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Great Graphic Novels for Young Readers!

Great Graphic Novels for Young Readers!
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
2pm 17th Street Store

Great Graphic Novels for Young Readers!

If you and your young readers are looking for the perfect graphic novels to devour this summer, then look no further! Come by as we welcome:

MATTHEW CODY, author of Speed Reader

JOHN PATRICK GREEN, author-illustrator of InvestiGators: Weather or Not

SAM ITA, author-illustrator of Aya and Her Magic Cat

MATTHEW LOUX, author-illustrator of My Journey to Japan: Escape to Yokai Mountain and illustrator of The Spark Experiment

Saturday, June 20th at 2pm at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Launch Event | The Wise Pickle by SABINA HAHN

Launch Event | The Wise Pickle by SABINA HAHN
Wed, Jul 08, 2026
6pm 17th Street Store

Picture Book Launch Event

The Wise Pickle with illustrator SABINA HAHN

Whether you're a fan of pickles, talking animals, or amazing stories, you won't want to miss out on celebrating the release of this whimsical new picture book!

Wednesday, July 8th at 6pm at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Graphic Pride!

Graphic Pride!
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
6pm Virtual

Graphic Pride!

Don't miss out on these great middle grade graphic novels from fantastic queer creators! Tune in online as we welcome:

MAI KOBABE and SWATI "LUCKY" SRIKUMAR, author-illustrators of Opting Out

REX OGLE author of Fruitcake: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes #3)

MARKER SNYDER ,author-illustrator of First Kiss with Fangs

JUAN E. ZAMBRANO, author-illustrator of Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain

Friday, June 19th at 6pm EST via Crowdcast!

 

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NYC Launch Event | Kindergarten Gets Ready by NAOMI DANIS

NYC Launch Event | Kindergarten Gets Ready by NAOMI DANIS
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
6pm 17th Street Store

Kindergarten Gets Ready

Author NAOMI DANIS is joining us to celebrate the NYC launch of her critically acclaimed new picture book: Kindergarten Gets Ready. It's the perfect read to drum up excitement for starting school, showcasing the care that teachers put into making kindergarten comfortable and fun for every student. Whether your young one is nervous for the first day or already looking forward to it, this is a read (and an event) that you won't want to miss!

Wednesday, June 24th at 6pm at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Queer Horror for Teens!

Queer Horror for Teens!
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
3pm Virtual

Queer Horror for Teens!

Tune in from anywhere and prepare for scares as we welcome a panel of queer authors and their chilling YA tales! We're so excited to be hosting JILL BAGUCHINSKY, author of So Witches We Became, RYAN LA SALA, author of The Dead of Summer, ASHLEE LATIMER, author of Witchkiller, and COREY LIU, author of He's So Possessed with Me. From stories of secrets beneath the waves to dangerous spirits and sinister spells, these are books that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Join us as we delve into them!

Saturday, June 13th at 3pm EST via Crowdcast! 

 

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Picture Book Pride

Picture Book Pride
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
2pm 17th Street Store

Picture Book Pride

From heartwarming stories to true tales of activism, join us as we celebrate Pride with spectacular picture books from queer writers and illustrators! We're thrilled to welcome:

CINDY LOZITO, illustrator of What Kind of Queen?: A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria

NICOLE MELLEBY, author of Poppy's Question

DAVID BARCLAY MOORE, author of Night Flight

ROBB PEARLMAN, author of Pink Is for Boys

Sunday, June 21st at 2pm at Our 17th St Store! 

 

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Storytime with the Artist | EDEL RODRIGUEZ

Storytime with the Artist | EDEL RODRIGUEZ
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
11:30am 17th Street Store

My Papi's Hands

Join us for a Father's Day storytime with EDEL RODRIGUEZ, illustrator of My Papi's Hands! This picture book is a touching tribute to the fathers and Latine laborers whose love and labor make their community and home stronger -- and inspire the next generation to do the same. With beautiful lyrical language, and gorgeous woodcut illustrations, this is a book, and an event, that you just can't miss!

Sunday, June 21st at 11:30am at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Storytime with the Author | STEPH STILWELL

Storytime with the Author | STEPH STILWELL
Sat, Jun 13, 2026
11:30am 17th Street Store

I Believe in You!

We're over the moon to be hosting New York Times bestselling author-illustrator STEPH STILWELL for storytime with her board book, I Believe in You! Get ready to blast off and explore the galaxy with some alien friends in this new release from the creator of the Delish Delights series! Out-of-this-world illustrations, heartwarming affirmations, and space puns galore make for a read aloud—and a storytime—that you just can't miss. Join us for a morning full of fun!

Saturday, June 13th at 11:30am at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Meet Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell!

Meet Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell!
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
2pm 17th Street Store

102

Meet Caldecott Medalist

Matthew Cordell!

Books of Wonder is thrilled to be hosting Caldecott Medalist MATTHEW CORDELL as we celebrate his spectacular new picture book: 102. It's a dreamy, fantastical tale that will have you and your young ones transfixed from the first page to the last. Join us in-store to hear all about it!

Sunday, June 14th at 2pm at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Launch Event | Casting April by WENDY LU

Launch Event | Casting April by WENDY LU
Tue, Jun 16, 2026
6pm 17th Street Store

Casting April

We'll be entering the world of the theater at the launch for middle grade novel Casting April—with author WENDY LU! It's a story all about friendship, identity, and the importance of chasing your dreams—and you just can't afford to miss it! Also joining the production will be STACY DAVIDOWITZ, author of Cut Loose! (Chance to Fly #2) and fellow theater enthusiast. Listen in for a discussion of books, writing, and (of course) this great new read!

Tuesday, June 16th at 6pm at Our 17th St Store!

 

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Great Graphic Novels for Middle Grade!

Great Graphic Novels for Middle Grade!
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
6pm Virtual

Great Graphic Novels for Middle Grade!

Tune in from anywhere to hear all about these amazing middle grade graphic novels! We're so excited to be hosting SARA AMINI, author of Mixed Feelings, SEQUOIA BLANKENSHIP and ROB THOMPSON, author and illustrator of Feo the Chupacabra, GARETH HINDS, author-illustrator of The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel: Deluxe Edition, and DANI JONES, author-illustrator of My Sister, the Freak. From alien invasions to not-so-mythical monsters to the complicated world of middle school, these are terrific tales about the trials and triumphs of growing up. Join us to meet the minds behind them!

Thursday, June 11th at 6pm via Crowdcast!!

 

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