Catherynne M. Valente

Notable poet, novelist and literary critic Catherynne Valente joins the Clarion Writers Workshop and presents her Indistinguishable from Magic, which contains more than 60 essays brought together in print for the first time. It features her most popular novel, The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making and in it Catherynne shares her observations and insights about fairy tales and myths, pop culture, gender and race issues, an amateur’s life on planet Earth and much more. Valente coined the term “mythpunk” as a joke for describing her own and other works of challenging folklore-based fantasy. There will be plenty of interesting conversation sparked by this unusual and quirky author.

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Location: Street: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Additional: Ste 302 City: San Diego, Province: California Postal Code: 92111-1040 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two by Catherynne Valente Thursday, October 17th, 7:00pm at Longfellow Books

Here is another rich, beautifully told, wisely humorous, and passionately layered book from New York Times–bestselling (and Maine resident!) author Catherynne M. Valente.

September misses Fairyland and her friends Ell, the Wyverary, and the boy Saturday. She longs to leave the routines of home and embark on a new adventure. Little does she know that this time, she will be spirited away to the moon, reunited with her friends, and find herself faced with saving Fairyland from a moon-Yeti with great and mysterious powers. "Like September, readers may leave their hearts in Fairyland." -Kirkus Reviews

"As usual, Valente enlightens readers with pearly gleams of wisdom about honesty, identity, free will, and growing up. September often worries who she should be and what path she should follow, but the lovely truth, tenderly told, is that it’s all up to her. Thanks to a dramatic cliffhanger ending, there is sure to be more empowerment and whimsy to come." -Booklist Join us to celebrate the latest in Cat Valente's bestselling young adult fantasy series, ask all your burning Fairyland questions and, of course, get your books signed! As always, Longfellow Books events are free and open to the public.

Location: Street: One Monument Way City: Portland, Province: Maine Postal Code: 04101-4078 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

The Octavia Books Science Fiction Books Club will discuss The melancholy of mechagirl, science fiction and fantasy stories about Japan by the multiple-award winning author and New York Times best seller Catherynne M. Valente

The Science Fiction Book Club meets on the 2nd Saturday each month and welcomes all interested readers. We welcome you to join us!

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

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)