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 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 Visit with Hena Khan
Private Off-Site Event
Author Hena Khan will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time Bookstore.
If you would like a book signed, please order it online at least 24 hours before the event. If you would like to personalize with a name for no extra charge, please include a note in the order comments.
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.



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