Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 29. This annual national event is recognized with literary parties nationwide and hundreds of bookstore participants.
Flintridge Bookstore is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 29, with meet and greets, signings, and readings by nine authors and illustrators. Two artists are also showing their work. There are giveaways, a drawing for various genres of books, a store scavenger hunt, and more. Activities will take place inside and outside the store.
Independent Bookstore Day is a way for communities to show appreciation for the contributions made by these small businesses. It also provides an opportunity for bookstores to say thank you to their neighbors by scheduling special programs of interest to all ages.
Here is Flintridge Bookstore’s program for the day:
AUTHOR SIGNINGS AND READINGS
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tim Deroche, author, and Daniel Gonzalez, illustrator, “Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe” — This book has something for everyone, so good it will make you sneeze. Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. Their novel, “The Ballad of Huck & Miguel,” is also available. Poetry reading at 11:30 a.m.
Karla Klarin, L.A. Painter: “The City I Know/The City I See” (Monograph/Essays) is an autobiographical exploration of one of the best-known female artists in Los Angeles. Her abstract work and essays are focused on America’s most famous metropolis, tracing its changes over four decades.
Escott O. Norton, “Coloring Historic Theatres: Rialto and Tower” (Adult Coloring Books) is a series exploring the spectacularly detailed designs of movie palaces and theaters built throughout the United States from the late 1800s into the early 20th century. Previews of upcoming books are also available. Take a seat and color with the author.
Jennie Palmer, “The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza” (Picture Book, Ages 3-7) – Two witches whip up all kinds of yummy treats. They also have a crippling fear of children. One day by mistake, they bake their fear into a pizza. Havoc ensues until a group of hungry children take matters into their own hands. Storytime reading at noon.
Hillary Vari, “Let’s Make a Garden” (Picture Book, Ages 2-7) is a new kind of pop-up book! Join Mimi and Milo and their dog Scout on a fun-filled adventure to transform their barren yard into a garden full of life! Children turn die-cut pages that layer to build a garden. Storytime reading at 11 a.m.
1 p.m-3 p.m.
Michelle Thiebault, “Rock & Rhyme” (Picture Book, Ages 3-7) is a pop-up book filled with interactive fun while learning about some of the best artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Beatles, just to name a few. Storytime reading at 12:30 p.m.
Michelle DeBellis, “The Music We Make” (Fiction) is a story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams. Surviving an accident that takes his mother’s life, a 22-year-old songwriter is consumed by grief, guilt and the opiates he is prescribed for his injuries.
Faye Duncan, “Canyon of Shame: Book 2 Bungalow Heaven” (Mystery series) – Pasadena homicide detective Peter McGinnis’ murder investigation of a woman whose body was found in Eaton Canyon becomes a career salvaging operation and one in which he becomes more and more entwined as facts are uncovered. Book 1, “Murder on Wilson Street” is also available.
Jennifer Salmassian and Sally the Cat Publishing Titles (Children’s Books) – “Toma-Toes” is Salmassian’s latest book. Other available titles includes Chester and the “Hot Air Balloon” by Dannie and Dallas Raines (KABC meteorologist) and “Oh, Charlie!” titles by Mandy Williams. Storytime reading at 1 p.m.
ARTISTS
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Purses By Lucia: Tote bags, zipper purses and more by Lucia Vigil Francis
Happy Goods Unlimited: Jewelry and more from Zoe Smiles
For more specifics about the day’s schedule and more information, contact Gail Mishkin at gailm@flintridgebooks.com or call (818) 790-0717. Flintridge Bookstore is located at 858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge 91011, at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Beulah Drive. There is street parking as well as a parking lot behind the store.
First published in the April 20 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
