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This month we have a bunch of cool events taking place: First off, Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels, will be here at BookPeople on Saturday, Sept 10 at 11AM with this Parent Workshop: Survival Tips for School Success. We all want … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids?
Last week I told you about the very exciting Big Nate Cartooning Workshop that we're having next weekend (August 27-28). Since then, I've had people asking me: what gave us the idea to do a weekend workshop/camp? How does Topher think of these things? And, of course, the answer is: I have no idea. However, … Continue reading Comic Genius(es)
The school year may be starting up, but the summer fun can still continue. Join us for a very special weekend workshop dedicated to Big Nateand all things cartooning. Nationally syndicated cartoonist and best selling author/illustrator, Lincoln Peirce has agreed to join us for two days of exclusive cartooning adventures. This rare opportunity is not … Continue reading BIG NATE Cartoon Workshop with Lincoln Peirce
At least, where is he in Austin? For the past few weeks we've been asking for photos of Origami Yoda in various great locations around town. Today was suppossed to be the deadline, but the event isn't for another full two weeks, so we've decided to extend it by another week. You now have until … Continue reading Where in the World Is Origami Yoda?
Our Origami Yoda contest entries have started to trickle in, but I wanted to remind everyone that if you wish to enter, the deadline is next Wed. That's right. You basically have one week left to take your very awesome Origami Yoda (or the one you printed out from us) around town to some of … Continue reading Yoda May Be All Over Austin, But Darth Paper is Conquering the World
OFFICIAL BOOKPEOPLE ANNOUNCEMENT: THE ORIGAMI YODA PHOTO CONTEST BEGINS TODAY!!!!! One of our favorite authors, Tom Angleberger, is coming to BookPeople on Wednesday, August 24 at 7pm, to speak about and sign his new book, Darth Paper Strikes Back, and we want to give him a real Austin welcome. And who better to do that … Continue reading Keep Austin Weird You Will
The answer is so much. First off are our two great events: Wiener Wolf Release Party When: July 2 @ 11:30AM Where: BookPeople Author and illustrator Jeff Crosby will be reading and signing copies of his brand, new book Wiener Wolf. This adorable new book tells the story of a domesticated dachshund with a fire in … Continue reading What’s Happening in BookKids in July?
Last week people sent in pictures of their dogs in costume in honor of the Wiener Wolf release party on Saturday. Now it's time to vote on your favorite dog. The winner will be announced Saturday at the event, and the lucky pet owner will get his very own, original drawing from the author/illustrator of … Continue reading Vote for Your Favorite Dog
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