Events

Please join us for a very special afternoon with the legendary LOIS LOWRY, as she discusses and signs THE BIRTHDAY BALL, her newest book for middle readers. Lowry turns the fairy tale on its head with her story of the very bored Princess Patricia Priscilla, forced to choose a husband at her 16th birthday ball. The book is filled with not only the bored princess, but disgusting suitors, lovable peasants and a clueless king and queen. Pen and ink drawings by JULES FEIFFER complete the perfect package.

Lowry is a two-time winner of the Newbery Award (Number the Stars and The Giver), and the author of over 30 books for children beginning with A Summer to Die. Beloved by educators and readers for her thoughtful approaches to difficult and important topics (death, racism, war), Lowry has also authored the charming and humorous Gooney Bird series as well as The Willoughbys. Reserve your books today and stay tuned for more details as the date approaches...