Quail Kids  #601 June 7, 2018 

Keep your kids reading over the summer! Stop in today to check out our STAFF PICKS or chat with one of our booksellers to find the perfect books for your readers. We have a few spots left in some of our summer reading clubs too!

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MONDAY!
Monday, June 11th, 10:30 am
For ages 4+


Join us for a special storytime featuring North Carolina author-illustrator Jonathan D. Voss' debut picture book Brave Enough for Two! Introducing Olive and her best friend Hoot. Olive loves book-based adventures, but is she brave enough to join Hoot on some real-life adventures, too? We hope to see you and your bears on Monday!

*BYOB (bring your own bear or other stuffed animal)!

Next Weekend!
Jennifer Bleakley
Saturday, June 16th, 4:00 pm
A family event!


Calling all horse lovers! North Carolina author Jennifer Bleakley shares Joey, a heartwarming story of friendship, trust, and redemption. Kim Tschirret, founder and CEO of Hope Reins, will join Jennifer. We'll have actual Hope Reins horse equipment here and give away two 90-minutes sessions with a Hope Reins horse! A portion of the book sales from this event will be given to Hope Reins. 

Bring your favorite small toy horses to compare to the pictures of Hope Reins horses!

NEWLY ANNOUNCED!
Karma Wilson and Matt Myers
Saturday, July 7, 10:30 am
For ages 4+


Doug is a dog who LOVES to DIG! When he ends up at the White House, not even the Secret Service can stop him. A hilarious read aloud with great illustrations! We're excited to have  author Karma Wilson (Bear Snores On) and NC illustrator Matt Myers (The Infamous Ratso) for a not-to-be-missed doggone fun storytime!

NEWLY ANNOUNCED! 
 Where's Waldo Party with Shop Local Raleigh
Sunday, July 29, 2:00 pm
Fun for the whole family!


  Find Waldo in Raleigh! Starting July 1, you can pick up a Where's Waldo passport at Quail Ridge Books or other participating business. Spot Waldo and collect a stamp for your passport. 
 
At our July 29th celebration, we'll have drawings for prizes donated by participating stores, sing songs, do Waldo-themed activities, and enjoy a Waldo cake. 

NEWLY ANNOUNCED!
Tracy Walker, Amy Reed, Amber Smith, Alexandra Duncan, and Jaye Robin Brown
Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 pm
For 13+


We'll be joined by a panel of five contributors to celebrate this collection of twenty-one essays that touch on powerful topics related to growing up female in today's America and the intersection with race, religion, and ethnicity. Jam-packed with hope and inspiration to tackle the challenges ahead through art and creative spirit. 

NEWLY ANNOUNCED!
Ally Condie
Friday, October 5, 7:00 pm
For ages 8+


In the icy waters of Still Cove, four friends discover a secret island hidden in the mist. On the island, some thing ancient has awakened. It knows their wishes, dreams, and darkest secrets. Do they have what it takes to face the shadowy things lurking within their own hearts? Join us for this fun event with Ally Condie, perfect for fans of  Stranger Things !

More GREAT events!
Toddler time (ages 0-4)- Mondays 10:30 am
Under the Tree (ages 4+)- Saturdays 10:30am

Jun 25, 6:30 pm           Darren Farrell           Letter Town
Jul 21, 7:00 pm             Scott Reintgen        Nyxia Unleashed      Signing line ticket event!
Jul 22, 2:00 pm             Robert Beatty         Willa of the Wood    Reserved seating event!
Jul 25, 7:00 pm            Middle Grade Panel   : 
                                 Cindy Baldwin         Where the Watermelons Grow
                                 A.M. Morgen           The Inventors at No. 8
                                 Rebecca Petruck    Boy Bites Bug
Aug 4, 2:00 pm           Tracy Banghart       Grace and Fury 
Aug 23, 7:00 pm          Kati Gardner           Brave Enough    Special Supper Club series event!
Sep 10, 7:00 pm          Sheila Turnage       The Law of Finders Keepers    Reserved seating event!

Can't attend an event? You can still reserve a signed copy of the author's book. Call us 919-828-1588, stop by, or order online. (Autographed books make great gifts!)


FIVE FAST FACTS
  • A.M. comes from a long line of engineers. Her family is surprised she can make a living with an English degree.
  • She LOVES chocolate croissants.
  • In her spare time, she enjoys taking long walks in the forest, trying out new hobbies (then abandoning them), and complaining about her mean cat.
  • Spookily, a few scenes in her debut middle grade novel, The Inventors at No. 8, recently happened to her in real life.
  • She is currently finishing writing the sequel to The Inventors at No. 8. Its working title is The Inventors at Sea!


Come meet A.M. Morgen along with middle grade authors Cindy Baldwin and Rebecca Petruck on July 25th! Details  here.
Teen Summer Reads Recommended by Teens!

Our inaugural Teen Advisory Board Book Club Bash was a great success! QRB TAB members recommended their favorite young adult and adult titles for book clubs. There were treats to enjoy, giveaways, and fun for all. We hope to see you at the next TAB Book Bash. In the meantime, please check out the books that were recommended!


Picture Books
 
by Minh Lê, illustrated by Caldecott-medalist Dan Santat

When an American-born boy visits his Thai-speaking grandfather for the first time, they struggle to communicate...until they get out a drawing pad. This beautiful story about the power of art and its universal connection across generations will make your heart ache. The illustrations are dazzling! There's already talk that this may be a Caldecott contender.

For 4+
 
multiple starred reviews


Middle Grade Books

by Kate Beasley, illustrated by Caldecott-medalist Dan Santat
 
Frederick is sent to disciplinary camp for boys along with a whole troop of terrifying troublemakers. After a difficult start, he makes friends. That's good because a Category 5 hurricane is coming their way. Can they find a way to work together to survive? A fun summer read!
 
For 8+




Teen Fiction


Smoke in the Sun (Flame in the Mist #2)
By Renée Ahdieh, NY Times bestselling NC Author
 
Brave Mariko has to play the role of a  dutiful bride-to-be while plotting a way to rescue her true love, Okami, a traitor to the throne who is facing execution. An action-packed sequel to Flame in the Mist filled with shoguns, samurai, demons, romance and magic!  

For 13+





A QRB Teen Advisory Board Book Recommendation!


by Marissa Meyer


"Marissa Meyer has created yet another world that we can't help but fall in love with. The Renegades universe contains a large cast of lovable characters that truly showcase Meyer's mastery of giving every person a rich personality and a memorable voice." -Maggie, teen advisory board member

great superhero story for 12+


Read more of Maggie's review here.
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