Penguin Young Readers On Tour

Come to The Very Hungry Reader Tour! This March, a national costume tour celebrating Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting a city near you. #VHCday

Wednesday, March 1

Reading Bug – 11 am

785 Laurel St.

San Carlos, CA 94070

Wednesday, March 1

Anderson’s – La Grange – 11 am

26 South La Grange Rd., La Grange, IL 60525

Anderson’s – Naperville – 4 pm

123 W Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540

Thursday, March 2

Rakestraw Books – 10 am

3 Railroad Ave.

Danville, CA 94526

Saturday, March 4

Green Bean Books – 2 pm                   

1600 NE Alberta St.

Portland, OR 97211

Saturday, March 4

Books & Co. – 4 pm

1039 Summit Ave.

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Tuesday, March 7

Tattered Cover – 10:30 am

2526 E Colfax Ave.

Denver, CO 80206

Tuesday, March 7

Joseph-Beth Booksellers – 10am

2692 Madison Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45208

Thursday, March 9

Bookbug – 10 am

3019 Oakland Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Saturday, March 11

Petunia’s Place – 11 am

6027 N Palm Ave.

Fresno, CA 93704

Sunday, March 12

Spellbound – 10 am

640 Merrimon Ave. #204

Asheville, NC 28804

Wednesday, March 15

Changing Hands – 3:30 pm

300 W Camelback Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85013

Wednesday, March 15

Flyleaf Books – 10 am

752 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Saturday, March 18

Vroman’s – 10 am

695 E Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91101

Saturday, March 18

Carle Museum – 12 pm

125 W Bay Rd.

ROALD DAHL’S SPLENDIFEROUS SHOWDOWN BUS TOUR!

The Roald Dahl Splendiferous Showdown bus tour is a fast-paced and interactive live trivia show inspired by the storytelling genius of Dahl. In this hilarious performance, brought to you by Penguin Young Readers and the acclaimed education and media group, Story Pirates, two of Roald Dahl’s biggest fans, the nerdy, naïve, and loveable Dunston Shufflebottom and his prickly boss, Lady Beatrice Ruffleton, host an interactive, live game show using fun facts, trivia, and challenges to celebrate Roald Dahl’s books.

The Roald Dahl Splendiferous Showdown will be visiting 26 schools and 3 arts centers in 24 cities between Sept 10-30. Details for events that are open to the public are below:

EVENT DATES

Saturday, September 10, 2 p.m. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Public Event 125 W Bay Road Amherst, MA 01002

Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center Public Event 40 South Carroll Street Frederick, MD 21701

The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator team, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, are going on tour to celebrate their Newbery Award winning picture book, Last Stop on Market Street. Find out if they’re coming to your town! 

About The Last Stop on Market Street

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Pena’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.

TOUR DATES

Sunday, May 15th, 2 PM — CHICAGO (Matt Only)

Chicago Public Library

Harold Washington Library Center

400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

Monday, May 16th, 7 PM — CHICAGO

La Grange Public Library, Public Event

10 W. Cossitt Ave.

La Grange, IL 60525

Tuesday, May 17th, 6:30 PM — ST. PAUL

St. Catherine University, Public Event

Jeanne d’Arc Auditorium, Whitby Hall 

2004 Randolph Ave

St. Paul, MN 55105

Wednesday, May 18th, 7 PM — SALT LAKE CITY

Granger High School, Public Event

3580 S 3600 W

West Valley, UT 84119

Thursday, May 19th, 4 PM — SANTA CRUZ

Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Friday, May 20th, 10 AM — SAN DIEGO

Lincoln Acres Elementary School, Public Event

2200 S Lanoitan Ave

Come to The Very Hungry Reader Tour! This March, a national costume and car tour celebrating Eric Carle and The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting a city near you. 

Plus, with every purchase of an Eric Carle book in the month of March, a book will be donated to a child in need through First Book (up to 50,000 books).

Tour Dates

Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 am Big Blue Marble 551 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Saturday, March 5 at 2 pm Barnes & Noble #2351 300 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, PA 19020

Sunday, March 6 at 2 pm Hooray for Books! 1555 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Monday, March 7 at 3:15pm Busboys & Poets  235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012

Tuesday, March 8 Browseabout Books 133 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Thursday, March 10 at 4:30 pm Powerhouse Arena 37 Main St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 With special appearance of the Eric Carle Live Show VHC puppets!

