A Conversation with Alan Gratz

Schedule

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

First Presbyterian Church | Winston-Salem, NC

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Alan Gratz returns to Winston-Salem for his latest book WAR GAMES, a heart-racing story about the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
About this Event

Bookmarks is excited to host Alan Gratz on tour for his latest novel, War Games, on Sunday, October 12! Join us for a memorable presentation from the author plus a book signing after the event.

War Games is ideal for Grades 4 to 7; as well as middle grade readers, fans of WW2 fiction, and kids (and adults!) who get excited about history.


Ticket options:
  • $24 (plus taxes & fees)- Admission for one + one copy of War Games
  • $30 (plus taxes & fees) - Admission for two + one copy of War Games

Available add-ons:
  • $5 (plus taxes & fees) - Donation to Bookmarks
  • $14.99 (plus taxes & fees) - One copy of Refugee: The Graphic Novel

Have any questions? Check out our page and email [email protected] for further inquiries.


About the Book

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes comes this heart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics."

In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems...

Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics.

Until she discovers a horrible secret.

Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlin in an iron grip of terror and violence--and war is brewing. When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help steal Nazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hidden passageways, never knowing who she can trust.

With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Evie has to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing up to evil... before it's too late.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz is back and better than ever with this heart-racing, plot-twisting story about the roots of World War II and the sacrifices we make for what matters most.


About the Author

Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor, Two Degrees, Ground Zero, Allies, Grenade, Refugee, Projekt 1065, Prisoner B-3087, Code of Honor, and Captain America: The Ghost Army, an original graphic novel. Alan lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. Look for him online at alangratz.com.

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