BookPeople Presents: Meghan P. Browne - The Edge of Forever
Schedule
Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
BookPeople | Austin, TX
About this Event
Please welcome Meghan P. Browne and Rebecca Bendheim to celebrate The Edge of Forever!
This event is free and open to the public.
- Start time: 6:00 P.M.
- Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
- Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.
- To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
- For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. For such events, we recommend arriving and checking in to the event early as that will get you into an earlier signing group.
Guidelines:
- Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.
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- All event guidelines are subject to change.
- BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.
- There will not be a live stream or recording available.
About the book:
A delightful debut for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Dan Gemeinhart, this middle-grade novel has it all -- heart, humor, healing from loss, and a life-changing friendship.
Maisie is still reeling from the loss of her dad when her mom deposits her with Aunt Gertie at the start of summer in Heaven, TX. Population: tiny. Gertie is nothing but nice, but Maisie doesn’t want to be there – surrounded by cactus and tumbleweeds.
Thankfully, the Heaven Library is well air-conditioned. Here, Charlene the librarian offers Maisie much-needed solace and book recommendations. Then Maisie meets another actual kid, Walt Wise, Aunt Gertie’s nearest neighbor. As she and Walt work odd jobs together and become friends, they also stumble upon a stealth campaign to develop one of Heaven's most beloved natural resources.
As Maisie and Walt research the development plan, they also uncover a long-buried, life-changing secret about Maisie's family. This secret, along with an explosive event at the Heaven County Fair, will turn a sleepy summer into one Maisie and Walt will never forget.
About the author:
Meghan P. Browne is the Texas Blue Bonnet Award-nominated author of Indelible Ann (Random House Studio) along with two other acclaimed picture books, Dorothy The Brave (Viking), and The Bees of Notre-Dame (Random House Studio). THE EDGE OF FOREVER is her middle-grade fiction debut. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas.
About the moderator:
Rebecca Bendheim is a middle school teacher, poet, and graduate of Vanderbilt and VCFA’s MFA program in writing for children and young adults. She has performed her poetry at Lambda Litfest, on NPR, and as a member of Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo poetry troupe.
By purchasing a book from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople.
Thank you for supporting Meghan P. Browne, Rebecca Bendheim, and your local independent bookstore!
Pre-Order this BookPeople Exclusive Book Bundle for The Edge of Forever
Bundle Includes:
- Cantera Springs Swim Club beach towel
- Heaven Public Library tote bag
- Heaven, Texas and Don't Mess With Heaven, Texas stickers
- Personalized copy of the book
Order Here!
Where is it happening?
BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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