2023 Indie Bookstore Day!

Come celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Books of Wonder, alongside 35+ New York City authors & artists!

Meet New York Times-bestselling authors, Caldecott medal-winning illustrators, and some of our favorite local children's books creators! 


Join us on Indie Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 29th to meet 35+ NYC children's books authors and artists who'll be roaming our aisles as superstar guest booksellers. Come meet them, grab their autograph, and learn all about their own new books  and discover their old favorites! See the full roster here. 

Here's what to expect if you're joining us for our Indie Bookstore Day celebration!
  • 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 classes and story time sessions throughout the day you won't want to miss, led by authors and artists.

  • Grab an autograph card! We'll have a very special Books of Wonder Independent Bookstore Day 2023 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. 

Purchase ANY of the featured titles below from our guest authors & artists and automatically receive a FREE Books of Wonder exclusive Indie Bookstore Day Print, signed by the artist (a $10 value)! (One art print per order.) 

You’ll also be automatically entered to win our online giveaway: this stunning art print SIGNED by an assortment of authors and artists joining us for Indie Bookstore Day! This is truly a unique gift you can’t get anywhere else but Books of Wonder!