One Act of Kindness Can Make All the Difference!

Join us for the launch of The Bicycle: How an Act of Kindness Changed a Young Refugee's Life by PATRICIA McCORMICK! This touching picture book is the true story of how a simple act of kindness amongst turmoil changed a young refugee’s life, and is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be. PATRICIA McCORMICK will be in conversation with SALLY SUSMAN, board member of the International Rescue Committee.

Wednesday, May 15th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

The Ridiculous Trio Are Back!

The unicorn, dinosaur, and shark who "walked" into a book have returned! This time, they're riding a bicycle — or are they? In A Unicorn, A Dinosaur, and a Shark Were Riding a Bicycle by JONATHAN FENSKE, we'll find out! Join us for a storytime with this silly story that's sure to put a smile on you and your young readers' faces, or anyone who loves a bit of zany fun!

Saturday, May 4th at 11:30AM ET at Our 17th St Store!

What Do You Do When the Math Just Doesn't Add Up?

Join us for the launch of True Love and Other Impossible Odds, the stunning new YA title by by CHRISTINA LI! In this cute and calculating book, we learn that, no matter how hard we may want the numbers to add up, sometimes the heart has its own equations to work out! CHRISTINA LI will be joined in conversation by CHLOE GONG, author of Foul Heart Huntsman, and TASHIE BHUIYAN, author of Stay With My Heart.

Thursday, May 16th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Join our Indie Bookstore Day Party with 35+ New York City authors & artists!

Drop by Books of Wonder on April 27th to meet New York Times-bestselling authors, Caldecott medal-winning illustrators, and some of our favorite local children's books creators! 

Join Us for the Final Installation in This Iconic Series!

Newbery medal winner KATHERINE APPLEGATE is back with the fourth and final installment in the One and Only series, where we follow the beloved Ivan on his most exciting adventure yet — parenthood. KATHERINE APPLEGATE will be in conversation with JOHN SCHU, author of Louder Than Hunger.

Sunday, May 5th at 2PM ET via Crowdcast!

Terrific Middle Grade Tales!

Tune in to hear all about the latest releases from these titans of middle grade! From a summer of zany family affairs to a magical library that can literally take you anywhere in time, these intriguing titles are ones you won't want to miss! Join us virtually to discover Ferris by KATE DiCAMILLO and The Secret Library by KEKLA MAGOON!

Thursday, May 9th at 6PM ET via Crowdcast!

Who Can Truly Fall in Love with a Beast?

This is the question in this twist on a tale as old as time. Beastly Beauty is the newest YA fantasy by JENNIFER DONNELLY, where a cursed woman and a thief must learn that the key to breaking out of their gilded cages is to fix their wounded hearts.

Monday, May 6th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Great Graphic Novels for Everyone's Tastes!

Whether you like sports, fantasies, or fresh starts, there is a tale for you in this YA graphic novel event! Tune in for Out of Left Field by JONAH NEWMAN, Freshman Year by SARAH MAI, The Fox Maidens by ROBIN HA, and The Baker and the Bard by FERN HAUGHT!

Thursday, May 2nd at 6PM ET via Crowdcast!

The Thrilling Conclusion to the Twin Crowns Trilogy!

Join us online to celebrate the launch of Burning Crowns by CATHERINE DOYLE & KATHERINE WEBBER, the thrilling finale to the high-stakes fantasy rom-com Twin Crowns Trilogy! In this third installment we return to find twin Queens Rose and Wren having both survived the Battle for Anadawn and been successful in bringing back magic to their kingdom. But danger lurks in Eana’s shadows, and their fight isn't over yet.

Saturday, May 4th at 4PM ET via Crowdcast!

Meet CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG and PHILLIPA SOO at Books of Wonder!

Join us for a star-studded evening where we'll be celebrating CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG and PHILLIPA SOO and their wonderful new books! You won't want to miss out on CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG's refreshingly candid memoir I Have Something to Tell You — For Young Adults or PHILLIPA SOO's inspiring new picture book, Piper Chen Sings. 

Join Us for the Double Launch of These Wonderful New Books!

These two sweet titles are full of ways to say that you care, as well as feature lovely homages to nature and tradition! This event will be moderated by MICHELLE KNUDSEN, author of Luigi, The Spider Who Wanted to be a Kitten. Join us in store to discover You'll Always Be My Chickadee by KATE HOSFORD & illustrated by SARAH GONZALES and Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes by MELISSA IWAI!

Friday, May 3rd at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Be Careful What You Wish For...

Amongst enchanted banishments over magical eggs, hearts torn between what is safe and what is right, and age-old curses and revenge plots, can these protagonists find love when the stakes are higher than they've ever been? Tune in to discover This Night Is Ours by RONNI DAVIS, Your Blood, My Bones by KELLY ANDREW, Arya Khanna's Bollywood Moment by ARUSHI AVACHAT, and Dragonfruit by MAKIIA LUCIER!

Tuesday, April 30th at 6PM ET via Crowdcast!

Superpowered Stories!

A Little Bit Super: With Small Powers Come Big Problems is the latest superpowered collection of stories that you won't want to miss! Edited by GARY SCHMIDT & LEAH HENDERSON, this middle grade anthology is packed to the brim with clever and funny tales of young characters coping with a minor superpower — while also discovering their power as an individual! Follow along as they change themselves (there's a part-time shapeshifter story!), impact their communities, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique! This event will also feature contributors PABLO CARTAYA, JARRETT KROSOCZKA, KYLE LUKOFF, MITALI PERKINS, BRIAN YOUNG, NIKKI GRIMES, REMY LAI, MEG MEDINA, PAM MUÑOZ RYAN, LINDA SUE PARK, and IBI ZOBOI!

