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Independent Bookstore Day 2024!

  • Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA, 94025 United States (map)
 
 

We can’t wait to see you at Kepler’s for Independent Bookstore Day! We have a whole day of events planned so, whether you’d like to practice your drawing skills, meet some truly inspiring local authors or test your bookish knowledge, there is something for everyone!

Timeline

11:00am - 1:00pm: Gene Luen Yang: Interactive Presentation + Signing
Graphic novel lovers rejoice! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Yang will be hosting an interactive presentation, followed by a signing. Best for readers between ages of 8-15, Gene will talk about how videogames can inspire storytelling. Pre-order books from this link.

1:15am - 2:00pm: Pet Portraits: A Kids Drawing Workshop with Illustoria Magazine
Illustoria, a print magazine for creative kids and their grownups, will be hosting a workshop on drawing pet portraits! Best for artists of all ages; families welcome.

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Author Signings
We're thrilled to have the award-winning author collective of Dave Eggers, Michael Chabon, Khaled Hosseini, R.O. Kwon, Vendela Vida, Daniel Gumbiner, and Rita Bullwinkel. Books for all authors will be available for purchase day of.

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Trivia
End your IBD with trivia at the happiest of hours - 5pm! We'll test your knowledge with questions about all things books and Kepler's. Prizes include gift cards and tickets to upcoming events.

Earlier Event: April 24
Rainn Wilson: Soul Boom
Later Event: May 7
May Non-Fiction Book Club