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Authors; Angie Thomas and Claribel A. Ortega | Red Balloon Bookshop
September 19 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Red Balloon Bookshop is SO excited to welcome award-winning authors Angie Thomas and Claribel A. Ortega on tour for the new books in their respective middle grade fantasy series, NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE BOOK OF ANANSI and WITCHLINGS: SCEPTER OF MEMORIES!
Join Angie Thomas and Claribel A. Ortega for a conversation about their New York Times bestselling middle grade fantasy series, followed by a book signing!
About NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES:
Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle-grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE BOOK OF ANANSI is the second book in the series.
Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle-grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE BOOK OF ANANSI is the second book in the series.
About WITCHLINGS:
Perfect for fans of Wicked, Upside-Down Magic, and the Wizard of Oz. This is a page-turning adventure series about fitting in, standing out, and the magical power of friendship. WITCHLINGS: SCEPTER OF MEMORIES is the fourth book in the series.
Perfect for fans of Wicked, Upside-Down Magic, and the Wizard of Oz. This is a page-turning adventure series about fitting in, standing out, and the magical power of friendship. WITCHLINGS: SCEPTER OF MEMORIES is the fourth book in the series.
To attend: This event is open to the public, but registration helps us when considering spatial constraints. You can register for a ticket for free on Eventbrite through September 19, 4:00pm, and preorder the books on Red Balloon’s website. Additional copies of books in the NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES and WITCHLINGS series will be available for purchase during the event, but ordering ahead guarantees your copy.
Signing Guidelines: Following the event, Angie Thomas and Claribel A. Ortega will sign and personalize copies of the book. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon can have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they’re ready to be picked up.
Accessibility: Red Balloon Bookshop is wheelchair accessible and has a disability parking spot directly behind our store. If you have a disability or medical condition and have questions about or need other specific accommodations, please email events@redballoonbookshop.com or call 651-224-8320.
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