Wednesday, May 1st at 6PM ET via Crowdcast!

Class Is In Session!

Join us for the exciting launch of this fun new middle grade series, The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class, featuring the first two books in the series! This series is lead by KATE MESSNER, and the second installation comes from RAJANI LaROCCA! This great event features both of these talented authors, along with other future authors in the series such as: KARINA YAN GLASER, ELIOT SCHREFER, OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY PERKOVICH, and TRACEY BAPTISTE! Join us in store to discover Emma McKenna, Full Out by KATE MESSNER and Rohan Murthy Has a Plan by RAJANI LaROCCA!

Saturday, June 1st at 4PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Resiliency & Heart Are What Set This Book Apart!

Join us for the launch of This Book Won't Burn, the electric new YA title by SAMIRA AHMED! Uprooted and then dropped into a new school nothing like her old one, Noor is spiraling, determined to keep her head down to just make it to graduation. But when her new school starts banning "obscene” books that just turn out to be written by queer and BIPOC authors, Noor must decide if she's going to hold her tongue to make it to the end of the school year, or speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in. SAMIRA AHMED will be in-conversation with DHONIELLE CLAYTON.

Tuesday, May 7th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Overflowing with Love and Inspiration!

Join us for the launch of May You Love and Be Loved, the tender and beautifully-illustrated picture book about the hopes and dreams a parent has for their child, from author, poet, and activist CLEO WADE!

Wednesday, May 8th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Join Us for this Funny and Informative Storytime!

The Best Spot to Pee in NYC by HYESU LEE is a colorful romp through the Big Apple with Sue and her dog, Dutch, as the two of them search for the perfect spot to pee in NYC! Come on over to our 17th St. store to hear the story read by none other than the author/artist, HYESU LEE!

Sunday, April 28th at 11:30AM ET at Our 17th St Store!

YA Mysteries You Won't Be Able to Put Down!

The Edgar Awards celebrate books and short stories in the mystery, crime, suspense, and intrigue fields published within the U.S., and these jaw-dropping YA titles made the final cut! Prep schools, a road trip, and space itself make for unforgettable settings for these nail-biting tales! Tune in to check out Star Splitter by MATTHEW J. KIRBY, The Sharp Edge of Silence by CAMERON KELLY ROSENBLUM, My Flawless Life by YVONNE WOON, and Just Do This One Thing for Me by LAURA ZIMMERMANN!

Monday, April 29th at 6PM ET via Crowdcast!

Mysteries Abound in These Middle Grade Books!

Whether it's a high tech STEM camp, a remote ranch, or even Paris, when it comes to these characters, there's always something afoot! Tune in to hear about these Edgar Award finalists! The Edgar Awards celebrate books and short stories in the mystery, crime, suspense, and intrigue fields published within the U.S., and these great middle grade titles made the final cut! Tune in to root for The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto by ADRIANNA CUEVAS, The Jules Verne Prophecy by LARRY SCHWARZ, and Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp by LAMAR GILES!

Sunday, April 28th at 1PM ET via Crowdcast!

These Five Stories Make for One Great Storytime Event!

Follow along as five children, from five different cultures, and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City! Join us and listen as author/artist ELLEN WEINSTEIN reads from her new picture book Five Stories for this storytime event!

Saturday, April 27th at 11:30AM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Prepare for Intrigue — Both Magical and Mortal!

BRITTANY N. WILLIAMS is back with Saint-Seducing Gold, the riveting sequel to That Self-Same Metal! This thrilling YA fantasy novel has it all — royalty, mystery, magic, and mayhem! Join us at our 17th St Store for the launch of this action-packed adventure! BRITTANY N. WILLIAMS will be in conversation with OMAR HOLMON, co-founder of Black Nerd Problems.

Saturday, April 27th at 4PM ET at Our 17th St Store! 

Something Dark is Lurking...

Come get your fill of suspense with the thrilling YA launch for Dark Parts of the Universe by SAMUEL MILLER! In this chilling YA title, Willie has struggled his whole life to find his purpose, until he found the Game... or so he thought. As the Game begins to bring him and his friends down a dark and scary path, involving murder and even wilder things, it's up to the group to get to the bottom of just what the Game is, before it claims another victim.

Friday, April 26th at 6PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Slither On Over to Discover This Thrilling Tale!

Join us for this special event for Medusa, the newest mythological title from KATHERINE MARSH! Think you know the story of Medusa? Think again! When two siblings discover they're descended from the great Gorgon herself, they embark on a journey to clear her name! KATHERINE MARSH will be in conversation with 11 year-old Bookstagrammer Paige of @PagesforPaige!

Sunday, April 28th at 4PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Adventure, Magical Beings, and... Zombies?!

These thrilling middle grade tales are full of magic and mystery, and are sure to keep you guessing! Join us in-store for Winnie Zeng Shatters the Universe by KATIE ZHAO, The Cats of Silver Crescent by KAELA NOEL, Zombie Season 2: Dead in the Water by JUSTIN WEINBERGER, and Shock the Monkey by NEAL SHUSTERMAN! 

Sunday, May 5th at 4PM ET at Our 17th St Store!

Join Us for This Fun-filled Storytime Event!

Come along to our storytime featuring Who's Writing This Story?  by ROBIN NEWMAN, where we'll discover who the real boss of a story is... is it the writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Pop on over to our 17th St. Store to find out! This launch party will also feature a fun activity, cool swag, and snacks (plus a little something extra for the adults!)!

Saturday, May 11th at 11:30AM ET at Our 17th St Store!