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 Mina Javaherbin

Private Off-Site Event

Author Mina Javaherbin will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please come to our special story time at the store or order at least 24 hours in advance.  

Event date: 
Monday, September 9, 2019 - 8:00am
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My Grandma and Me (Hardcover)

By Mina Javaherbin, Lindsey Yankey (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780763694944
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick - August 13th, 2019
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Soccer Star (Hardcover)

By Mina Javaherbin, Renato Alarcao (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780763660567
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick - April 8th, 2014
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Soccer Star (Paperback)

By Mina Javaherbin, Renato Alarcao (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9781536207132
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick - March 12th, 2019
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Goal! (Paperback)

By Mina Javaherbin, A.G. Ford (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780763658229
Availability: Backordered
Published: Candlewick - April 10th, 2012
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Neymar: A Soccer Dream Come True (Hardcover)

By Mina Javaherbin, Paul Hoppe (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780374310660
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - May 29th, 2018
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Elephant in the Dark (Hardcover)

By Mina Javaherbin, Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780545636704
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Scholastic Press - August 25th, 2015

School Visit with Antoinette Portis

Private Off-Site Event

Author/illustrator Antoinette Portis will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 8:00am
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Hey, Water! (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis
$17.99
ISBN: 9780823441556
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Neal Porter Books - March 26th, 2019
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Not a Box (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis, Antoinette Portis (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780061123221
Availability: Backordered
Published: HarperCollins - December 12th, 2006
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Not a Box Board Book (Board book)

By Antoinette Portis, Antoinette Portis (Illustrator)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780061994425
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperFestival - September 27th, 2011
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Not a Stick (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis, Antoinette Portis (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780061123252
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - December 26th, 2007
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Wait (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis
$17.99
ISBN: 9781596439214
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 14th, 2015
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Now (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis
$17.99
ISBN: 9781626721371
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 11th, 2017
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Best Frints in the Whole Universe (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis
$16.99
ISBN: 9781626721364
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 5th, 2016
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Best Frints at Skrool (Hardcover)

By Antoinette Portis, Antoinette Portis (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781626728714
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Roaring Brook Press - June 26th, 2018

School Visit with Emma Steinkellner

Private Off-Site Event

Author/illustrator Emma Steinkellner will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 8:00am
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The Okay Witch (Paperback)

By Emma Steinkellner, Emma Steinkellner (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534431454
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Aladdin - September 3rd, 2019

School Visit with Emma Steinkellner

Private Off-Site Event

Author/illustrator Emma Steinkellner will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 8:00am
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The Okay Witch (Paperback)

By Emma Steinkellner, Emma Steinkellner (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534431454
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Aladdin - September 3rd, 2019

School Visit with Emma Steinkellner

Private Off-Site Event

Author/illustrator Emma Steinkellner will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 8:00am
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The Okay Witch (Paperback)

By Emma Steinkellner, Emma Steinkellner (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781534431454
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Aladdin - September 3rd, 2019

School Visit with Jessie Janowitz

Private Off-Site Event

Author Jessie Janowitz will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 8:00am
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The Doughnut King (Doughnut Fix #2) (Hardcover)

By Jessie Janowitz
$16.99
ISBN: 9781492655442
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - May 7th, 2019
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The Doughnut Fix (Paperback)

By Jessie Janowitz
$7.99
ISBN: 9781492671480
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - March 5th, 2019
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The Doughnut Fix (Hardcover)

By Jessie Janowitz
$16.99
ISBN: 9781492655411
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - April 3rd, 2018

School Visit with Mac Barnett

Private Off-Site Event

Award-winning author Mac Barnett will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 8:00am
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Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) (Hardcover)

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338143591
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Orchard Books - September 11th, 2018
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The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2) (Hardcover)

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338143683
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Orchard Books - December 26th, 2018
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Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) (Hardcover)

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781338143713
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: Orchard Books - September 17th, 2019

School Visit with Jessie Janowitz

Private Off-Site Event

Author Jessie Janowitz will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 8:00am
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The Doughnut King (Doughnut Fix #2) (Hardcover)

By Jessie Janowitz
$16.99
ISBN: 9781492655442
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - May 7th, 2019
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The Doughnut Fix (Paperback)

By Jessie Janowitz
$7.99
ISBN: 9781492671480
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - March 5th, 2019
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The Doughnut Fix (Hardcover)

By Jessie Janowitz
$16.99
ISBN: 9781492655411
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Sourcebooks Young Readers - April 3rd, 2018

School Visit with Chris Van Dusen

Private Off-Site Event

Author/Illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 8:00am
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If I Built a School (Hardcover)

By Chris Van Dusen, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525552918
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dial Books - August 13th, 2019
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If I Built a Car (Hardcover)

By Chris Van Dusen, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525474005
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - May 5th, 2005
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If I Built a Car (Paperback)

By Chris Van Dusen
$8.99
ISBN: 9780142408254
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Puffin Books - June 14th, 2007
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If I Built a House (Hardcover)

By Chris Van Dusen
$17.99
ISBN: 9780803737518
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dial Books - October 25th, 2012
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If I Built a House (Paperback)

By Chris Van Dusen
$8.99
ISBN: 9781984814845
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Puffin Books - August 13th, 2019

School Visit with Tom Watson

Private Off-Site Event

Author Tom Watson will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order at least 24 hours in advance.  

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Event date: 
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 8:00am
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Stick Cat: Two Cats to the Rescue (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062741202
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: HarperCollins - September 24th, 2019
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Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062411006
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - May 3rd, 2016
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Stick Cat: Cats in the City (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062411020
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - April 25th, 2017
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Stick Cat: Two Catch a Thief (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062411044
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - October 3rd, 2017
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Stick Cat: Two Cats and a Baby (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062741189
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - September 25th, 2018
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Stick Dog (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062110787
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins - January 8th, 2013
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Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062110800
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - October 8th, 2013
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Stick Dog Chases a Pizza (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062278050
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - July 8th, 2014
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Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062278074
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - May 19th, 2015
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Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062343208
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - January 5th, 2016
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Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062343222
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - October 4th, 2016
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Stick Dog Craves Candy (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062410948
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - July 25th, 2017
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Stick Dog Crashes a Party (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062410962
Availability: Not in Stock - Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - March 6th, 2018
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Stick Dog Gets the Tacos (Hardcover)

By Tom Watson
$12.99
ISBN: 9780062685186
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins - February 5th, 2019

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Some Kind of Courage (Paperback)

By Dan Gemeinhart
$6.99

Following 12-year old recently orphaned Joseph on his quest to get his only family back -his beloved horse Sarah- author Gemeinhart brings together race relations in the late 1800's, western lore and a clear-eyed pragmatism that, coupled with his signature action/adventure plot twists and a kindheartedness thread permeating the story, this wonderful, evocative and first rate middle grade title builds on his exceptional debut (The Honest Truth). This is an author that has clearly established himself as a must read for warm hearted, realistic adventures. - Maureen