BLUE BUNNY SPECIAL EVENTS!
Summer Event Schedule
Animal
Rescue League
The
Dedham branch of the ARL is back to visit with surprise
animal guests and lessons on pet care. FREE. All are welcome.
Thursdays July 10th, July 31st, and August 21st, 11 a.m.
Special
Booksigning Events
Monday,
July 7th
When my Dad Comes Home,
by Lupina Vela. The author visits to read and talk about
her poignant picture book about a boy waiting for his Dad
to come home from military service. Both English and Spanish
editions available. A special book for all military families
or any child waiting for an absent parent. 7 p.m.
Thursday,
July 10th
If
the World were a Village, by David J. Smith.
The author visits with a DVD presentation about his picture
book lesson on world demographics for elementary-aged kids.
If the world were a village of 100 people, what would it
look like? A fascinating lesson for kids and grown-ups on
the characteristics of the world’s population. 7 p.m.
Wednesday,
August 6th
Catie
Copley, by Deborah Kovacs. Meet the famous
black lab Catie, canine ambassador at Boston’s famed
hotel, the Copley Plaza. Originally trained as a guide dog
and now part of the hotel’s guest services team, Catie
herself will be on hand to paw-tograph her book with Copley
concierge Jim Carey, while author Kovacs reads the picture
book that tells her story. Don’t miss this very special
event. Reading at 3 p.m.
Wednesday,
August 13th
Judy
Moody Goes to College, by Megan MacDonald
and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. The newest book in
the best-selling series is finally here. Add it to your
summer reading list! Peter will be on hand for a summer
booksigning party at the Blue Bunny from 3-5 p.m.
Meet
the Authors for Book Discussion Groups
For
Teens and Adults
Read
Freak by Marcella Pixley.
Buy the book first and read Pixley’s novel about a
middle-school aged girl who doesn’t fit in. Themes
of family conflict, bullying, acceptance of differences,
and resolution are covered in this provocative new novel.
Author Marcella Pixley will be visiting The Blue Bunny on
Tuesday July 29th at 7 pm. to discuss. Pixley’s presentation
will be great for teens, parents, and educators. FREE and
open to the public.
For
Kids ages 9-12
Read
The Puzzle in the Portrait and The
Mystery on Observatory Hill, two of the Hidden
Treasure Mysteries by Eleanor Rosellini.
We will meet as a group to begin the conversation on Tues.
July 15th from 3 - 4 p.m., and welcome author Eleanor Rosellini
on Tues. August 5th at 3 p.m. for a presentation on her
writing and her books. FREE but please pre-register.
SPECIAL
BOOK RELEASE NEWS!
Sat.
August 2nd:
Join us for the release of Breaking Dawn, the latest
in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series.
Pre-order by July 15th to guarantee a copy. Everyone who
pre-orders gets entered into a drawing to win a great prize.
Come down to the Blue Bunny at 10 a.m. to get your book
and see who wins!
Sat.
Sept 20th:
Brisingr, the third book in the Eragon
trilogy by Christopher Paolini. Stay tuned for news about
a midnight release party on Friday Sept. 19th. Preorder
now.