THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRADITION THAT GETS COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE OUT IN SUPPORT OF THEIR FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESSES
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (outside & inside the store)
Flintridge Bookstore hosts special events for SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, including author meet and greets and book signings, storytimes, guest artists, and more. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide celebration started in 2010 to recognize the contributions indie businesses make to the communities they serve. This year Flintridge Bookstore features nine authors working in various genres and for readers of all ages and three local artists offering beautiful handmade work. Come, join the fun, and show your support! SHOP SMALL!
Here is the line-up for the day:
Photos left to right: Yvette Lee, Dilmit Singh, Anthe Wosczyna
ARTISTS:
10:30 AM-3:30 PM
KEREN OR HANDMADE Ceramics by Yvette Lee
WATERCOLORS & SKETCHES by Dilmit Singh
LITTLE MUSE DESIGNS Seed bead & gemstone jewelry by Anthe Wosczyna
Photos left to right: Bianca Schwarz, Mitali Perkins, Nikki Grimes, Judith Teitelman
AUTHOR MEET & GREETS/BOOK SIGNINGS/STORYTIMES:
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Nikki Grimes, Lullaby for a King (Picture Book)- With glittering poetry and stunning watercolor artwork, Lullaby for the King ushers readers into the awe and wonder of the Christmas story. Animals from across the ancient Palestinian landscape lumber, gambol, crawl, fly, and caravan toward Bethlehem with gifts worthy of the newborn King. Rare ebony wood, a finely tuned harp, mustard and saffron, a zither, apricot cakes, and other treasures are carried to the manger. The animals bow low and join the music of the angels in a welcoming lullaby. New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes and illustrator Michelle Carlos bring together a captivating tale of awe, wonder, and imagination that is sure to become a holiday classic. GRIMES READS HER BOOK FOR 12:15 PM STORYTIME.
Mitali Perkins, Holy Night and Little Star –National Book Award Nominee’s luminous and tender retelling of the Christmas story. Parents of faith will appreciate the message about the true gifts of Christmas and the foreshadowing of Jesus’ mission of salvation. (ages 3-7) PERKINS READS HER BOOK FOR 11:30 AM STORYTIME.
Bianca Schwarz, The Innkeeper’s Daughter (and other titles from The Gentleman Spy Mystery series) Historical Romance– Emily March, illegitimate daughter of Sir Henry March, has wealth, beauty, and talent. But is this enough to secure what she really wants – a loving marriage? Max Warthon is the grandson of the sinister Earl of Warthon, enemy of Sir Henry. Max knows that getting too close to Emily will lead to certain peril, but he cannot resist her, and their whirlwind romance raises the ire of the Earl. Will Emily and Max be able to unravel the mystery of an ancient hatred and unmask the true enemy? Their happiness and their lives depend on it.
Judith Teitelman, Guesthouse for Ganesha (Fiction) - In 1923, 17-year-old Esther Grünspan arrives in Köln“with a hardened heart as her sole luggage.” Thus begins a 22-year journey in search of a place of sanctuary, against the backdrops of the European Holocaust and the Hindu Kali Yuga (“Age of Darkness”). Esther relies on her masterful tailoring skills to help mask her Jewish heritage, navigate war-torn Europe, and emigrate to India. Esther’s traveling companion and the novel’s narrator is Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu God worshipped for his abilities to destroy obstacles, bestow wishes, and avenge evils. Weaving Eastern beliefs and perspectives with Western realities and pragmatism, this is a tale of love, loss, and spirit reclaimed.
Noon - 2:00 PM
Donn Swaby, It’ll Be Irie: Staying True to Yourself (Picture Book)- Raymond can’t wait to move to America. He is determined to be the most American American ever! But when he gets to his new school his Jamaican roots show through and he must figure out how to be the most Raymond Raymond ever. It’ll Be Irie shows the challenges and discomfort of crossing cultures from both sides. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to give the little ones in their life the gift of celebrating who they are and learning to share their culture with others. ~ Readers' Favorite
SWABY READS HIS BOOK FOR 1:00 PM STORYTIME.
Photos left to right: Donn Swaby, Vanessa Cudmore, Verity Rudzinski
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Brian Clune, Ghosts and Legends of Hollywood - Brian Clune has been an avid paranormal enthusiast for most of his life. His dedication to learning the past has led to him becoming the Historian for Planet Paranormal, which has led him to be involved with a number of television shows including My Ghost Story, The Dead Files and Ghost Hunters. Clune has appeared on many radio programs and lectures at paranormal conventions and colleges.
Vanessa Cudmore, Lotta Pedal Catches a Wave - Sporting a newly designed board, Lotta Pedal taps into her scrappy confidence and quick wit to tackle a surf adventure, and sets off to protect the natural environment around her. Themes: environment, friendship and family. (ages 6-9)
CUDMORE READS HER BOOK FOR 2:30 STORYTIME.
Verity Rudinski, The Cryptid Beneath My House - 12 year olds Anthony and Livia have special powers – flying like an eagle, running like a cheetah, smelling like a blood hound. Together, they visit a hidden world inhabited by others like them – some kind, some not. Themes include courage, resilience, commitment and friendship. (ages 8-14).
RUDINSKI READS HER BOOK FOR 1:45 STORYTIME.
1:30-3:30 PM
Ann Bernath & Richard Doyle, contributors to INNER SPACE & OUTER THOUGHTS: Speculative Fiction From Caltech and JPL Authors- An anthology by Caltech and JPL scientists, engineers, technologiss, and students. Experts at the frontiers of their fields present stories about alien astrobiologists, AI parenthood, a quest to preserve our histories beyond the heat death of our universe, a heist to steal engineering secrets from an ancient monk-scientist, the recovery of a long-lost phrase of the human life cycle, the demise of Earth’s first intelligent species – billions of years before the rise of humanity, and much more.
Mary Otis, Burst (Fiction)- Viva has found ways to manage her mother Charlotte’s drinking, and it’s always been Viva and Charlotte against the world. Viva later discovers her innate talent for dance and chases her new passion with the same fervor that her mother chases the bottle. Viva moves away to pursue her dream, and Charlotte struggles to make peace with her own past. When tragedy strikes, Viva begins a downward spiral that forces her to decide whether she will repeat her mother’s mistakes or finally take control of her life. Told from interwoven perspectives, this story delves into a mother-daughter relationship filled with immense heart in the face of heartbreak.
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at (818)790-0717. Flintridge Bookstore is at 858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, at the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and Beulah Dr. There is street parking on Foothill Blvd. and Beulah Dr., and a parking lot with limited spots behind the store off of Beulah Dr.