Friday, March 11 Watchung Booksellers 54 Fairfield St, Montclair, NJ 07043

Saturday, March 12 at 10 am Sparta Books 29 Theatre Center, Sparta, NJ 07871

Saturday, March 12 at 2 pm Barnes & Noble #2597 765 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652

Sunday, March 13 at 12 pm Books & Greetings 271 Livingston St, Northvale, NJ 07647

Monday, March 14 at 3:30 pm Voracious Reader 1997 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538

Thursday, March 17 at 11 am Barrington Books 184 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

Thursday, March 17 at 2 pm Barrington Books Retold 176 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920

Friday, March 18 at 10:30am Northshire Books 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saturday, March 19 at 2 pm Northshire Books 4869 Main St., Manchester Center, VT 05255

Lin Oliver is coming to your local bookstore to talk about her new chapter book series, The Fantastic Frame!

About The Fantastic Frame In this fast-paced adventure series, ten-year-old Tiger Brooks and Luna Lopez are sucked into famous paintings and must navigate the world of art while searching for their neighbor’s long-lost son. The book features black-and-white line art, but when the main characters get sucked into the painting, the art is in full color and in the style of the featured artist. Biographical information about the featured artist is available at the end of the book, adding an educational component to the series. Learn more about the first book, Danger! Tiger Crossing, and the second book, Splat! Another Messy Sunday.

Tour Dates

Tuesday April 26 at 7 PM Anderson’s Bookshop 123 W Jefferson Ave Naperville, IL 60540

Wednesday April 27 at 4 PM Vero Beach Book Center  392 21st Street Vero Beach, FL 32960

Friday April 29 at 6:30 PM Katy Budget Books  2450 Fry Rd Houston, TX 77084

Saturday April 30 at 2:30 PM Children’s Book World  10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064

The Witches of Benevento author John Bemelmans Marciano and illustrator Sophie Blackall are coming to a town near you!

About The Witches of Benevento Five children conspire to outwit the legendary witches of Benevento, supernatural beings who cause mischief in a small Italian town. Learn more about the first book, Mischief Season, and the second book, The All-Powerful Ring.

Tour Dates

Satuday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (Meet John!) University of Southern California University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90089

Friday, April 15th at 4:00 PM Odyssey Bookshop (Meet John!) 9 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075

Sunday, May 1st at 2 PM Anderson’s Bookshop (Meet John & Sophie!) 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540

Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 PM Little Shop of Stories (Meet John & Sophie!) 133 E Court Square # A Decatur, GA 30030

Friday, May 6th Northshire Books (Meet John & Sophie!) 424 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thursday, May 19th Takoma Park Library (Meet John & Sophie!) 101 Philadelphia Ave Takoma Park, MD 20912

Saturday, May 21st Gaithersburg Book Festival (Meet John!) Gaithersburg City Hall 31 South Summit Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Meet authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver as they tour for You Can’t Drink a Meatball Through a Straw, the seventh book in the Here’s Hank series!

Here’s Hank stars the same Hank as in the bestselling Hank Zipzer series, only this time he’s in 2nd grade! Hank is a kid who doesn’t try to be funny, but he somehow always makes the kids in his class laugh. Learn more about Hank Zipzer and Here’s Hank.

Connect with Henry Winkler on Twitter: @HWINKLER4REAL Connect with Lin Oliver on Twitter: @LINOLIVER Follow along on social media: #HeresHank #HankZipzer

Tour Dates

Sunday, March 13th at 1 pm Book Revue 313 New York Avenue Huntington, NY 11743

Tuesday, March 15 at 7 pm Newtown Theatre 120 N State Street Newtown, PA 18940

Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm DeKalb Public Library 215 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA 30030

Thursday, March 17 at 3 pm The Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma City 3535 N Western Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Thursday, March 17 at 7 pm Best of Books 1313 E Danforth Road Edmond, OK 73034

Friday, March 18 at 7 pm

Montclair Presbyterian Church (Book Sales by A Great Good Place for Books) 5701 Thornhill Drive Oakland, CA 94611

Penguin Teen is hitting the road and going on tour this spring! Here’s your chance to meet authors Alison Goodman (THE DARK DAYS CLUB), Sabaa Tahir (AN EMBER IN THE ASHES), Rachel Hawkins (LADY RENEGADES, third book in the REBEL BELLE series), April Tucholke (WINK POPPY MIDNIGHT), Alwyn Hamilton (REBEL OF THE SANDS), and Karen Bao (DOVE EXILED, sequel to DOVE ARISING)!

