Katherine Paterson

The Galaxy Bookshop is very excited to host a Children's Author book signing and fundraiser for the Jeudevine Library on Saturday, December 15th, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We will be joined by Vermont authors who write for a range of age groups: David Martin, picture book author David Martin began his career as a children's author after he had children of his own and started making up stories for them. In addition to writing, his talents include singing, playing the guitar and kazoo, and juggling. He is the author of fourteen picture books, including Let's Have a Tree Party; All for Pie, Pie for All; and Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree. He lives in Lyndonville, Vermont. More about the author at Candlewick Press. Jo Knowles, young adult author Jo Knowles grew up in New Hampshire with lots of animals and lots of books. She always loved writing stories about her family and their pets. A children's literature course in college inspired her to go on to grad school, where she wrote her first young adult (YA) novel for her thesis. Since then, she's published three YA novels, the most recent being See You at Harry's. Jo's website Jenny Land, middle grade author Jenny Land was born in Vermont. After her education at Dartmouth College and the Universities of Oxford and St. Andrews, she returned to Vermont to teach English and creative writing at St. Johnsbury Academy, and to work on farms during the summer. She lives in Peacham, Vermont with her husband and twin daughters. The Spare Room is her first novel. Jenny's website Linda Urban, middle grade author As a child, Linda Urban discovered that the thing she liked best was writing. She kept on writing through high school, but after hitting a few stumbling blocks, decided to pursue a degree in advertising and marketing. It wasn't until years later that she returned to her first love, writing, and began to send her stories out in the world. She has now published one picture book and two middle grade novels, with a third coming out in spring of 2013. Her most recent book is Hound Dog True. Linda's website Katherine & John Paterson, middle grade authors Spouses and collaborators Katherine and John Paterson live in Barre, Vermont, and have published three books together, including Blueberries for the Queen and The Flint Heart. Katherine Paterson is a beloved children's book author who came to writing after working as a teacher in Virginia and a missionary in Japan. Books such as Bridge to Terabithia and Lyddie have earned her many awards and honors. Recent honors include the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the post of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in 2010. Katherine's website Come meet the authors who write the books you love to read and share! They will be happy to chat, answer questions, and autograph books. Half of the event's sales will be donated to the Jeudevine Library!

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Kid's Book Club for November will be discussing Jacob I Have Loved by Katherine Peterson A related snack and craft or activity will be included. Kids' Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month, during the school year. It is open only to those students in the fourth through seventh grades. Space is limited, so contact Nicola's Books or katie.capaldi@gmail.com to register Future Kid's Club themes and choices are below December 20th: Riddle Me This When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead 9780375850868 & The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues, by Ellen Raskin 9780142416990 (two hour program - 6pm to 8pm) January 17th: Hey Kids! This One's for You Down the Mysterly River, by Bill Willingham 9780765366344 (release date: 9/25/12) February 21st: Step Into Someone Else's Shoes Skellig, by David Almond 9780440416029 March 21st: The Magic of Science The Apothecary, by Maile Meloy 9780142422069 (release date: 2/12/13) April 18th: The Michigan Connection Okay for Now, by Gary D. Schmidt 9780544022805 (release date: 2/5/13) May 16th: Does Something Seem Familiar Here? The Search for WondLa, by Tony Diterlizzi 9781416983118

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Kids' Book Club theme for September will The New Kid and we will be discussing Stargirlby Jerry Spinelli. A related snack and craft or activity will be included. Kids' Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month, during the school year. It is open only to those students in the fourth through seventh grades. Space is limited, so contact Nicola's Books or katie.capaldi@gmail.com to register Future Kid's Club themes and choices are below November 15th: Celebrating the Solitary Life Jacob have I loved, by Katherine Paterson 9780064403689 December 20th: Riddle Me This When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead 9780375850868 & The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues, by Ellen Raskin 9780142416990 (two hour program - 6pm to 8pm) January 17th: Hey Kids! This One's for You Down the Mysterly River, by Bill Willingham 9780765366344 (release date: 9/25/12) February 21st: Step Into Someone Else's Shoes Skellig, by David Almond 9780440416029 March 21st: The Magic of Science The Apothecary, by Maile Meloy 9780142422069 (release date: 2/12/13) April 18th: The Michigan Connection Okay for Now, by Gary D. Schmidt 9780544022805 (release date: 2/5/13) May 16th: Does Something Seem Familiar Here? The Search for WondLa, by Tony Diterlizzi 9781416983118

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Kids' Book Club theme for September will The New Kid and we will be discussing Stargirlby Jerry Spinelli. A related snack and craft or activity will be included. Kids' Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month, during the school year. It is open only to those students in the fourth through seventh grades. Space is limited, so contact Nicola's Books or katie.capaldi@gmail.com to register Future Kid's Club themes and choices are below October 18th: It's All Dad's Fault . . . A Whole Nother Story, by Dr. Cuthbert Soup 9781599905181 November 15th: Celebrating the Solitary Life Jacob have I loved, by Katherine Paterson 9780064403689 December 20th: Riddle Me This When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead 9780375850868 & The Tattooed Potato and Other Clues, by Ellen Raskin 9780142416990 (two hour program - 6pm to 8pm) January 17th: Hey Kids! This One's for You Down the Mysterly River, by Bill Willingham 9780765366344 (release date: 9/25/12) February 21st: Step Into Someone Else's Shoes Skellig, by David Almond 9780440416029 March 21st: The Magic of Science The Apothecary, by Maile Meloy 9780142422069 (release date: 2/12/13) April 18th: The Michigan Connection Okay for Now, by Gary D. Schmidt 9780544022805 (release date: 2/5/13) May 16th: Does Something Seem Familiar Here? The Search for WondLa, by Tony Diterlizzi 9781416983118

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Author/illustrator, John Rocco has never ceased to amaze us with his books. Blackout, about a family & community reconnecting with each other after disconnecting from their devices because of a power outage, was a huge favorite of ours last year. Wolf, Wolf is a fantastic retelling of the Boy Who Cried Wolf. He's illustrated Katherine Paterson's novel, The Flint Heart, AND he's coming to Hicklebee's!

Thursday, June 28 @ 3:00

After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, John worked with Whoopi Goldberg ceating the picture book, Alice. He worked as an art director with the computer graphics pioneer Robert Abel, the man responsible for some of the very first CGI commercials and special effects. At Walt Disney Imagineering, he helped design many attractions at Disney’s Epcot. While at Dreamworks, he was the pre-production art director for Shrek.

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