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August 2018
Author Event: Bree Barton & Emily Bain Murphy In Conversation
The two debut Young Adult novelists will be appearing at our store and discussing their new titles, Heart of Thorns (Barton) and The Disappearances (Bain Murphy). If you are unable to join but would like a personalized copy, please call or drop by our store to arrange.
(HOW TO DRAW) POKEMON with Mr. Todd
(HOW TO DRAW) POKEMON with Mr. Todd SUNDAY, AUG.26(3:30-4:30pm) ONE DAY / ONE HOUR CLASS AGES: 6-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED Are you a parent who constantly has to listen to their children tell them about what Pokemon evolve into what other Pokemon and how rare a particular card is despite the fact your kid has twelve of them as well as every one of their friends? Do you want a break for an hour to try…
September 2018
Author Event @ SLCL: Sylvia Acevedo “Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist”
Meet the CEO of The Girl Scouts of America and hear about her inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA. A meningitis outbreak in their underprivileged neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo’s family forever altered. As she struggled in the aftermath of loss, young Sylvia’s life transformed when she joined the Brownies. The Girl Scouts taught her…
Children’s Author Mac Barnett: Mac Undercover
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. His books have sold more than one million copies in the United States and have been translated into more than 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott-Honor-winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which also won the E.B White Read-Aloud Award, and Extra Yarn, which won both the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated…
Tween Yoga
A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos – and advanced registration is required. Cost includes entire 6-week session. Dates: Every Saturday from September 15th to October 20th About the instructor: Nicole Nester is a certified yoga teacher, whose practice is centered on yoga designed especially for tweens and teens. A unique 6-week class, designed specially for ages 11-14 – teaching relaxation, mindfulness, and yoga! Space is limited to 15 kiddos…
(HOW TO DRAW) ANGRY BIRDS with Mr. Todd (NEW Class!)
(HOW TO DRAW) ANGRY BIRDS with Mr. Todd (NEW Class!) SATURDAY, SEPT.15 (1-2pm) ONE DAY / ONE HOUR CLASS AGES: 6-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED A new class by popular demand, voted on by children in all of my previous classes! Do you hate pigs who steal eggs? Do you want to be flung through the air with absolutely no control where you land? Do you have an anger issue? Then this class is for you! This…
Bus Tour: St. Louis Brewing History w/ Cameron Collins
We’re hitting the road! Spend an afternoon hearing all about St. Louis’ fascinating brewing history as well as stops at historic sites and some of the new breweries popping up around the city! Our guide will be none other than Cameron Collins, author of the popular Distilled History blog, the bestselling Lost Treasures of St. Louis, and co-author of the recently released St. Louis Brews, 3rd edition. Tour will start and end at The Novel Neighbor. We will provide beer…
(HOW TO DRAW) AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL (NEW Class!)
(HOW TO DRAW) AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL (NEW Class!) SATURDAY, SEPT.22 (10-11am) ONE DAY / ONE HOUR CLASS AGES: 7-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED A new class by popular demand, voted on by children in all of my previous classes! This drawing class will teach step by step instruction on how to draw popular characters from the cartoon, AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL. Charaters Taught: TBD Limited seating, sign up ASAP! Registration OPENS 8/19/18 REGISTRATION PAGE (external site)…
Children’s Author/Illustrator Loren Long – “There’s A Hole In The Log At The Bottom Of The Lake”
Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas and Otis and the Scarecrow. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama’s picture book Of Thee I Sing, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. Loren’s Little Tree, is a picture book for all ages. His…
ADVANCED KIDS COMIC WORKSHOP with Mr. Todd
ADVANCED KIDS COMIC WORKSHOP with Mr. Todd THURSDAY, SEPT.27 to NOV.1 (6-7pm each week) AGES: 12+ -or- have taken Beginner KCW 6 week course SIX WEEK CLASS $80 PER CHILD – ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED This Advanced comic workshop is aimed for older kids and goes even deeper in the comic making process. They will learn even more in depth character design, script writing, drawing techniques, shading, professional level speech bubbles, shot composition, panel layout and flow, thumbnailing, and a six…