Catherynne M. Valente

Catherynne M. Valente on tour for The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There.

It's a special treat for us to be able to offer an event with acclaimed fantasy author Catherynne M. Valente, touring to promote the release of The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There. Readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, will find Valente's Fairyland series a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful. Fantasy-lovers will revel in the lush setting, characters, and language of September’s journey; while fans of the first book, The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In a Ship of Her Own Making, will welcome back good friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. But in Fairyland Below, even the best of friends aren’t always what they seem. . . . Don't miss this utterly charming event! (tapestry100)… (more)

Maine resident Catherynne Valente made a splash when her 2011 fantasy novel, The Girl who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, became the first self-published work to win a major publishing award, the Andre Norton Award for YA literature. Neil Gaiman called it "a glorious balancing act between modernism and the Victorian fairy tale, done with heart and wisdom."

Now, the adventure continues. Join us at 7 p.m. as Valente shares from her new book, The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There. Don't forget to bring your imagination!

Location: Street: 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave City: Chicago, Province: Illinois Postal Code: 60625 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

About the Author:

Catherynne M. Valente, acclaimed author of many books for adults, made her children’s book debut with THE GIRL WHO CIRCUMNAVIGATED FAIRYLAND IN A SHIP OF HER OWN MAKING. She lives on an island off the coast of Maine with her husband.

Book:

In The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, September has longed to return to Fairyland after her first adventure there. And when she finally does, she learns that its inhabitants have been losing their shadows—and their magic—to the world of Fairyland Below. This underworld has a new ruler: Halloween, the Hollow Queen, who is September’s shadow. And Halloween does not want to give Fairyland’s shadows back.

Fans of Valente’s bestselling, first Fairyland book will revel in the lush setting, characters, and language of September’s journey, all brought to life by fine artist Ana Juan. Readers will also welcome back good friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. But in Fairyland Below, even the best of friends aren’t always what they seem. . . .

What: Catherynne M. Valente will discuss and sign her new novel for young adults, The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There.

When: Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet Catherynne M. Valente for book personalization, please purchase The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There from Blue Willow Bookshop.

A limited number of autographed copies of The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of this book, please call us before the event at (281) 497-8675.

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

3PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Cat Valente: The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland Hugo Award winner Catherynne M. Valente presents The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, the sequel to The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making.

September longs to return to Fairyland after her first adventure there. But when she finally does, she learns that its inhabitants have been losing their shadows—and their magic—to the world of Fairyland Below. This underworld has a new ruler: Halloween, who is September's shadow, and does not want to give Fairyland's shadows back.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Catherynne M. Valente is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen works of fiction and poetry, including Palimpsest, the Orphan's Tales series, Deathless, and the crowdfunded phenomenon The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Own Making. She is the winner of the Andre Norton, Tiptree, Mythopoeic, Rhysling, Lambda, Locus and Hugo awards. She has been a finalist for the Nebula and World Fantasy Awards. She lives on an island off the coast of Maine with her partner, two dogs, and enormous cat. More »

Location: Street: 6428 S McClintock Dr. City: Tempe, Province: Arizona Postal Code: 85283 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Catherynne Valente promotes The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There.

Catherynne Valente, acclaimed author of many books for adults, made her children’s book debut with The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. Valente will join us to read from and sign her new book in the Fairyland series The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There ($16.99 Feiwel & Friends). September has longed to return to Fairyland after her first adventure there. And when she finally does, she learns that its inhabitants have been losing their shadows—and their magic—to the world of Fairyland Below. This underworld has a new ruler: Halloween, the Hollow Queen, who is September’s shadow. And Halloween does not want to give Fairyland’s shadows back! (jpmoore)… (more)

Catherynne Valente promotes The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There is the long-awaited sequel to Catherynne Valente’s bestselling The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. September has longed to return to Fairyland after her first adventure there. And when she finally does, she learns that its inhabitants have been losing their shadows—and their magic—to the world of Fairyland Below. This underworld has a new ruler: Halloween, the Hollow Queen, who is September’s shadow. And Halloween does not want to give Fairyland’s shadows back. This is a FREE children's event, open to all! (jpmoore)… (more)

Catherynne Valente

Åcon is a small, literary, cross-cultural relaxed science fiction convention in Mariehamn, Åland. It will take place for the fifth time May 17–20, 2012. Åcon aims to mix a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time for good conversations with an interesting programme. All programming as well as much of the socializing will be in English, since the con will have members from several different countries. (anglemark)… (more)

Gary A. Braunbeck reads from Coffin County.; lucy a. snyder signs Installing Linux on a Dead Badger.; catherynne Valente signs Apocrypha.; lee martin signs The Bright Forever.; christopher Barzak discusses One For Sorrow.; rosemary laurey signs Be Mine Forever.; zee edgell discusses Beka Lamb (Caribbean Writers Series).

A celebration of Ohio's authors. Free and open to the public. The book festival will run from 10am to 4:30pm. (Lucy-S)… (more)