QuailKids  #604 July 12, 2018

Nothing makes us happier than sharing our favorite books with our customers. In this newsletter, you'll find our staff picks for upcoming releases.

Why preorder? 
Preordering helps us, helps authors, and helps you!

-It  helps us manage our inventory. We want to carry the books you want to buy!
-It helps your favorite authors have a better shot at making the bestsellers list!
-It means we'll have the books you want when you shop with us!

With our low shipping rates, you can have books delivered to you or to the booklovers in your life.
 




Must-Have Picture Books!



by Camille Andros,
 illustrated by Julie Morstad

A beautiful tale of immigration, the value of simple joys, and the power of memory. Lyrically written with lush, gorgeous illustrations.

A book you'll want to read again and again. 

for 4+

releases August 7th 



by Marcy Campbell, 
illustrated by Corinna Luyken

Adrian Simcox tells everybody he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse. But everyone can tell from his clothes, there's no way he can afford a horse.

A story about empathy and the power of imagination. A book to  treasure.

for 4+

releases August 14th


by Jacqueline Woodson,
 illustrated by Rafael Lopez

A stirring look at those moments when we feel different or alone, when it would be so much easier to be like everyone else, but we must summon the courage to be  ourselves.

Lovely, gentle, reassuring prose and detailed illustrations that beg the eyes to linger.

for 5+

releases August 28th




by Grace Lin

Mama and Little Star bake a giant mooncake that Mama hangs in the sky so that it can cool. She tells Little Star that she can't touch it, but Little Star wakes up hungry and can't resist taking a nibble.

A whimsical origin story about the phases of the moon with magical illustrations. Mesmerizing and sure to become a new bedtime favorite.

for 4+

releases August 28th


Must-Have Middle Grade Books!
 

by Rick Riordan,
 illustrated by John Rocco

This deluxe gift edition features gorgeous full-color artwork on nearly every page, shiny foil type on the front cover, a red marker ribbon, and beautiful endpapers.

A must-purchase for the Percy Jackson
 fans in your life!

for 8+

releases August 14th

by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man's back and 

WE ARE THRILLED to announce that Dav Pilkey will be here on September 8th along with Dogman AND Captain Underpants to celebrate the new release!

Event Info HERE!  

 A bunch of new baddies show up in town, and Dog Man and his sidekicks are called to action.   But to save the day, they'll have to join up with Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat!  Uh-oh!
 
for 8+

releases August 28th


by Jacqueline Woodson

Six special needs kids begin meeting for a weekly chat and find that, with no adults around listening in, they feel safe talking about things that are bothering them--like Haley's father's incarceration, Esteban's father's deportation, and fears of racial profiling.

A heartbreaking, hopeful, and extraordinary story about community, compassion, and understanding. This is a book that you will think about for a long time.

For 8+
 
releases August 28th


b y Barbara O'Connor

Ten-year-old Mavis is on the move yet again when her mother decides to move to Alabama to take a job as a housekeeper. Mavis just hopes they stay put long enough so she can make a long-lasting friend. She finds herself teaming up with a very timid girl to help a sad man whose dog has died.

NC Author Barbara O'Connor brings us another beautiful story about kids working hard to fix life's problems, friendship, and dogs. Heartwarming!

For 8+

releases August 28th


Hot Teen Reads!

by Sarah Maas

When Batman's away, the Cat will play. Part of the DC Icons series, this is one of the most highly-anticipated teen novels of the summer. This coming-of-age tale of Selina Kyle will steal your heart. 

Brimming with  sizzling action, romance, and suspense!

The first printing includes a free poster. Also, check out this preorder offer!

For 12+

releases August 7th

by Somaiya Doud

After being abducted from her tiny village on the moon of her home planet, Amani must serve as the body double for a cruel and arrogant princess.

Full of  secrets, death-defying stakes, mythology, and romance that will make your heart ache. Prepare to be totally captivated by this lush fantasy, perfect for fans of
Cinder

For 13+


releases August 28th

by Natalie C. Parker


Caledonia Styx's family was killed by the bloodthirsty warlord Aric Athair and his viscous army, the Bullets. She and her best friend Pisces are left to fend for themselves. Caledonia becomes the captain of her own ship, the  Mors Navis , and acquires a crew of girls like her and Pisces, a sisterhood of  those who have lost everything because of Aric and the Bullets. The crew's mission: stay alive and destroy the Bullets and their evil warlord.

The sisterhood is strong. The sisterhood will not fail. A smart and ferocious tale full of heart that will make you feel powerful. 

For 12+

releases August 28th

by Adib Khorram


After learning that his Iranian grandfather is dying, Darius's family decides to visit him in Iran. Darius, who has suffered from bullying and depression in America, knows there's no way he'll fit in in Iran either.  But then he meets Sohrab and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop hangout.

A brilliant story of friendship, identity, family, and belonging that is big-hearted, hilarious, and refreshingly real.

For 12+


releases August 28th


Mark Your Calendars 
Upcoming Kids/Teen Events!
Toddler time (ages 0-4)- Mondays 10:30 am
Under the Tree (ages 4+)- Saturdays 10:30am

 
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
Jul 28, 10:30 am       Matthew Hager     Aggregate Theatre Co
Jul 29, 2:00 pm          Where's Waldo Party
Aug 04, 2:00 pm       Tracy Banghart        Grace and Fury  
Aug 14, 7:00 pm       YA Panel                     Our Stories, Our Voices
Aug 23, 7:00 pm       Kati Gardner            Brave Enough     Special Supper Club series event!
Sep 08, 2:00 pm      Dav Pilkey                Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas  Reserved seating event!
Sep 10, 7:00 pm       Sheila Turnage        The Law of Finders Keepers     Reserved seating event!
Sep 26, 7:00 pm       Beth Revis                 Give the Dark My Love
Oct 05, 7:00 pm        Ally Condie                The Darkdeep
Oct 06,  2:00 pm      Elizabeth Harris         365 Build-It-Yourself Engineering Projects 
Oct 28, 2:00 pm       Author/Editor Panel  We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices


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!)


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