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Red Balloon Bookshop's Monthly Newsletter | September 2016
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We love our new t-shirt designs! Available in a variety of styles and sizes, these t-shirts are available to purchase in the store or on our website.
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Host an RBB Book Fair at your School
This fall, help get new books into your students' hands by hosting a Red Balloon Book Fair. Create a one-of-a-kind book fair experience at your school or at Red Balloon and earn money or books for your school at the same time!
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Twin Cities Book Festival Oct 15th
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Mark your calendars for a day filled with fabulous books and the rock star authors who write them! Happening on Saturday, Oct 15th at the MN State Fairgrounds, this free event will feature Erin & Phillip Stead, Belinda Jensen, Stephen Shaskan and Trisha Speed Shaskan, Stuart Gibbs, Sarah Mlynowski, Kristen Simmons, A.S. King, Lara Avery, J.M. Lee, and many more!
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 Upcoming Events
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Postponed | Tahereh Mafi & Ransom Riggs
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Due to a promotional conflict with the upcoming
Miss Peregrine movie, our Sept 8th event is being rescheduled for a later date.
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| Sept 17th | Curiosity Day with Curious George |
Curious about Curious George? Join us for fun, crafts, and a special Curious George storytime with the monkey himself.
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Sept 19th | Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Meet the bestselling author of the Missing series and learn more about her chilling, fast-paced new thriller,
Children of Exile.
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| Sept 19th | Raina Telgemeier, Ghosts |
Meet the bestselling creator of
Sisters,
Smile, and
Drama at the Cowles Auditorium, University of Minnesota.
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| Sept 23rd | Middle Grade Mystery Night |
Calling all Detectives! James Ponti and Kevin Sands are sharing their new books,
Framed! and
The Mark of the Plague.
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Sept 24th | Michael Hall, Wonderfall
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Beloved local author shares
Wonderfall and celebrates the joy of fall. Join us for stories & activities!
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Recommended Reads
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Published: Henry Holt and Co, Aug 16, 2016; Recommended Age: 4-7
This beautifully illustrated picture book will help ease all ages from summer into autumn, and from there to winter beyond. At this time of year, there is excitement (school starting!) but also an air of sadness as we say goodbye to bright, sunny, carefree days and begin to settle into a more structured life. As we say goodbye to summer, we discover that autumn has its own beauty to look forward to and enjoy. -- Susan (RBB Staff)
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Published: Dial, Aug 23, 2016; Recommended Age: 5+
A solitary messenger finds a party invitation with no name or address, so he decides to attend in person (so that he can apologize for his failure to deliver the note). But when he arrives, he discovers HE is the guest of honor--the townsfolk are throwing him a party! This charming, magical story, beautifully told and wonderfully illustrated with gentle, dreamlike images by Caldecott-winner Erin Stead, is a treasure. It is, quite simply, LOVELY. -- Barb (RBB Staff)
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Published: HarperCollins, Aug 30, 2016; Recommended Age: 8-12
A great read for State Fair time. A city girl and her younger brother move to a farm in Maine, and to say it's a bit of a transition is an understatement! So many things they discover, and see and do that they never ever thought about. They spend most of their time helping an elderly and often difficult woman take care of her stubborn and often difficult cow. As they prepare this cow for the state fair, what they discover is that work, patience, kindness and an open heart can make a big difference with a difficult elderly woman and a stubborn cow. Written in prose and poems often with the creative use of words, font, and spacing--this makes for a fun read aloud. -- Holly (RBB Staff)
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Published: Random House, Aug 30, 2016; Recommended Age: 8-12
I enjoyed Turtle in Paradise, and now it's "Beans" Curry's turn to tell his tale! Key West during the Great Depression isn't exactly Paradise--folks are poor, jobs are scarce, and the whole place needs cleaning up. Not everything Beans does is strictly legal, but he comes through in the end, and ends up being a local hero. Great characters, great locale, and a great story! -- Barb (RBB Staff)
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Published: Atheneum, Aug 30, 2016; Recommended Age: 8-12
First in a series!? That's even better! This has all the trademarks of a satisfying sports story--obvious obstacles, team building, poor decisions, big let-downs, uplifting moments of victory--but manages to steer clear of anything too saccharine or corny. The relevance of gun violence to Ghost's backstory as well as his honest observations about race and appearances add to the importance and timeliness of the book. Great for kids ten and up, Ghost could be a great choice for seventh and eighth graders who are reading below grade level. -- Angela (RBB Staff)
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Published: Dutton, Aug 30, 2016; Recommended Age: 9+
Furthermore is a middle grade novel about a world where magic is dependent on color. It follows the story of young Alice, who was born white as milk. On her twelfth birthday, she must show her magical talent and skill and get a quest from her elders, but instead, she goes on a quest with her enemy to save her father from the fabled land of Furthermore. This book is one of intense color and imagination; the plot is as vivid as it is fun.The novel has things to satisfy both young and old readers and will keep you enthralled until the final page. -- Greta (Teens Read Book Club)
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Published: Amulet, Sept 13, 2016; Recommended Age: 13+
A fascinating, violent, highly readable account of Sungju Lee's years as a street boy during the North Korean famine of the 1990s. Told in readable engrossing prose, this memoir reads like fiction. The text is not particularly difficult, but there is a great deal of violent crime perpetrated by the heroes of the book. Recommended for ages 13 and up; younger readers may benefit from extra education on the context. -- Angela (RBB Staff)
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Published: Bloomsbury, Aug 9, 2016; Recommended Age: 13+
In 2016, Jesse is trying to live her teenage life with the death of her brother on 9/11 hanging over her. In 2001, Alia is living her normal teenage life as a Muslim, but is in the Twin Towers on 9/11. I really enjoyed this book. I think it showed the effect 9/11 had on the world and the effect it had on individual families. This book also showed the racism Muslims are facing in our country and how it can be stopped. I would recommend that all teens should read this book. -- Claire W. (Teens Read Book Club)
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Published: Knopf, June 7, 2016; Recommended Age: 14+
When Julia wants to be unseen, she can become invisible. This helps her to be an excellent thief. But, she soon finds out there are one, or two, people who can see her at all times. And, really, why does she have this ability? Her mother was drowned as a witch. Magic is forbidden in her town that once had magic everywhere. Why is that? A lot of questions that mostly get answered. But, we know that there will be more. This is the first in a trilogy. -- Julie (RBB Staff)
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Published: Sourcebooks, Sept 6, 2016; Recommended Age: 14+
Alejandra is a witch--a bruja--and the most powerful in her family, no matter how much she despises her powers. When she tries to rid herself of her magic at her Deathday, the canto backfires and her entire family is sent into a twisted, dark Wonderland known as Los Lagos. With the help of her best friend and a young brujo, she must traverse a land where everything is dangerous and nothing's as it seems, in order to bring her family back. Labyrinth Lost is an incredible adventure of a book, filled with unique magic and fascinating Latin American lore. Zoraida Cordova's writing is rich, imaginative, and all kinds of wonderful. Perfect for fans of Wonderland and clever fantasy, Labyrinth Lost is a fall must-read. -- Amanda W. (Teens Read Book Club)
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Published: MIRA Books, Aug 9, 2016; Recommended Age: Adult
A twisty, turning tale of dark family secrets that are slowly revealed in a deliberate pace. We are introduced to the Quinlan family on the eve of the matriarch's death. Slowly, we learn of reasons for Jack Quinlan's escape from his hometown. Tension builds as we are immersed in the family deception. We are left stunned at the explosive ending. Perfect for fans of S. J. Watson. -- Julie (RBB Staff)
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Book Clubs
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