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Octavia Books is proudly hosting the Newcomb Children's Center Bookfair on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 10-6. On hand we'll have teacher wishlists that friends and family can purchase for individual classrooms. Also, when friends and family make purchases with special vouchers (found at Newcomb), we'll donate a percentage of the total sales to the school! (You can use the vouchers from Saturday, November 15 to Friday, November 21.)

We will have freshly signed editions of the great children's book author William Joyce's newest book, A BEAN, A STALK, A BOY NAMED JACK. Octavia Books bookseller Veronica will read this book for a short storytime at 11:30. Free and open to the public.

Location: Street: 513 Octavia St City: New Orleans, Province: Louisiana Postal Code: 70115-2055 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

TUES, JULY 8 10:30AM

In BookKids, we have a high regard for all things little – be they the tiny humans that come in for storytime or the tiny treasures that make their ways into our pockets. That's why today’s storytime is all about little things. We’ll be reading George shrinks along with other tales so irresistibly small that you’ll want them for your very own. This morning at 10:30AM.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Join us in celebrating First Friday in the Multnomah Village!

We'll be serving wine, and we'll be giving away great prizes for our adult and children's drawings. Drop by Annie Bloom's anytime after 6:00 on Friday night and register to win!

This month, our adult prize is: The storied life of A.J. Fikry

Gabrielle Zevin

For the kids giveaway, you could win: The Numberlys by William Joyce & Christina Ellis Facebook Google Reddit Twitter

Location: Street: 7834 SW Capitol Hwy City: Portland, Province: Oregon Postal Code: 97219-2466 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Please join us for a very special evening with William Joyce featuring his new picture book, The Mischievians.

Where’s my homework? Who took my other sock? What’s that in my belly button? The creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling and Academy Award–winning The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore have found the answers to these and other life mysteries…and no, it’s not your fault!

Strange smells. Disappearing remotes. That itch you just can’t reach. It’s not your fault! It’s The Mischievians, an ancient race of global mischief-makers who do all the things that embarrass you. All the things that bug you. All the things that YOU get blamed for!

There is no cause for alarm (sorta). Come meet the Homework Eater, the fiend who steals your homework! See the Endroller, the villain who uses up ALL the toilet paper! Discover the Yawn Mower, the creature who makes you yawn at the worst possible time! And many, many more. Read on, and be free.

William Joyce does a lot of stuff—films, apps, Olympic curling—but children’s books are his true bailiwick (The Man in the Moon; Nicholas St. North and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also an Academy Award–winning short film, to name a few). He lives with his family in Shreveport.

Location: Street: 513 Octavia St City: New Orleans, Province: Louisiana Postal Code: 70115-2055 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Tuesday,October 22 at 7PM

BookPeople Presents

Bestselling Author & Academy Award Winner

William Joyce

speaking & signing

The Mischievians

Where’s my homework? Who took my other sock? What’s that in my belly button? The creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling and Academy Award–winning The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore have found the answers to these and other life mysteries…and no, it’s not your fault!

Strange smells. Disappearing remotes. That itch you just can’t reach. It’s not your fault! It’s The Mischievians, an ancient race of global mischief-makers who do all the things that embarrass you. All the things that bug you. All the things that YOU get blamed for! Read on, and be free.

William Joyce lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, with his lovely wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Mary Katherine and Jack. They also have a dachshund named Rose and something else named Rex. Mr. Joyce has produced two animated television shows based on his books: Rolie Polie Olie and George Shrinks. He also produced and designed the animated feature film Robots. Every once in a while he does a cover for The New Yorker. His alarmingly optimistic picture books include Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo, Santa Calls, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs, and Bently & Egg. He is currently futzing around on several books and stories that embrace the alleged healing power of heroically scaled silliness.

In order to have anything signed at a BookPeople event, a copy of the event book must be purchased from BookPeople. If you purchase your book from BookPeople in advance of the event, please save your receipt and present it at the event. Thank you for supporting William Joyce and your local independent bookstore!

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

What can I tell you about William Joyce? He’s a visionary artist, whether we’re talking about films, books or apps. He’s created some of my very favorite picture books of all time. He’s from Louisiana, which means he’s almost a neighbor. And he’s coming to Houston, something I’ve been requesting for years. Don’t miss his visit! – Cathy

About the Author:

William Joyce does a lot of stuff—films, apps, Olympic curling—but children’s books are his true bailiwick (THE MAN IN THE MOON; NICHOLAS ST. NORTH AND THE BATTLE OF THE NIGHTMARE KING, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also an Academy Award–winning short film, to name a few). He lives with his family in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Book:

Where s my homework? Who took my other sock? What s that in my belly button? The creators of the #1 "New York Times "bestselling and Academy Award winning "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" have found the answers to these and other life mysteries and no, it s not your fault! Strange smells. Disappearing remotes. That itch you just can t reach. It s not your fault! It s The Mischievians, an ancient race of global mischief-makers who do all the things that embarrass you. All the things that bug you. All the things that YOU get blamed for!

There is no cause for alarm (sorta). Come meet the Homework Eater, the fiend who steals your homework! See the Endroller, the villain who uses up ALL the toilet paper! Discover the Yawn Mower, the creature who makes you yawn at the worst possible time! And many, many more. Read on, and be free.

What: William Joyce will discuss and sign his new book for kids, The Mischievians. And get there early, because we’ll show the Academy Award winning film "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" at 4:45!

When: Monday, October 21, 5:00 p.m.

Where: West Houston Community Center Library, 725 Bateswood, Houston, TX 77079

Admission: In order to go through the signing line and meet William Joyce for book personalization, please purchase The Mischievians from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, you will receive a signing line ticket that indicates your place in line.

A limited number of autographed copies of William’s books will be available for purchase after the event. If you cannot attend the event, but would like a personalized copy of his 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)

In BookKids, we have a high regard for all things little -- be they the tiny humans that come in for storytime or the tiny treasures that make their ways into our pockets. That's why today's storytime is all about little things. We'll be reading the classic picture book, George shrinks, along with other tales so irresistibly small that you'll want them for your very own. This morning at 10:30am.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

The Man in the Moon (Guardians of Childhood Series #1) by William Joyce

Children's Event, NOOK Event, Storytime In the first book of this multibook series, find out how a round, jolly baby became the great white hope of the Milky Way and ringleader of the Guardians of Childhood. *Enter to Win the Big Book Version of this story during Storytime!* (added from Barnes & Noble)… (more)