Follow along with the tour and share your own experiences and photos on social using #PenguinTeenOnTour!

Tuesday, March 22nd 7 PM–MIAMI, FL Books & Books  265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Wednesday, March 23rd 7 PM - CINCINNATI, OH Joseph-Beth Booksellers 2692 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45208

Thursday, March 24th 6:30 PM – NASHVILLE, TN Parnassus Books 3900 Hillsboro Pike Ste 14, Nashville, TN 37215

Friday, March 25th 7 PM – ST. LOUIS, MO Karen Bao at The Charles City-County Library - Spencer Road Branch 427 Spencer Road., St. Peters, MO 3376

Saturday, March 26th 6:30 PM – ST. PAUL, MN Karen Bao at Red Balloon Bookshop 91 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

Monday, March 28th 2 PM – TORONTO, ON Chapters Brampton Market Hall, 52 Quarry Edge Drive, Brampton, Ontario, Canada 

Tuesday, March 29th 7 PM–DALLAS, TX Half Price Books 5803 East Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75231 Wednesday, March 30th  7:30 PM - SAN DIEGO, CA Mysterious Galaxy 5943 Balboa Avenue #100, San Diego, CA 92111

Thursday, March 31st 7 PM – SAN JOSE, CA Hicklebee’s 1378 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

Bestselling author Ally Condie is hitting the road with her middle grade debut, Summerlost!

About SUMMERLOST

It’s the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar’s father and younger brother, Ben. But now Cedar and what’s left of her family are returning to the town of Iron Creek for the summer. They’re just settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume, rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo and a job working concessions at the festival, she finds herself surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the Hollywood actress who haunts the halls of Summerlost. And the mystery of the strange gifts that keep appearing for Cedar. Infused with emotion and rich with understanding, Summerlost is the touching new novel from Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched series that highlights the strength of family and personal resilience in the face of tragedy.

TOUR DATES

Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm LAUNCH EVENT Provo Library 550 N University Ave. Provo, UT 84601

Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 pm Rakestraw Books 3 Railroad Ave. Danville, CA 94526

Thursday, March 31 at 5:30 pm Linden Tree 265 State St Los Altos, CA 94022

Friday, April 1 at 7:00 pm Montclair Presbyterian Church 5701 Thornhill Dr. Oakland, CA 94611

Monday, April 4 at 7:00 pm BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78703

Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm Tattered Cover Book Store 2526 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80206

Saturday, April 9 - Sunday, April 10 L.A. Times Book Festival

Monday, April 11 at 6:30 pm           West Allis Public Library in partnership with Boswell Books 7421 W National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53214

Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 pm Madison Central Library Community Room, 3rd floor 201 W. Mifflin St. Madison, WI 53703

Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 PM           Spencer Road Library in partnership with Main Street Books 427 Spencer Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376

Friday, April 22-Saturday, 23 North Texas Teen Book Festival Irving, TX

Ruta Sepetys is hitting the road and going on tour for her newest book SALT TO THE SEA!

About SALT TO THE SEA:

In 1945, World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia, and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, almost all of them with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, theWilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer toward safety. Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.

