In-Store: Karina Yan Glaser & Rebecca Stead: DOUBLE LAUNCH EVENT!

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• The talk will be followed by a book signing.
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The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli:

Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series.

In 731 Chang’An, China, Han Yu rises every day with the first beat of the city drums to sell steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.

In 1931 Chinatown, New York, Luli Lee spends her evenings gazing out at the city from the roof of her parents’ restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art.

There is a comfortable rhythm to the small but content lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang’An and financial crisis threatens Luli’s family, each must venture out into the larger world—and into perilous adventure—to save what they love most. Filled with wondrous caves and conniving thieves, desert storms and magical lakes, the epic journeys in Karina Yan Glaser’s absorbing and rewarding novel are a testament to the bravery required to face the unknown and the power of art to connect us through the ages.

The Experiment:

From Newbery Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author of When You Reach Me, comes a stunning story about family, friendship, and cosmic identity. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time.

Nathan wants to help his people, but first he has to figure out who they are.

Nathan never understood what was "fun" about secrets, probably because he’s always had to keep a very big one. Although he appears to be a typical sixth-grader (with parents, homework and a best friend, Victor), Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end.

Nathan, his parents and nine other families are part of an experiment that suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of the experimenters, including Nathan's first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word. After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything he’s been taught to believe about who he is and why he's on Earth.

The Experiment is a fast-paced coming-of-age novel - with aliens - that asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, and whether it’s ever too late to change.

Karina Yan Glaser is the author of the New York Times bestselling Vanderbeekers series and the stand-alone novel A Duet for Home, which received three starred reviews and has been nominated for more than a dozen state awards. A former middle school teacher, Karina lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two teens, and an assortment of pets and houseplants. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can’t go anywhere without a book.

Rebecca Stead is a New York Times best-selling author of middle-grade novels, including When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, The List of Things That Will Not Change, Bob, and The Lost Library. In 2025, her debut picture book, Anything, was published for younger readers. Rebecca's books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction, and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. She lives in New York City, where she's always on the lookout for her next story idea.

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