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Grandpa Green, Smith, Lane Grandpa Green wasn’t always a gardener. He was a farmboy and a kid with chickenpox and a soldier and, most of all, an artist. In this captivating new picture book, readers follow Grandpa Green’s great-grandson into a garden he created, a fantastic world where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees and imagination recreates things forgotten. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, Lane Smith explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family history and love; by turns touching and whimsical, it’s a stunning picture book that parents and grandparents will be sharing with childrenRead More →

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Bloodlines, Mead, Richelle When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning. Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive – this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood. This Dark Endeavor: Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, Oppel, KennethRead More →

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It’s your chance to meet some great YA authors, including Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely Series), Kelley Armstrong (Darkest Power Series), Alyson Noel (The Immortals Series), and more!  Here’s what the Smart Chicks say about their tour: Our Tour, Our Way Author tours are usually organized by the publisher. All we have to do is show up, which is great, but we started thinking maybe we’d like to try something different. Organize our own tour, just the way we want it. Pick the cities. Pick the authors. Organize the events. So, in Sept 2010, we’ll do just that. Where & When: September 17th, 2010 7PM @ Scottsdale CivicRead More →

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Guess who’s coming to Phoenix? Richard Harland will be visiting Phoenix on May 28th, 2010. Visiting all the way from Australia, his presentation would be enjoyed by all middle school students. To host Richard at your school, please call Jade Corn at 602-740-5637. There is no charge for Richard’s presentation. About the Book: Worldshaker Col Porpentine knows his place in the world; at the top. He is a child of privilege, born into the Upper Class. When he is named as successor to his grandfather, the Supreme Commander if the juggernaut Worldshaker, his bright future has never been more assured. But when a Filthy girlRead More →

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PBC was thrilled to host a dinner for Heather Brewer, author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, last night.  We had about a dozen valley librarians join us for tasty food, delicious wine, and lots of great conversation about vampires, YA lit, and getting kids reading.  She’d spent the day at 3 Valley middle schools and is at 3 more today, Friday, before she heads home tonight.  Auntie Heather’s horde of Minions was certainly increased over these two days and we’re stoked to have been a part of that! Posted by CoriRead More →

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Heather Brewer was not your typical teen growing up. She wore black, danced under full moons and devoured every book in sight. She hasn’t changed much. Today, Heather can be found writing in her funky, black Happy Bunny jammie pants, dancing under the full moon, devouring every book in sight, and attending renaissance faires in costume (and in character).  And the best part (at least for PHX) is that she’ll be here visiting local schools on April 23 & 24, 2009!   Tenth Grade Bleeds is the 3rd installment in this great series – available June 2009. It’s another sucky year at Bathory High forRead More →

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Phoenix Book Company is excited to schedule school appearances by The Vampire Academyseries author Richelle Mead in Phoenix on May 4, 2009. St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .Read More →