QuailKids  #617 November 22, 2018

This season we are feeling very thankful for great books, beautiful weather, and our amazing customers-- yes, you! We wish you a joyful weekend full of thanks-giving and good reads.



 


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LATE NOVEMBER
 
Small Business Saturday! 
At Quail Ridge Books 
Saturday, November 24
9:00 am - 9:00 pm 
All ages 
 
Celebrate your local community and the joy of shopping small at Quail Ridge Books this Saturday! We will have free home-baked cookies, hourly giveaways, storytime at 10:30am, slime-making at 2:00pm, coloring and crafts for kids all day long, and literary trivia! Sign up your trivia team by emailing [email protected] 
Music for the Whole Family!  
Mispacha 
Sunday, November 25, 2:00 pm
All ages

It's a Quail Ridge tradition! Join us for a joyful family Chanukah concert from local band, Mishpacha (Hebrew for "family"). Mishpacha's music is influenced by a variety of musical genres including folk, rock, blues, jazz, flamenco, klezmer, and classical. The band's members include Bonnie Nichols, Gale Touger, Susan Reinhard (ret.), Dr. Steve Katz, and Roger Friedensen.
 
Cool Kids' Author! 
Johnny Ray Moore
Saturday, November 27, 7:00 pm 
All ages 
 
Join us for a presentation with Johnny Ray Moore about his newest book, Anthill For Sale. He will sign books and meet n' greet afterwards!
 
 
EARLY DECEMBER
Special Storytime!  
Stage Door Dance Productions 
Saturday, December 1, 10:30 am
All ages

Join our special guests for a theatrical reading of Olive, The Other Reindeer and  Santa Bruce, two terrific stories that focus on being true to yourself and celebrating the joy of the season!

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!
 
 
Spread Holiday Cheer!  
Raleigh Boychoir 
Tuesday, December 4, 5:00 pm
All ages
 
Enjoy the sounds of the season as the Raleigh Boychoir's Resident Choir performs selections from their upcoming 51st "Carols of Christmas" Concert.  
 
This performance is a preview of their concert for the Raleigh community on Friday December 21; tickets for this are available at their website. 
 
The Best Kids' Books of 2018!  
Susie Wilde 
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 pm
All ages

Join Susie Wilde, children's book reviewer for the Raleigh News & Observer as she presents her selections for the best children's picture books and novels of 2018.

 

Favorite Teen Authors!  
Cassandra Clare with Carrie Ryan
Thursday, December 6, 7:00 pm
Meredith College Jones Auditorium 
Ages 14+ 
 
Finally, book #3 of The Dark Artifices series is here! Two New York Times Bestselling YA authors, Cassandra Clare (Queen of Air and Darkness) and Carrie Ryan (Daughter of Deep Silence) will be in conversation.  
 
Receive one seat and signing line ticket for this event with QRB purchase of Queen of Air and Darkness.  
 
Meet the Grinch!  
Saturday, December 8
10:30 am and 2:00 pm
All ages

Move over Santa, the Grinch is coming to Quail Ridge! Bring the family and your phone/camera for a fun new holiday tradition: a photo with the Grinch. 

This event does not have reserved tickets-- you will be handed a ticket when you walk into QRB. Feel free to browse in the store while you wait for your turn!
 
 
Kids/Teen Events!
 
Storytimes
Toddler time (ages 0-4) - Mondays 10:30 am
Under the Tree (ages 4+) - Saturdays 10:30am     
NO STORYTIMES DECEMBER 24 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 
 
   
Nov 24, all day       Small Business Saturday 
Nov 25, 2:00 pm     Mishpacha Family Chanukah Concert 
Nov 27, 7:00 pm     Johnny Ray Moore Anthill for Sale 
Dec 1, 10:30             Stage Dance Storytime  
Dec 1, 10:30             German Story Time
Dec 4, 5:00 pm        Raleigh Boychoir Carols of Christmas  
Dec 4, 7:00 pm        Susie Wilde 2018 Wilde Awards
Dec 6, 7:00 pm        Cassandra Clare Queen of Air and Darkness with Carrie Ryan  Offsite ticketed event!   
          Dec 8, 10:30 am       Meet the Grinch! 
Dec 8, 2:00 pm         Meet the Grinch! 
Jan 14, 5:45 pm        Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright Lola Dutch When I Grow Up 
          Jan 18, 7:00 pm        Garner Magnet HS Students The Roots of Our People 

Can't attend an event? For most events, 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!)

Check out this sampling of new and notable books!
Click on the books to learn more.
Board Books and Picture Books





Chapter Books and Middle Grade
 
 
Teen Reads



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