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LA Times Festival of Books: Chicken of the Sea by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Ellison Nguyen A Reading and Conversation with the Authors and Illustrators, Presented by USC

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L.A. Times 25th Festival of Books is Going Virtual!

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Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 11:00am to 11:45am
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Chicken of the Sea (Hardcover)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen, Thi Bui (Illustrator)
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Published: McSweeney's - November 26th, 2019

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The Sympathizer: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) (Paperback)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen
$16.00
ISBN: 9780802124944
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Published: Grove Press - April 12th, 2016

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The Committed (Hardcover)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen
$27.00
ISBN: 9780802157065
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Published: Grove Press - March 2nd, 2021

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LA Times Festival of Books Stories & Ideas 2020

L.A. Times 25th Festival of Books is Going Virtual!

Once Upon A Time is an exhibitor for three events

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Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 11:00am to 3:15pm
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Chicken of the Sea (Hardcover)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen, Thi Bui (Illustrator)
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Published: McSweeney's - November 26th, 2019

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The Sympathizer: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) (Paperback)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Published: Grove Press - April 12th, 2016

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The Committed (Hardcover)

By Viet Thanh Nguyen
$27.00
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Published: Grove Press - March 2nd, 2021

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Raybearer (Hardcover)

By Jordan Ifueko
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ISBN: 9781419739828
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 18th, 2020

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Skyhunter (Hardcover)

By Marie Lu
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 29th, 2020

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The Kingdom of Back (Hardcover)

By Marie Lu
$18.99
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - March 3rd, 2020

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Legend (Paperback)

By Marie Lu
$11.99
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Published: Speak - April 16th, 2013

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We Unleash the Merciless Storm (Hardcover)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062691347
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - February 25th, 2020

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We Set the Dark on Fire (Paperback)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia
$10.99
ISBN: 9780062691323
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - January 14th, 2020

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Miss Meteor (Hardcover)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore
$17.99
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Published: HarperTeen - September 22nd, 2020

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Natalie Portman's Fables (Hardcover)

By Natalie Portman, Janna Mattia (Illustrator)
$19.99
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - October 20th, 2020

Ms. Portman will surprise 25 lucky book purchasers, chosen at random, with a signed bookplate

LA Times Festival of Books: Young Adult Fantasy: Twists and Turns in Worlds Real and Unreal

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L.A. Times 25th Festival of Books is Going Virtual!

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Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 12:30pm to 1:00pm
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Raybearer (Hardcover)

By Jordan Ifueko
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419739828
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 18th, 2020

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Skyhunter (Hardcover)

By Marie Lu
$19.99
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - September 29th, 2020

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The Kingdom of Back (Hardcover)

By Marie Lu
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524739010
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - March 3rd, 2020

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Legend (Paperback)

By Marie Lu
$11.99
ISBN: 9780142422076
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Published: Speak - April 16th, 2013

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We Unleash the Merciless Storm (Hardcover)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062691347
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Katherine Tegen Books - February 25th, 2020

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We Set the Dark on Fire (Paperback)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia
$10.99
ISBN: 9780062691323
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - January 14th, 2020

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Miss Meteor (Hardcover)

By Tehlor Kay Mejia, Anna-Marie McLemore
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062869913
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Published: HarperTeen - September 22nd, 2020

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LA Times Festival of Books: Natalie Portman, Author of Natalie Portman’s Fables, a Reading and Conversation with L.A. Times Film Critic Justin Chang

25 years in blue banner over the text Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Stories & Ideas University of Southern California

L.A. Times 25th Festival of Books is Going Virtual!

