Allie Millington - Once for Yes!

It's no secret that Allie Millington stole the hearts of Little Shop and little shoppers last year with her book, Olivetti, and her traveling band of "clacking machines" which is why we're so thrilled to announce that we get to help Allie launch her newest middle grade masterpiece: Once for Yes! This story of community and love is sure to be one of the best of 2025, so be sure to join us for a night of fun, laughs, and books! See below for more deets:

Tickets:

Admission: $0 this event is free to attend! However, every person that plans to attend must have a free admission ticket to help us keep a headcount.

Pre-Order Once for Yes: $17.99 You must purchase a copy of the book from Little Shop in order to enter the signing line.

About the book:

The Odenburgh, an old apartment building made of brick and blunt opinions, is the last of its kind in a swiftly changing neighborhood. After years of putting up with people and their many problems, the Odenburgh knows there’s no point in getting attached. They all just leave eventually. A truth that comes all too soon when the building is sold and slated for demolition, giving tenants a month to move out.
No one is more troubled by the news than eleven-year-old Prue, who refuses to leave her family’s apartment. Not when it was the last place she lived with her sister Lina, before she lost Lina forever. When Prue launches a plan to save their home, the Odenburgh joins in—flickering lights, jamming elevators, triggering fire alarms—all to try and bring a building full of bickering residents together. In the process, Prue meets Lewis, an eccentric boy who lives across the street—and the only one who can help her discover the missing elements of her sister’s story.
Heartfelt and bursting with a community of unique characters, Once For Yes is a testament to the endurance of love and the people we carry with us, wherever we go.

About the author:

Allie Millington first wrote Olivetti on her own antique typewriter, who turned out to have an awful lot to say. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their fluffy dog, Crumpet. You can frequently find her doodling in her writing shed, or foraging in the woods.

Host or Publisher Little Shop of Stories