We sadly bid you adieu "As C. S. Lewis noted, "We read to know we are not alone." We have enjoyed accompanying you on your reading journey and wish you many more seasons of getting lost in great books. Although we have been selling through our inventory over the last couple of months, all remaining books will be... Continue Reading →
Liz Wong’s book launch party
Please help celebrate Liz Wong's debut picture book, QUACKERS! WHEN: Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 pm WHERE: Mockingbird Books! About QUACKERS: A cat who thinks he’s a duck? He must be Quackers!! This quirky funny book is about standing out, fitting in, and building a life with room for all. “Wong’s delightful illustrations perfectly capture... Continue Reading →
Inside Story: A 2015 Extravaganza!
The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators invites you to attend our Fall 2015 Inside Story Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm Mockingbird Books, Seattle 7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle WA 98115 We hold this celebration twice a year so booksellers, librarians, teachers, and other children's book lovers can hear the "stories behind the stories"... Continue Reading →
Time for…Inside Story!
See the banner, above? It's pretty much all you need to know. If you're interested in being a presenter, please click HERE. The application deadline is OCTOBER 10, 2015. To be eligible as a presenter, you need to be able to say "YES!" to all of the following: • You are an SCBWI member... Continue Reading →
Mockingbird staff changes
In the June newsletter from Mockingbird Books, there are some personnel changes that seem appropriate to pass along to all of you with local book events and launches in the future: Because our local independent bookstores are so important to getting books into the hands of kids, it's great to know who you're dealing with!... Continue Reading →
Help wanted: Mockingbird Books
From Alison Post, Manager Mockingbird Books 7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-518-5886 Hi! We are looking to hire a part-time bookseller and trying to get the word out to people that have interest and experience. We have hosted the Inside Story here at the shop a number of times,... Continue Reading →
And then comes Tom
Local author Tom Brenner will read his newest picture book, And Then Comes Christmas, which is a must have holiday book and a beautiful follow-up picture book to And Then Comes Halloween. Please come celebrate Tom Brenner’s second book at Mockingbird Books in Green Lake. WHEN: Saturday, September 13 at 11am
Daddy dearest
This Saturday, March 8 at 11am, Bellingham picture book author Derek Munson appears at Mockingbird Books (7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, in Greenlake) in honor of his first book in nearly a decade. Following his 2000 debut, Enemy Pie, Derek's Bad Dad tells the tale of a father who manages to find himself in trouble a... Continue Reading →
A weekend at Mockingbird Books
Here's a fairy tale that never gets old! Celebrate the launch of Rosamund Hodge's debut YA novel, Cruel Beauty. It's a new take on Beauty and the Beast, and is already getting some buzz. The festivities will take place next Friday, January 31 at 7pm at Mockingbird Books near Greenlake in... Continue Reading →
Hurry! Get on the Inside track!
Inside Story is under a week away! Which means, dear SCBWI-WWA folk, your presence will make all the difference! Please come! Support all the great work by your colleagues and mentors, ideas that became BOOKS. Mockingbird Books is the place to be, starting at 4pm. Please RSVP to info@mockingbirdbooksgl.com to attend. Featured presenters include: ... Continue Reading →