*Special Event*

Bookish Discussion with Amy Ferris and Chuck Palahniuk - presented by Southern California News Group

Bookish Southern California News Group Blue Premium Logo along the left third looks like a horizontal book spine with the two o's in the word formed by glasses. Along the right is the author photo for Amy Ferris and book cover for Mighty Gorgeous and the author photo for Chuck Palahniuk and book cover of Not Forever But For Now.

Event date: 
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 5:00pm
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Mighty Gorgeous: A Little Book about Messy Love By Amy Ferris Cover Image

Mighty Gorgeous: A Little Book about Messy Love (Paperback)

By Amy Ferris
$17.95
ISBN: 9781647425531
Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now
Published: She Writes Press - October 3rd, 2023
Not Forever, But For Now By Chuck Palahniuk Cover Image

Not Forever, But For Now (Hardcover)

By Chuck Palahniuk
$26.99
ISBN: 9781668021415
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Simon & Schuster - September 5th, 2023
Fight Club: A Novel By Chuck Palahniuk Cover Image

Fight Club: A Novel (Paperback)

By Chuck Palahniuk
$15.95
ISBN: 9780393355949
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Published: W. W. Norton & Company - May 1st, 2018

Children's Literature Council of Southern California Awards Ceremony 2023

Join us in celebrating the 2023 CLCSC Award Winners

Children's Literature Council of Southern California logo in black with two children riding an open book like a magic carpet through clouds

The 2023 CLCSC Award Winners will be announced later this summer. Join us to honor the winners during the awards ceremony, speeches, and book signings. Books will be made available for sale by Once Upon a Time Bookstore.

Event date: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Rafa Counts on Papá By Joe Cepeda Cover Image

Rafa Counts on Papá (Hardcover)

By Joe Cepeda
$17.99
ISBN: 9780316540896
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 3rd, 2022
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Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju #2) By Benson Shum, Benson Shum (Illustrator) Cover Image

Anzu the Great Listener (Anzu the Great Kaiju #2) (Hardcover)

By Benson Shum, Benson Shum (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250776136
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 10th, 2023
Abuela, Don't Forget Me By Rex Ogle Cover Image

Abuela, Don't Forget Me (Hardcover)

By Rex Ogle
$18.95
ISBN: 9781324019954
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Norton Young Readers - September 6th, 2022
I Rise By Marie Arnold Cover Image

I Rise (Hardcover)

By Marie Arnold
$18.99
ISBN: 9780358449041
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Versify - August 2nd, 2022
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The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel By Molly Knox Ostertag Cover Image

The Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Paperback)

By Molly Knox Ostertag
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338540574
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Graphix - June 1st, 2021
Planting a Garden in Room 6: From Seeds to Salad (Life Cycles in Room 6) By Caroline Arnold Cover Image

Planting a Garden in Room 6: From Seeds to Salad (Life Cycles in Room 6) (Hardcover)

By Caroline Arnold
$16.99
ISBN: 9781623542405
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Charlesbridge - March 15th, 2022
The 2023 CLCSC Awards Ceremony. 10.21.2023 Luminarias, Monterey Park for Rafa Counts on Papá; Anzu the Great Kaiju; Abuela, Don't Forget Me; I Rise

Ghastly GREAT Graphics Workshop!

Draw! Write! Create!

There's a reason young readers are gravitating to graphic novels in record numbers --- the stories are well developed and the drawings are full of action, color, imagination and whimsy. Kids connect with graphic novels!!! If you want to encourage your budding creative reader -- either as an artist or an author or both, this dynamic workshop will surely inspire them.

Bring your story ideas and join us for a fast-paced, hands-on, interactive graphic novel writing/drawing event for kids with creatives Steven Banks and Dennis Messner. 

Event date: 
Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 3:00pm

Ghastly Great Graphics RSVP

$10.00
SKU: GREATGRAPHICRSVP
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Please provide the child's name
Please provide any food allergies we may need to know about for our snack preparation

 Space is limited!

Middle School Bites (Paperback) (#1) (Signed Copy)

$8.99
SKU: 9780823447459a
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Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back (Paperback) (#2) (Signed Copy)

$8.99
SKU: 9780823454167a
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Middle School Bites: Out for Blood (Paperback) (#3) (Signed Copy)

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SKU: 9780823454174a
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Middle School Bites: Night of the Vam-Wolf-Zom (Paperback) (#4) (Signed Copy)

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SKU: 9780823454518a
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Unpetables (Paperback) (Signed Copy)

$9.99
SKU: 9781603095235a
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Ghastly Great Graphics on Sunday, October 22nd at 3 pm. Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. $10 RSVP required.

Montrose Wine Walk - Fall 2023

Wine and books make a perfect pair!

Sample wines from various pour stations hosted by Montrose merchants and businesses. Each location will be serving red and/or white wines and delicious appetizers for your enjoyment. Complimentary bottled water will also be available. Enjoy live music and activities throughout the Shopping Park.

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Event date: 
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Montrose Fall Wine Walk on Saturday, November 11th from 5 to 8 pm. Sponsored by The montrose Shopping Park Association and the La Crescenta Woman's Club