As America's Oldest Children's Bookstore, we are proud to support our local schools, teachers, and librarians by providing FREE events featuring authors and illustrators to encourage reading, inspire writing, and coordinate fun!
School events with authors are private events, but interested readers can order a signed and personalized book through Once Upon A Time. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance of the event, unless otherwise noted. 
If you would like your school to be considered for author or illustrator visits, please fill out the Google form here or the PDF here or contact Maureen at Events@onceupona.com. 
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School Event

School Visit with Steven Banks

Private Off-Site Event

Emmy-nominated, New York Times bestselling author Steven Banks will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 48 hours in advance.  

Event date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 8:00am
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Middle School Bites (Hardcover)

By Steven Banks, Mark Fearing (Illustrator)
$13.99
ISBN: 9780823445431
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Holiday House - February 4th, 2020

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There's Something about Sweetie (Hardcover)

By Sandhya Menon
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I am unable to put into words how much I loved this book. Each of Sandhya's pervious books are wonderful (When Dimple Met Rishi and From Twinkle, With Love). I read this book all in one night and was so happy with it that I sat down the next morning to write down my thoughts but I felt so intimidated by how much joy this book brought me. Strange to belive, but I just don't think my words would be able to describe to you the sweet happiness, quiet power, and gentle love in this story. All I can tell you is that this book will leave you grinning from ear-to-ear.