K. A. Applegate

Our New & Notable Book Club is reading The One and Only Ivan for the June meeting held on the first Sunday of the month: Sun., 6/2/13, 6:15pm.

What We Read: The Young Readers’ Book Club reads both paperback and hardcover middle grade fiction books. Book club members decide what books to read by voting either in person or via email. Our book club members range in age from seven to twelve.

How to Join: Email Rachel Watkins (avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com) or call the shop (706-352-2060) to join our book clubs. We may have to limit participation so it's important that you tell us if you would like to join.

Why Buy the Book From Avid: While we don't charge a Book Club membership fee, the only way we can offer you this free service is if you buy the book club books from Avid. If this is a month that you borrowed the book from the library or a friend, we ask that you remember us as you purchase gifts.

Location: Street: 493 Prince Avenue Additional: City: Athens, Province: Georgia Postal Code: 30601 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Youth Event: Katherine Applegate

Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.

The One and Only Ivan

Come and celebrate Katherine Applegate's Newbery Award win with her wonderful book, The One and Only Ivan.

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.

Location: Street: 1010 El Camino Real City: Menlo Park, Province: California Postal Code: 94025-4349 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

NOT FOR KIDS ONLY BOOK GROUP

Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome. SUNDAY, MARCH 10 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson’s Two Doors East | 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville

Location: Street: Anderson's Bookshop Naperville Additional: 123 W Jefferson Ave City: Naperville, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60540 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Join Village Books, the Bellingham Public Library, the Whatcom County Public Library System & WWU as we welcome young adult authors Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate for an evening of chatting and questions about their books and writing. Grant & Applegate will be featured guests at the 10th annual Children's Literature Conference at WWU on Sat., Feb. 23rd, and are making this special appearance at Village Books to meet with their fans.

About the Authors:

Katherine Applegate was inspired to write her just announced Newbery award-winning book, The One and Only Ivan, after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as "Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla." The real Ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twenty-seven years at a shopping mall in Washington before being moved to Zoo Atlanta, where he became a beloved celebrity. Ivan passed away in August 2012. Applegate has written more than 150 books for children and young adults including Home of the Brave (Golden Kite Award, SLJ Best Book of the Year), The Buffalo Storm, early chapter series Roscoe Riles Rules and fantasy series Remnants. Applegate is most widely known for her long-running series Animorphs, written in collaboration with her husband Michael Grant. Most recently, the pair has authored a teen novel, Eve & Adam.

Michael Grant is the New York Times bestselling author of the Gone Series for young adults (Best Children's Novel for Hunger, SCBWI 2009) and the Magnificent 12 series for middle-grade readers. His thrilling, shilling book, BZRK, is a starred review, page-turner written for teens. Together with wife Katherine Applegate, Grant has authored more than 150 books including the Animorphs and Everworld series. Most recently, the duo collaborated on a teen novel, Eve & Adam. His favorite cheese is Roquefort – the real stuff, from France.

Location: Street: 1200 11th St City: Bellingham, Province: Washington Postal Code: 98225-7015 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Katherine Applegate @ Hicklebee's!

Thursday, May 24 @ 3:00 (presentation at 3:30)

Katherine Applegate was inspired to write The One And Only Ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla. The real Ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twenty-seven years at a shopping mall before being moved to Zoo Atlanta after a public outcry. He is now a beloved celebrity at the zoo, which houses the nation’s largest collection of western lowland gorillas. Ivan is well known for his paintings, which he “signs” with a thumb-print.

"Beautifully written, intelligent, and brave. This is a life-changing story." ~ Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medalist for Sarah, Plain & Tall

Katherine Applegate’s many books include the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter book series, the picture book The Buffalo Storm, and the award-winning novel Home of the Brave. With her husband, Michael Grant, she wrote the hugely popular series Animorphs, which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.

Location: Street: 1378 Lincoln Ave City: San Jose, Province: California Postal Code: 95125-3010 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Everything Goes On land is a favorite among any fan of cars, trucks or any form of transportation. We've known Philadelphia author and illustrator, Brian Biggs for a some time and we're pleased to finally introduce him to you!

Brian is a multi-talented artist working as an art director and graphic designer, animator for interactivity and multimedia projects, teacher, writer, and illustrator. He has written and drawn comics and graphic novels, designed publications, and illustrated for many many magazines and newspapers. He illustrates children's books; for magazines, newspapers, and advertising; posters, toys and puzzles. He also works with animation, music, and various other media.

He also has illustrated the picture book series BROWNIE & PEARL, written by Cynthia Rylant and the store favorite chapter book series, ROSCOE RILEY RULES, written by Katherine Applegate.

You will receive your free event voucher when you purchase Everything Goes On land.

Location: Street: 674 Main Street Additional: Salford Square City: Harleysville, Province: Pennsylvania Postal Code: 19438-1665 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Beloved, bestselling author of books like Home of the Brave (awarded the 2008 Golden Kite Award for Best Fiction, the Bank Street 2008 Josette Frank Award for children's fiction, and a Judy Lopez Memorial Award honor book) and the Roscoe Riley Rules and (co-written with her husband Michael Grant) the Animorphs series, Applegate presents an unforgettable and uplifting tween animal fantasy that explores the power of friendship, art, and hope with humor and touching poignancy.

Here is the book's own website! Katherine was inspired to write The One And Only Ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla. The real Ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twenty-seven years at a shopping mall before being moved to Zoo Atlanta after a public outcry. He is now a beloved celebrity at the zoo, which houses the nation’s largest collection of western lowland gorillas. Ivan is well known for his paintings, which he “signs” with a thumb-print.

Location: Street: Secret Garden Additional: 2214 NW Market St City: Seattle, Province: Washington Postal Code: 98107-4024 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)