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Linden Tree News 
September 25, 2014
 

Special Author Event For Readers Age 9-12: Jaleigh Johnson ("Mark of the Dragonfly): Tuesday, September 30 at 7PM  

 

For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, and The School of Good and Evil, this is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous.

More about the book: Piper has never seen the mark of the dragonfly until she finds a girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the meteor fields.

Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.

For ages 9-12 from Delacorte Press.

About the author: Jaleigh Johnson is a fantasy author born and raised in the Midwest. She has written several novels for the Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms fiction line. In her spare time, she enjoys gaming, gardening, and going to movies with her husband.

First Friday Small Press Multi-Author Event: Rick Crawford, Sydney Avey & Marie Sontag: Friday, October 3 6PM-8PM 

 

We are thrilled to present MULTIPLE authors for the First Friday festivities this month. Please join authors Sydney Avey, Rick Crawford, and Marie Sontag as they present their books. They will all have books available for purchase and signing.

We invite you learn more about each author on their websites!

Rick Crawford, Stink Bomb

Sydney Avey,The Lyre and the Lambs

Marie Sontag, The Bronze Dagger

Join us in supporting local self-published and small press authors by giving them a place to address their public. This is Linden Tree's way of giving back to the writing community. Please contact Co-Manager Drew Durham if you are interested in future opportunities.

Diwali Story Time: Saturday, October 4 at 11AM with Authors Shuchi Mehta and Shweta Chopra  

 

Please join us in welcoming a special Story Time with the authors of The Diwali Gift. It's the story of the three Curious Monkeys-- Suno, Dekho and Jaano-- when they discover a mysterious package, which arrives just before the auspicious festival Diwali.

This is the first book in the series of the 3 Curious Monkeys. What wonders are contained in the mysterious package? Could it be sparklers, or is it bangles, diyas, blingy clothes or a delicious box of sweets? We won't tell you... you need to grab a copy of the book to find out what Suno, Dekho and Jaano, discover.

Please join us for FREE Picture Book Story Time every Saturday at 11 AM. Booksellers or authors will share classics and NEW favorites around a particular theme. Story Time will be most appreciated by children ages 2-6.

Meet Ladybug Girl, Enjoy Crafts & Story Time on Monday, October 6 at 4PM!   

 

Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy fans ages 2-6: Come dressed in costume for a Ladybug Girl and the Dress-Up Dilemma Story Time! Take photos with Ladybug Girl, make masks and enjoy ladybug and bumblebee cupcakes. RSVP in-store or by calling 650-949-3390.

About the book: Ladybug Girl gets dressed up for Halloween in the newest hardcover addition to the New York Times bestselling series. It is Halloween and Lulu must decide on a costume. Should she be Ladybug Girl or something new? Come enjoy a festive afternoon while celebrating this wonderful series from Dial by David Soman and Jacky Davis.

October Events Galore: Visit the Website For Details!

If you haven't already picked up a copy of the October store events, be sure to mark several dates on your own calendar!

For the younger set:
- Ladybug Girl Dress-up Event and Craft October 6
- Story Time Saturdays at 11 with special author Story Times for Diwali on October 4 and Halloween with a Christmas twist on October 25
- Downtown Trick-or-Treating on October 31.

For K and up:
- Author Rick Crawford on First Friday, October 3
- Kiki Thorpe with the latest Never Girls book October 21
- Enid Davis Family Storytelling Workshops October 5 and 12

For middle grades:
- Author Marie Sontag with The Bronze Dagger on Friday, October 3

For young adult readers, teens, and adults:
- Author Sydney Avey with The Lyre and the Lambs on First Friday, October 3
- "Fierce Reads" author panel moderated by Lindsay Tam Holland with Marissa Meyer (Cinder series), Nikki Kelly (Lailah), Gennifer Albin (Crewel World series), Jessica Brody (Unremembered series) on October 13
- Kendare Blake with Mortal Gods on October 25
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FINAL Farmers' Market for 2014
State Street
Thursday, Sept. 25
4:00-8:00 p.m.




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Author Event 
Jaleigh Johnson
Mark of the Dragonfly 
Linden Tree 
Tue., September 30
7:00 p.m.



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First Friday
Small Press Multi-Author Event
Linden Tree
Friday, October 3
6:00 p.m.



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Diwali Story Time with "3 Monkeys" Authors  
Linden Tree
Saturday, October 4
11:00 a.m.




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Family Storytelling Workshop with
Enid Davis
Linden Tree
Sunday, October 5
4:00 p.m.




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Ladybug Girl & The Dress-Up Dilemma Pictures, Story Time & Craft
Linden Tree
Monday, October 6
4:00 p.m.




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