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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel Miller discusses & signs The Moon Without Stars
DESCRIPTION:What’s the deal with middle school\, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school–and the way growing up\, finding friends\, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. \nAt the beginning of seventh grade\, Luna knows who she is: an observant\, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend\, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off\, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she’s going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? \nIn a contemporary novel that feels like today’s Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret\, Newbery Honor winner and bestselling author Chanel Miller explores what it means to lose and then find yourself again in the middle of middle school.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chanel-miller-discusses-signs-the-moon-without-stars/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Paula Lafferty discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)
DESCRIPTION:Paula Lafferty\, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega\, discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)\n\nA purchase of the book from Vroman’s is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. \nOutlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh\, big-hearted\, feminist\, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic saga of King Arthur\, as told from the perspective of his spunky and surprising queen\, Vera – complete with time travel and good running shoes! \n***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges\, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover\, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers*** Only while supplies last. \nVera always knew she didn’t fit in. When she learns that she is meant to be in another time\, she leaps at the chance to embrace a new life in a world of valor\, intrigue\, and unexpected magic in this bold and romantic retelling of Arthurian legend . . . \n22-year-old Vera is at a crossroads: waiting tables\, grieving her previous relationship\, and jogging aimlessly each morning as if toward an uncertain future. Then an odd man shows up at her workplace\, insisting that she was once the legendary Queen Guinevere of Camelot\, and that her lost memories hold the key to changing both the past and the present. Somehow\, it all feels like the direction she’s been looking for. But when she asks the mysterious man to tell her more about Lancelot\, Arthur\, and a faithless queen\, he can only say that much of what she’s heard about Camelot is wrong. The truth\, he claims\, is something she must see for herself. \nAfter jumping through a portal in Glastonbury’s historic center\, Vera is not prepared for what she finds. Magic is everywhere\, but a curse on the kingdom means it dwindles every day. She has no idea how to perform a queen’s duties. Her fast friendship with Lancelot sets gossip flowing\, and the stranger she must call “husband” often refuses to meet her eye. Arthur is a puzzle: cold\, forbidding\, and\, while angry to her face\, keeps leaving secret tokens of tenderness in her chambers. Worst of all\, Vera’s memories–and the answers locked within them–show no signs of returning. If Vera is truly destined to save Camelot\, she’ll have to trust her instincts. And her king will have to trust her . . .
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-paula-lafferty-discusses-signs-the-once-and-future-queen-deluxe-limited-edition-the-lives-of-guinevere/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Denise Nicholas discusses & signs Finding Home: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel\, Freshwater Road\, already know: that Nicholas\, a pioneer Black actress\, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all\, full of ‘I did this\, and I did that\, ‘ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather\, it’s a long thoughtful moment\, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in–and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story\, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty\, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” –James McBride\, National Book Award winner \nA poignant\, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life\, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention\, race\, and grief. \nLong before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road\, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star\, Denise Nicholas was a middle-class Black girl growing up in 1950s Detroit\, struggling to decipher her family’s profound secrets. She loved Detroit’s vibrant culture despite the harsh realities of its racial segregation\, which deeply influenced her perspective on identity. In her early twenties\, she dropped out of the University of Michigan to tour the Deep South with the Free Southern Theater at the height of the Civil Rights Movement\, a path that ultimately ignited her lifelong commitment to social justice and activism. A few short years later she would launch from stage work to meteoric national fame as a series lead on the groundbreaking ABC-TV show Room 222\, a role that earned her three consecutive Golden Globe nominations. \nWith eloquence\, vulnerability\, and resolve\, Nicholas mines her six-decade journey through TV and film stardom\, the complexities of her three marriages\, and her reconstituting her creative life to become a celebrated novelist\, reflecting on the personal\, professional\, and societal pressures that buffeted her throughout. Constructed of episodic reflections from both personal and professional high points and low points of her life\, Nicholas navigates the intersections of love and identity\, exploring how her experiences in Hollywood shaped her understanding of success\, intimacy\, and commitment. Her narrative is rich with anecdotes from her career in Hollywood\, as an actor and\, later\, a successful screenwriter for television and eventually a novelist\, providing a backdrop to the struggles and achievements that marked her path. She outspokenly discusses the challenges she faced as a trailblazing actress of color\, shedding light on the systemic barriers and biases within the entertainment industry. \nBut at the deepest level\, this memoir is a heartfelt exploration of grief\, as Nicholas recounts the profound losses–including the unsolved\, targeted slaying of her sister\, the telling of which occupies the center of her story–that have shaped her. Her reflections on mourning and resilience paint a vivid\, moving portrait of how to journey through healing to new dimensions of self-discovery. Through her powerful\, stylish\, and evocative storytelling\, Nicholas not only chronicles her own remarkable life but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live\, work\, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-denise-nicholas-discusses-signs-finding-home-a-memoir/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kadir Nelson discusses & signs Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game (American Sports Histories #2)
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age–a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years–in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. \nBasketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago\, but what remains is the passion of the players\, the heat of competition\, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this visual tour de force\, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life. \nThe sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. Engaging profiles of revolutionary players–including Wilt Chamberlain\, Magic Johnson\, Michael Jordan\, LeBron James\, and Stephen Curry–are featured\, along with notable quotes from major figures of the game. With each breathtaking page turn\, fans young and old will learn the gripping story of the all-American game and meet its iconic\, indomitable heroes.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kadir-nelson-discusses-signs-basket-ball-the-story-of-the-all-american-game-american-sports-histories-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel N. Grant reads from & signs Michael Goes to School: The M.O.D.Y Kid's Collection
DESCRIPTION:When Michael starts a new school\, he hopes to make friends and have fun. But the kids aren’t friendly\, and the teachers don’t notice when he struggles. With courage and honesty\, Michael tells his mom how he feels\, and together they find a new school where he feels safe\, seen\, and happy. A heartfelt story from Chanel N. Grant reminding children that their feelings matter and their voices deserve to be heard.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chanel-n-grant-reads-from-signs-michael-goes-to-school-the-m-o-d-y-kids-collection/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dec 18 Christmas Paper Craft Workshop with Joel Stern
DESCRIPTION:Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a Christmas paper craft workshop on Thursday\, December 18th\, from 4-5pm! Participants will be making origami evergreen trees and five-pointed stars\, as well as pop-up cards using characters from Joel’s book\, In the Holly Jolly North Pole.  \nJoel is the author of Into the Deep Blue Sea\, Into Starry Outer Space\, and many other papercraft books. His art has been featured in movies\, commercials\, and on television. Visit his website here.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dec-18-christmas-paper-craft-workshop-with-joel-stern/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Bookstore & PJ Library of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Present: Dara Henry reading from & signing Hanukkah Pajamakkahs
DESCRIPTION:A lively picture book celebrating holiday traditions\, the patience of parenting\, sibling relationships\, and children’s fondness for pajamas\, along with a fun\, read-aloud\, new book to help everyone celebrate the holiday together – in\, or out\, of pajamakkahs. \nWhen Ruthie receives pajamakkahs for Hanukkah\, she loves them so much she refuses to take them off–for all eight nights. But as they get smeared and stained\, splattered and smudged\, Ruthie’s determined to show her parents she can stay spotless. \nWith globs of humor\, a big splatter of love\, and out of the gift-box creativity\, Hanukkah Pajamakkahs is a fresh\, new celebration of a special holiday.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pj-library-of-the-jewish-federation-of-the-greater-san-gabriel-pomona-valleys-present-dara-henry-reading-from-signing-hanukkah-pajamakkahs/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Kids
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