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Double Feature Alert: YA Extravaganza
On Wednesday, January 18th, we’re hosting Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler for The Future of Us; then on Thursday the 19th, we’ll be hosting Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman for Why We Broke Up. We know, you guys, WE KNOW.
What could make it even more exciting? So glad you asked. Folks who come both nights will be entered in a Very Special Raffle for all manner of awesome prizes, kindly supplied by the publishers!
Please note: due to high expected attendance at the Handler/Kalman event, the signing line will be limited to two (2) books per person, one of which must be a copy of Why We Broke Up purchased from WORD.
PSA
Because everyone has a break up story*.
Really though, my love for this book is crazycakes. (Plus it’s Daniel Handler + Maira Kalman which is awesome enough. Period.)
So if you’re so inclined, jump on over to the Why We Broke Up Project, follow, and share…share your little heart out.
Also relevant:
*Personally, my favorite involves sixth grade and a dirt bike, but that’s a tale for a longer blog post.
Maira Kalman’s exhibit “Maira Kalman: Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World)” opens on March 11 at The Jewish Museum. I’m going. Are you?
(One of my favorite of her posts in The New York Times)
I’m such a fan. Maira Kalman is a thing of total awesomeness. (She also might be part of an equally awesome project at work.) If you haven’t yet, I’d highly suggest grabbing a copy of The Principles of Uncertainty. Jane at Ill Seen, Ill Said says it better than I can.