Event date: 
Sunday, November 1, 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:15pm
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Natalie Portman's Fables (Hardcover)

By Natalie Portman, Janna Mattia (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250246868
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Feiwel & Friends - October 20th, 2020

Ms. Portman will surprise 25 lucky book purchasers, chosen at random, with a signed bookplate

Be the Change Series: featuring In the Courts of the Conqueror by Walter R. Echo-Hawk presented by Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

Be The Change Series: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism

Be the Change Series logo in top left corner Join us for a free virtual author talk Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 pm in honor of Native American heritage month In the Courts of the Conqueror author Walter R. Echo-Hawk in conversation with Autry Museum President W. Richard West Jr.

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Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 6:30pm
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In the Courts of the Conquerer: The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided (Paperback)

By Walter R. Echo-Hawk
$27.45
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Published: Fulcrum Publishing - July 1st, 2012
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The Sea of Grass: A Family Tale from the American Heartland (Paperback)

By Walter R. Echo-Hawk
$25.95
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Published: Fulcrum Publishing - July 1st, 2018
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In the Light of Justice: The Rise of Human Rights in Native America and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Paperback)

By Walter R. Echo-Hawk, Anaya S. James
$21.95
ISBN: 9781555916633
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Published: Fulcrum Publishing - July 1st, 2013

Trouble with Penguins Book Launch with Rebecca Jordan-Glum

A delightful new friendship story!

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Saturday, November 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

The Trouble with Penguins (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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A roasted marshmallow opens this delightful new friendship story. Atmospheric illustrations beautifully compliment this warm-hearted story of community and sharing. Perfect for fans of marshmallows, penguins, and of course best friends!

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Chair, Chocolate, and Chat with Once Upon A Time Staff

Gather around for our favorite gift ideas of the season!

Chair, Chocolate, and Chat with Once Upon A Time Bookstore Staff on Sunday, November 8th at 4 pm over a snowflake mug

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Sunday, November 8, 2020 - 4:00pm

Cozy Chair, Chocolate, and Chat with Once Upon A Time

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The Farmer and the Monkey (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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The Farmer and the Clown (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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The Farmer and the Circus (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Little Brown (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Is Mommy? (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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All the World (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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All the World (Board Book) (Signed Copy)

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Seven Silly Eaters (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Seven Silly Eaters (Paperback) (Signed Copy)

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Boss Baby (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Boss Baby (Board Book) (Signed Copy)

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Bossier Baby (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Roller Coaster (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Roller Coaster (Paperback) (Signed Copy)

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Stars (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Stars (Board Book) (Signed Copy)

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It Takes a Village (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert (Board Book) (Signed Copy)

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Everywhere Babies (Lap Board Book) (Signed Copy)

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Hush, Little Baby: A Folk Song with Pictures (Board Book) (Signed Copy)

$6.99
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Be the Change Series: featuring Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden presented by Glendale Library, Arts & Culture

Be The Change Series: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Antiracism

 

Winter Counts

Virtual Author Talk with David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Event date: 
Monday, November 30, 2020 - 6:30pm

Winter Counts (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

$27.99
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Book Birthday Party for Sue Ganz-Schmitt and Julie Berry with the Vermont College of Fine Arts

A celebration of talent!

Event date: 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 5:00pm

Now I'm a Bird (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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That Monster on the Block (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Wishes and Wellingtons (Wishes and Wellingtons #1) (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Lovely War (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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Lovely War (Signed Copy)

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The Passion of Dolssa (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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The Passion of Dolssa (Signed Copy)

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All the Truth That's in Me (Signed Copy)

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The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place (Hardcover) (Signed Copy)

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The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place (Signed Copy)

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The Emperor's Ostrich

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Long Ago, On a Silent Night (Signed Copy)

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Don't Let the Beasties Escape This Book! (Signed Copy)

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Happy Right Now (Signed Copy)

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Skulls! (Hardcover)

By Blair Thornburgh, Scott Campbell (Illustrator)
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This laugh-out-loud book is part silly, part facts, about the wonders of something we all share: a skull!!! With adorable illustrations, find out the many things that make our skulls so neat. By the end of this book you’ll be shouting with glee: “I love my skull!”

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