TOUR

Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 PM—NASHVILLE Parnassus Books 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

Wednesday, February 3 at 7:00 PM—WASHINGTON, DC Embassy of Lithuania 2622 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 PM—NEW YORK  Barnes & Noble Yonkers 2614 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710

Monday, February 8 at 7:00 PM––ILLINOIS The Book Stall 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30 PM––MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM––ANN ARBOR Literati Bookstore 124 East Washington, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 PM––ST. CHARLES St. Charles City-County Library District, Kisker Road Branch 1000 Kisker Road, St. Charles, MO 63304

Friday, February 12 at 7:00 PM––SALT LAKE CITY The King’s English 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 PM––MANHATTAN BEACH {pages} a bookstore 904 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 PM––PLEASANTON Towne Center Books 555 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 PM––OAKLAND A Great Good Place For Books 6120 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611  

Thursday, March 10-Friday March 11––TENNESSEE Southeastern Young Adult Book Festival, MTSU Campus 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Ordinary People Change the World author Brad Meltzer is coming to a town near you on his tour for I am Martin Luther King, Jr.!

ABOUT I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what?s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America. This lively, New York Times Bestselling biography series inspires kids to dream big, one great role model at a time. Learn more at ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com.

Follow Brad Meltzer on Facebook. Follow Brad Meltzer on Twitter. Follow Daniel Salmieri on Instagram.  Follow the conversation with #OrdinaryPeopleChangeTheWorld!

TOUR SCHEDULE: Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 PM Carroll Arts Center 91 W. Main Street Westminster, MD 21157

Friday, January 8th at 7:00 PM Mayflower Congregational Church 3901 NW 63 Oklahoma City, MD

Saturday, January 9th at 12:00 PM Coral Gables Museum Books & Books Family Day 285 Aragon Ave. Coral Gables, FL

Penguin Teen is taking this paperback show on the road this fall! Here is your chance to meet Ally Condie (ATLANTIA), Jandy Nelson (I’LL GIVE YOU THE SUN), and Meg Wolitzer (BELZHAR), and talk to them in person about their amazing books!

Follow along and share your pictures with #PenguinTeenOnTour!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 6:30 PM  Books & Books 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 7 PM Half Price Books 5803 East Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75231

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 6 PM Watermark Books & Cafe 4701 East Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 7 PM Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 7 PM  San Diego Public LIbrary 330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101

Dori Hillestad Butler is hitting the road to tour for her chapter book series, The Haunted Library!

ABOUT The Haunted Library Written by Edgar Award Winner Dori Hillestad Butler, The Haunted Library is a not-too-scary chapter book mystery series that follows the adventures of Claire and her ghost friend, Kaz.

TOUR SCHEDULE: Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 PM—LAUNCH EVENT Old Firehouse Books 232 Walnut St, Fort Collins, CO 80524   

Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM Anderson’s Bookshop 26 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525   

Meet New York Times bestselling author Maile Meloy as she tours for The After-Room, the finale of her critically-acclaimed trilogy, The Apothecary!

ABOUT The After-Room It’s 1955, and Benjamin Burrows and Janie Scott are trying to live a safe, normal life in America. It’s not easy, when they have the power to prevent nuclear disaster, and sinister forces are circling. Soon the advice of a mysterious, unscrupulous magician propels Janie and Benjamin into danger, and toward the land of the dead. 

Meanwhile, their friend Jin Lo washes up on a remote island where an American spy is stationed, and finds herself on the trail of a deadly threat in China. But she’s on the other side of the world—how can Janie and Benjamin reach her? 

Follow Maile Meloy on Twitter.

TOUR SCHEDULE: Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM Parnassus Books 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 

Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30 PM Main Street Books 307 S. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 

Thursday, November 5th at 5:00 PM  Women & Children First 5233 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 

Monday, November 9th Treehouse Books 15 North Main Street on the Plaza, Ashland, OR 97520

Tuesday, November 10th at 4:30 PM  Linden Tree Books 265 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022 

Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 PM A Great Good Place for Books 6120 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 

Meet Mike Lupica, #1 bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw, on his tour for Fast Break!

