Animals and Middle Grade with Jessica Vitalis, Rina Heisel, and Payal Doshi

Join the authors for a chat about animals in their books, activities, and more! Red Balloon Red Balloon Bookshop is honored to host this event as part of our Indie bookstore's 40th birthday celebrations.

About The Unsinkable Cayenne by Jessica Vitalis:
When her unconventional parents finally agree to settle down in one place, twelve-year-old Cayenne’s dreams come true—but the reality of fitting in is much harder than she imagined. Acclaimed author Jessica Vitalis crafts an unforgettable historical novel-in-verse about belonging, family, and social class

About Journey Beyond the Burrow by Rina Heisel:
With the adventure of Avi’s Poppy series and the heart of A Wolf Called Wander, this middle grade debut follows one mouse’s journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil.

About Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi:
A riveting and thrilling #ownvoices debut middle-grade fantasy, set in Darjeeling, India, and the fantastical realm of Astranthia that follows twelve-year-old Rea Chettri on her secret quest to find her missing twin brother.

To attend: Space is limited, so registration is encouraged to guarantee your seat. You can register for a ticket for free through November 18, 4:00pm, and order the books . Additional copies of the authors' books will be available for purchase during the event, but ordering ahead of time guarantees your copy.

Signing Guidelines: Following the event, the authors will sign and personalize copies of their books. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon is happy to have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they're ready to be picked up.

Accessibility: Red Balloon Bookshop is wheelchair accessible and has a disability parking spot directly behind our store. If you have a disability or medical condition and have questions about/need other specific accommodations, please email [email protected].

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