Come meet Dr. Chris Ferrie, author and creator of the Baby University children's book series, which includes board books such as Quantum Physics for Babies and ABCs of Science, and picture books like Goodnight Lab and Scientist, Scientist Who Do You See? It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind!

Please come meet this amazing group of children's picture book authors -  Lita Judge, Miranda Paul, Baptiste Paul, Camille Andros, and Josh Funk  - as they read and sign their newest books when they visit Octavia Books.

Join us for a super fun panel of six Young Adult book authors discussing their recent book including:

• Carolyn Mackler, The Universe is Expanding and So Am I
• Sarah Crossan, Moonrise
• Brandy Colbert, Little & Lion
• Emily XR Pan, The Astonishing Color of After
• Jay Coles, Tyler Johnson Was Here
• Monica Hesse, Girl in the Blue Coat

Following the discussion, and signing books, the authors will be raffling off a tote of books and ARCs of forthcoming titles.

Come join us when author/illustrator Elise Gravel presents her fun new book, THE MUSHROOM FAN CLUB, and leads a mushroom drawing session at Octavia Books!

Elise Gravel explores the science of some of nature's weirdest and wildest characters—mushrooms! While the beautiful coral mushroom looks like it belongs under the sea, the peculiar lactarius indigo may be better suited for outer space. From the fun-to-stomp puffballs to the prince of the stinkers—the stinkhorn mushroom—and the musically inclined chanterelles, Gravel shares her knowledge of this fascinating kingdom by bringing each species to life in full felt-tip marker glory.

THE MUSHROOM FAN CLUB promises to inspire kids to look more closely at the world around them and seek out all of life’s little treasures, stinky or not!

Please join us for a Sunday afternoon presentation and signing with Betty Reid Soskin featruing her new book, SIGN MY NAME TO FREEDOM: A Memoir of a Pioneering Life.