Join our Indie Bookstore Day Party with some of our favorite New York City authors and artists!

Drop by Books of Wonder on April 26th to meet some amazing New York Times bestselling children's book creators!

In celebration of this years Indie Bookstore Day, we'll be hosting many wonderful New York City children's book authors and artists. Featuring story time, art demos, crafts, and more — your young readers are in for a treat!

Here's what to expect if you're joining us for our Indie Bookstore Day party!

* Meet superstar authors and artists who are ready to recommend some of their very own favorite reads to you and your young readers.

* Special art demos, story time sessions, and craft activities throughout the day you won't want to miss, led by authors and artists.

-  Our headliner, Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen with storytime and activity!

- Steve Light with storytime and drawing demo!

- Melissa Iwai with a DIY bookmark craft and demo!

- Jimbo Matison with a mini art lesson and activity!

* Grab a FREE autograph card! We'll have a very special Books of Wonder Independent Bookstore Day autograph card for every guest featuring the artwork below! Get yours and capture autographs from all the authors and artists roaming the store while you're here. 

Art by Sarah Ilustrisimo

(Psst! There will be a special prize in-store for our explorers who manage to find 5 of more authors and artists.) 

Check out our amazing roster below!

11:00 am

Steve Light (with storytime and drawing demo), the acclaimed author-illustrator of Have You Seen My Dragon?, Road Trip, A Spider Named Itsy, and the adored Gus and Sully series!

Chis Grabenstein, the bestselling author of beloved middle grade series such as Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Smartest Kid in the Universe, Dog Squad and Stinky's Stories (co-authored with J. J. Grabenstein).

J.J. Grabenstein, acclaimed co-author of Shine! and the Stinky's Stories series with Chris Grabenstein.

Tashie Bhuiyan, native New York author of Counting Down with You, Stay with my Heart , and the forthcoming I'll Pretend You're Mine.

Christina Li, award winning author of Clues to the Universe, Ruby Lost and Found, and True Love and Other Impossible Odds, as well as the forthcoming The Manor of Dreams.

OUR HEADLINER! Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen (with storytime and activity), adored author of many books including Roxie Loves Adventure, The Purrmaids, and most recently Cats in Construction Hats. 

12:00 pm

Melissa Iwai (with craft activity),  award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved books including Soup Day, How This Book Got Red, Let's Party! and the forthcoming A Banquet for Cecilia.

Denis Markell, author of the puzzle-packed mystery Click Here to Start, the Dungeons & Dragons-inspired adventure The Game Masters of Garden Place, and the kid-friendly horror story The Ghost in Apartment 2R.

1:00 pm

Jimbo Matison (with storytime and craft activity), the illustrator of the hilarious How to Draw a Happy Cat and How to Draw a Brave Chicken.

Ethan T. Berlin, the author of the humorous How to Draw a Happy Cat and How to Draw a Brave Chicken!

Hyewon Yum, award-winning creator of several picture books including Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!, Grandpa Across the Ocean, The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in its Mouth, and most recently Toto. 

Eric Geron, New York Times bestselling author of Fry Guys, A Tale of Two Princes, and most recently Leo Martino Steals Back His Heart.

But the festivities don't end there! Stay tuned for our Fantastic Middle Grade Reads panel at 3:00pm featuring:

The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn Garrett, NAACP Image Award-nominated author and filmmaker

The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family by Lorien Lawrence, acclaimed author of the spine-tingling series Fright Watch.

Right Back at You by Carolyn Mackler, award-winning author of beloved titles such as Not If I Can Help It and Best Friend Next Door.

The Gods' Revenge, the sequel to Medusa: The Myth of Monsters by Katherine Marsh, National Book Award Finalist.