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QuailKids
#609 September 6, 2018
We've got an EPIC variety events in September: NY Times Bestselling graphic novels, a Tupelo Landing finale, a storytime you can come to in your pajamas, NY Times Bestselling teen fiction authors, and the 2018 Caldecott winner.
We hope to see you!
Plus check out all the great books that have been released recently. Our hearts have been pounding over several of these for months, and we are so glad to finally share them with you!
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(CLICK PICTURES for more event info)
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This week!
Offsite event with the Creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants!
Dav Pilkey
Saturday, September 8, 2:00 pm
Duke Energy Hall at the
Hunt Library
on NCSU's Centennial Campus
For 6+
Sold out, ticketed event!
The presentation and the greeting line are SOLD OUT.
If you are interested in purchasing a signed copy of Dog Man #5: Lord of the Fleas, you can order through the link below and pick up the signed copy in the store on or after Sunday, September 9th.
Doors open at 1pm for those who have tickets to the presentation. Please carefully read the complete details on our website (click the picture above), which includes parking maps!
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Launch party!
Celebrate Mo and Dale's final adventure!
Sheila Turnage, Newbery honor medalist and NC native
Monday, September 10, 7:00 pm
For 8+
The staff adores the whole Mo & Dale Mysteries series and Sheila Turnage. We are thrilled to welcome her back to celebrate the finale to the series that began with Newbery honor book,
Three Times Lucky.
Please join us!
This is a reserved-seating, signing-line ticket event.
Click the picture for complete details.
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Come in your jammies! Pre-bedtime Storytime!
Drew Daywalt and Scott Campbell
Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 pm
For all ages!
Get the kids ready for bed and then bring them in for a goodnight story. We're thrilled to have Drew Daywalt and Scott Campbell join us. Feel free to wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal/blanket.
This is a priority signing-line ticket event.
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New York Times Best-selling author!
Scott Westerfeld
in conversation with
Christopher Ruocchio
Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 pm
for 13+
Frey is Rafi's twin sister and her body double, but no one knows she exists. Frey's only purpose-- protect her sister by playing impostor whenever her powerful father insists the danger is too great for Rafi. In their world full of dangerous technology, power plays, and dictatorships, keeping a secret so big is nearly impossible, and any misstep could be Frey's last.
Join us in welcoming Scott Westerfeld as we celebrate the first book in a new teen dystopian series.
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New York Times Best-selling Author, NCSU grad, and NC Native!
Beth Revis in conversation with Kati Gardner
Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 pm
For 12+
Just how far is a young alchemist willing to go to find a cure to save her family from a deadly plague? We can't wait to find out!
Beth will be in conversation with local YA author Kati Gardner!
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Friday, September 28th, 3pm to 8pm
Saturday, September 29th, 10am to 5pm
For 34 years Quail Ridge Books has enjoyed a long and valued relationship with local schools and educators. We want to continue to support and invest in the strong growth and development of our students and local community through educators. With this in mind, we wish to express our appreciation to the teachers, administrators, media specialists and support staff who are on the front lines striving to improve student achievement, both academically and personally.
Please join us for our 3rd annual Educator Celebration.
The first 300 attendees will receive a
complimentary tote bag
that includes (among other goodies) a
free book
!
Each participating educator, faculty, and staff member will receive:
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A $10 Gift Card to QRB for personal or professional purchases during the event
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Refreshments
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The opportunity to enter a drawing for a carefully chosen selection of books valued at $500.00 for the winner's school library
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Information on how to bring an author to your school
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And more!
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Special Storytime with the 2018 Caldecott Winner!
Matthew Cordell
Saturday, September 29, 10:30 am
for 3+
Matthew Cordell will join us in a special Saturday storytime celebrating the release of KING ALICE.
Bored from being stuck at home on a cold day, Alice is nudged by her dad to create her own book. Inspired, Alice leads her pajama-clad family on a fun-filled, wildly imaginative adventure without leaving the house.
Prepare to be charmed by Alice in this heartwarming romp that reminds us of the power of kindness and bravery.
10:30 S
torytime for King Alice
11:00
Special Presentation of "Wolf in the Snow: The Making of and the Road to Caldecott"
11:30 Signing Line*
*Receive a signing line ticket with purchase of KING ALICE.
Everyone is invited to attend one or both parts of his program.
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Special Jewish-themed Storytime!
Monday, November 12, 10:30 am
for ages 2-5
Join
MORAH DASSY COTLAR
for an interactive Jewish - themed story time. This program is geared for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Get ready to join the adventure and fun as we read and learn about tzedakah - the joy of giving to others!
All are welcome!
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Kids/Teen Events!
Toddler time (ages 0-4)- Mondays 10:30 am
Under the Tree (ages 4+)
- Saturdays 10:30am
(returns 9/15)
Sep 29, 10:30 am Matthew Cordell King Alice signing line ticket event to meet the 2018 Caldecott winner!
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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Five Fast Facts
- Ursula grew up in Oregon and Arizona, went to college in Minnesota, and now lives in PIttsboro.
- She is the author and illustrator of the Dragonbreath series, Castle Hangnail, Nurk, Digger, and the Hamster Princess series.
- She has a large garden with bird feeders and can usually be seen staring out the window at birds when she should be working.
- She lives with her husband and an assortment of animals, including a very good border collie and a very bad beagle.
- She has strong feelings about potatoes. (We did not make that up. Please ask her about that and report back!)
Ursula's new Hamster Princess book releases on 9/25! It's a funny, feminist spin on the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. Preorder
(Hamster Princess #6) from us today!
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Storytimes!
Our Under the Tree Storytime returns
Saturday, September 15th at 10:30 am.
Plan to join us!
Don't forget: Mz. Linda's storytime for toddlers every Monday morning at 10:30 includes movement, music, and stories!
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Check out this sampling of new and notable books.
Stop in to see what else is new!
Click on the books to learn more.
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Board Books and Picture Books!
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Chapter Books and Middle Grade!
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Mon-Sat | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Phone:
919-828-1588
Address:
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
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