-So-Secret Reading Society
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The Hickory Stick's Not-So-Secret Reading Society is a book club for 8-12-year-olds. On
Thursday, August 4th at 5pm, we will discuss
Space Case by Stuart Gibbs!
Our book club is open to all (suggested age: 8-12) and no registration is required, so please feel free to read the book and join in on the discussion! Questions? Please call 860-868-0525. If you would like to be added to our book club email list, please click here to sign up!
Get your Summer Reading at The Hickory Stick!
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Did you get Summer Reading assignments for school? We're working hard to stock books from all the local school lists. Stop by to pick yours out, and if you need help selecting something, we're here for you! And remember, if we don't have the book in stock currently, we can usually get it in just a few days.
Where's Waldo in Washington Depot?