ABOUT Fast Break: Forced to live on his own after his mom dies and her boyfriend abandons him, 12-year-old Jayson does whatever it takes to get by. He will do anything to avoid the foster care system. Besides, his real home has always been the beat-up basketball court behind the projects in the North Carolina hills, and his family has always been his friends and teammates. He manages to get away with his deception until the day he gets caught stealing a new pair of basketball sneakers. Game over. Within a day a social worker places him with a family from the other side of town, the Lawtons. New home, new school, new teammates. Jayson, at first, is combatative, testing the Lawtons’ patience at every turn. He wants out, yet the Lawtons refuse to take the bait. But not everyone in Jayson’s new life is so ready to trust him–and even Jayson’s old friends give him a hard time now that he’s attending a school full of rich kids. It’s on Jayson to believe that he deserves a better life than the one he once had. The ultimate prize if he can? A trip to play in the state finals at Cameron Indoor Stadium–home to the Duke Blue Devils and launching pad to his dream of playing bigtime college ball. Getting there will be a journey that reaches far beyond the basketball court. In the tradition of uplifting stories like The Blind Side, Fast Break has all the family-friendly sports action Mike Lupica has become known and loved for.

TOUR SCHEDULE: Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00 PM Words Bookstore 179 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040   

Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 PM Gibson’s Bookstore 45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301   

Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM Wellesley Books   82 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482   

Friday, November 6th at 7:00 PM Quail Ridge Books 3522 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607   

Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 PM Joseph Beth Booksellers 2692 Madison Road Cincinnati OH 4520   

Monday, November 9th at 7:00 PM 4 Kids Books 4450 Weston Pointe Dr, Zionsville, IN 46077   

Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM Books & Company Whitman Park Shopping Center, 1039 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066   

Tomie dePaola is going on road to celebrate his new Stega Nona Treasury, The Magical World of Strega Nona!

ABOUT The Magical World of Strega Nona: This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony—including the original Strega Nona, as well as Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona: Her Story, Strega Nona Takes a Vacation, Strega Nona’s Harvest, and Strega Nona’s Gift. Tomie’s brand-new introductions to each story take readers behind the scenes to see how Strega Nona’s world has developed through the years. Also including an original lullaby—with sheet music and a CD—a map of Strega Nona’s town, and some fun recipes, this collection will give readers and music lovers much to savor.

Join the conversation with #CelebrateStregaNona!

TOUR SCHEDULE: Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00pm—LAUNCH EVENT In Conversation with Pat Cummings Brooklyn Public Library Dweck Auditorium, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm Wegmans Bridgewater 724 US-202, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Thursday, October 29 at 5:00 pm Books & Greetings 271 Livingston St, Northvale, NJ 07647

Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 pm Porter Square Books 25 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140

Tuesday, November 3 at 4:00pm Northshire Books 4869 Main St, Manchester Center, VT 05255

Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00 pm Battenkill Books 15 E Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816

Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 pm Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 (Reservations recommended, contact: 413-658-1126)

Sunday, November 8 at 4 pm The Book Rack 52 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Monday, November 9 at 5 pm Gibson’s Bookstore 45 S Main St Concord, NH 03301

Tuesday, November 10 at 6 pm Wegmans Northborough 9012 Shops Way, Northborough, MA 01532

Wednesday, November 11 at 5:30 pm  Toad Stool Bookshop Colony Mill Marketplace 222 West St, Keene, NH 03431

Loren Long, the author and illustrator of the beloved Otis series, is touring for his new children’s book, Little Tree!

ABOUT Little Tree: In the middle of a little forest, there lives a Little Tree who loves his life and the splendid leaves that keep him cool in the heat of long summer days. Life is perfect just the way it is. Autumn arrives, and with it the cool winds that ruffle Little Tree’s leaves. One by one the other trees drop their leaves, facing the cold of winter head on. But not Little Tree—he hugs his leaves as tightly as he can. Year after year Little Tree remains unchanged, despite words of encouragement from a squirrel, a fawn, and a fox, his leaves having long since turned brown and withered. As Little Tree sits in the shadow of the other trees, now grown sturdy and tall as though to touch the sun, he remembers when they were all the same size. And he knows he has an important decision to make.

Follow Loren Long on Facebook and Twitter, and join the conversation with #LittleTree!

TOUR SCHEDULE: Wednesday, October 28th at 3 PM Country Bookshop 140 NW Broad Street Southern Pines, NC 28387

Thursday, October 29th Jazam’s Toy Store 160 Peddlers Village New Hope, PA 18938

Friday, October 30th at 6:30 PM Books & Company 1039 Summit Ave Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Saturday, October 31st at 3:00 PM Eagle Harbor Books 157 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA 98110