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Staff Picks, Fresh off the Presses
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Dear Friends,
Happy spring! May is a breathtaking time in Vermont, as our landscape transforms from shades of brown to fresh, lush green. For those who are perhaps most eagerly anticipating that transformation - the gardeners, farmers, and herbalists among us - we have a particularly special event this month: On May 28th, we'll celebrate the release of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer, by Melanie and Jeff Carpenter. But first, we'll kick May off with Independent Bookstore Day and continue the festivities during Children's Book Week. Read on for more on these exciting events and the latest news on Phoenix Books Rutland - and click any of the images in the sidebar to explore a selection of our favorite new books for all ages. Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Ali, Beth, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna, Eliza, Erik, Evelyn, Heather, Johanna, Kari, Kelly, Kristen, Michael, Phil, Rachel F., Rachel T., Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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THE NEWS FROM RUTLAND
Location, Location, Location
 Phoenix Books has signed a five-year lease on a portion of the former Lake Sunapee Bank building, in Rutland, Vermont!
"I could not be more excited about our future in Rutland," co-owner Michael DeSanto said. "I think we found the perfect space, directly across from the Wonderfeet Children's Museum, in the heart of downtown. The store will be a warm, welcoming community space where people can relax, slow down and connect with books and each other. It will be much more than a bookstore."
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THIS MONTH AT PHOENIX BOOKS
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INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY
Saturday, May 2nd in Essex and Burlington
Join us for giveaways and general merriment as we celebrate with Independent Bookstores nationwide! Free and open to all.
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CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK
May 4th through 10th
Children's Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Join us for these events in honor of Children's Book Week:
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INSPIRE CURIOSITY WITH CURIOUS GEORGE
Thursday, May 7th at 6pm in Essex
 Who isn't smitten with Curious George? The inquisitive little fellow who always seems to get into one scrape after another has captured the hearts of generations. All ages are invited to celebrate curiosity and enjoy fun activities when Curious George himself visits Phoenix Books Essex. Free and open to all ages.
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HARRY BLISS:
GRANDMA IN BLUE WITH RED HAT
Saturday, May 9th at 11am in Burlington
 Join us for a special Saturday Story Time with Harry Bliss! Harry is a cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist. He has illustrated numerous bestselling picture books for children.  Grandma in Blue with Red Hat is the story of a young boy who learns about what makes art special - sometimes it's beautiful, sometimes it's funny, sometimes it tells a story - and realizes that these same characteristics are what make his grandmother special, too. Free and open to all ages.
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MELANIE & JEFF CARPENTER: THE ORGANIC MEDICINAL HERB FARMER *BOOK LAUNCH*
Thursday, May 28th at 7pm in Burlington
 Calling all plant lovers! Launch into summer at this book release celebration for The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer with Melanie and Jeff Carpenter, as well as special guest Rosemary Gladstar! We'll have favor bags for the first 100 attendees in the door, prizes from Zack Woods Herb Farm and our other cosponsors, an Urban Moonshine bitters tasting, and light fare provided by City Market.
Jeff and Melanie Carpenter own and operate Zack Woods Herb Farm in Hyde Park, Vermont. Both a business guide and a farming manual, their book The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer will teach readers how to successfully grow and market organic medicinal herbs. Whether you're trying to farm medicinal plants, culinary herbs, or at-risk native herbs exclusively or simply add herbal crops to what you're already growing, successful small-scale herb farmers Jeff and Melanie Carpenter will guide you through the entire process - from cultivation to creating value-added products.
Seating is limited, so be sure to pick up a ticket! Tickets are on sale now at both Phoenix Books locations. Your $3 ticket includes a coupon for $5 off The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer!Thank you to our cosponsors!
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SATURDAY STORY TIME
Saturdays at 11am
Phoenix Books Burlington
 Enjoy timeless tales and new adventures with your little ones. Wondering what we'll read? Each week, we'll choose a new picture book, a classic, or a staff favorite. We might even take audience requests! Call 448-3350 to double check if Saturday Story Time will be held on a particular date. Free and open to all ages.
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