The Voracious Reader ~ for young people with an appetite for books

Teachers, librarians, homeschoolers: mark your calendars for our special peek at spring books. Free posters and classroom handouts with your purchase. Present your school ID, recent pay stub, or homeschooling confirmation letter and receive 20% off hardcover books, 15% off paperbacks.

Call or email with reservations please: (914) 630-4581

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Won't You Be Our Valentine?
Saturday, February 13, 2010,
2:00pm - 4:00pm

We're celebrating the debut picture book 'My Heart is Like a Zoo' by author/artist Michael Hall. We'll be reading his wonderful book and other Valentine's Day books and offering related crafts. The fun begins at 2 and is best suited for families with children ages 3-7.

Come make a love-bug or a heart-y zoo animal! FREE!

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Free Books / Cheap Pizza
Friday, February 26, 2010,
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teens 12-14 get together, chat about favorite and upcoming YA books and eat pizza. Choose a free review copy of a not-yet-published book. Call to reserve your spot.

*Pls. note: $3.00 fee covers cost of pizza
and soda.

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Super Sale Saturday!
11:00 am Saturday, January 9th

Help us ring out the old and make way for the new with fabulous
savings and fun!

*Up to 50% off on selected items
*Giveaways, posters
*Hourly Raffle: enter with every $10 purchase
* Games, stories, contests, with prizes for all ages
*Help us clean out our back room! We've got magnets, posters, totebags, a life sized Wimpy Kid and more!

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Whether you're an armchair traveler or actively looking for ideas for your family's next trip, you'll enjoy this presentation by one of Larchmont's leading travel experts, Diane Hechler, President of D. Tours Travel.

Hear her suggestions on finding the right match for you and your family "beyond Disneyworld."

We'll have fun for the little ones too, with travel games and crafts as well as light refreshments. Be sure to check out our wonderful selection of travel books for inspiration and don't forget some great road trip books for tweens and teens.

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Meet YA Superstars LIBBA BRAY
and DAVID LEVITHAN
Friday, December 4, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet YA Superstars LIBBA BRAY and DAVID LEVITHAN and rising star Natalie Standiford in a spectacular holiday season kickoff. Not a vampire among them but trust me, they will DAZZLE you, as will their books: Going Bovine, Love is the Higher Law and How to Say Goodbye in Robot. An evening of AWESOME!

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A Little Bit of Heaven
Saturday, December 5, 2009
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Renowned fashion photographer Suza Scalora has created the perfect book for the season, EVIDENCE OF ANGELS. Celebrate the spirit of giving: become a Book Angel and donate a book to a needy child (we’ll reward your generosity with a 25% off coupon for January). Young members of The Westchester Harp Ensemble will provide music. Holiday crafts and refreshments. A very special event for the whole family.

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O Hannukah O Hannukah!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Join Larchmont’s own wonderful storyteller Amalia Hoffman for a Hannukah Celebration with her story of The Klezmer Bunch, a rollicking tale of musicians and a runaway baby carriage. Amalia’s joyful enthusiasm charms young and old alike. Come for the fun and the delicious ruggelach!

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We are ecstatic (that’s a fancy word for very, very happy) to host Jane O’Connor, the creator of the adored Fancy Nancy books. She’s done it again with a delightful tale of Christmas excitement. Come meet the best-selling author, get a personalized book, enjoy refreshments, make a tree-topper. (The fun begins at 2pm but clever shoppers are buying books now for advance signing in case little ones tire of line waiting.)

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Books and Bagpipes
Thursday, November 19, 2009
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: The Voracious Reader

In 16th century Scotland, eleven- year-old Angus Macnab finds himself the sole survivor of his clan and must uncover his heritage and reveal ancient secrets. Meet author and bagpiper Julie Hahnke in a special after-school book signing of her new middle-grade book The Grey Ghost.

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Ooh La La!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
2:30pm - 5:30pm

Come celebrate the arrival of wonderful French picture books! We’re celebrating with beloved local teacher/entertainer Armelle Gloaguen and her newest C.D., Discover a World of Music. Best for ages 3 – 7 but, as always, the whole family is welcome.

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Lucky 13 - Teen Event
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Superstitious? Test your luck on Friday the 13th with another great teen/tween event. A fantasy trio of three remarkable authors and their newest books: Sarah Beth Durst, Ice, Carolyn MacCullough, Once a Witch, and Delia Sherman, The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen. Best for ages 10 - 14.

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Another Faust - Teen Event
Sunday, November 8, 2009
2:00pm - 5:30pm

Celebrate our new holiday hours as we host an awesome duo for teens. Meet the fascinating sister-brother team Dina and Daniel Nayeri. She’s a Harvard/Princeton grad and public speaker living in Amsterdam. He’s a writer, stuntman and NYC pastry chef. Together they’ve created a delicious retelling of the classic Faustian bargain set in a modern New York City prep school. Refreshments served.

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Ivy and Bean Party
Saturday, November 7, 2009
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Doomed to dance! Join us for a celebration of the eagerly anticipated 6th book of the beloved Ivy and Bean series. We’ll have a raffle, games, and an easy-peasy manicure for fans of this irrepressible duo! Best suited for ages 6-9.

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Educators' Afternoon
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time: 4:45pm - 6:00pm

Teachers, librarians, homeschoolers…mark your calendars for Nov. 4th at 4:45 when we host our Educators’ Afternoon. Hear about the latest great reads, get free posters and classroom handouts with purchase. Present your school ID, recent pay stub, or homeschooling confirmation letter and receive
20% of all hardcover books. Call for reservations please. (914) 630-4581

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October 2009 Events at The Voracious Reader

After School Book Signing
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meet and talk with John Hulme and Michael Wexler, co-authors of The Lost Train of Thought. Packed with action, humor and a whole slew of new puns, this third in the series The Seems is a "thrilling, nail-biting adventure".

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Wimpy Party
Monday, October 12, 2009
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Columbus may have discovered the New World but you can discover the newest Wimpy Kid book at our Wimpy Party on Columbus Day! Pre-order your book now and get on our reservation list!

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Teen Event
Friday, October 16, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens: Do NOT miss author Justine Larbalestier signing her provocative and critically acclaimed new book, LIAR. "Reader will be guessing and theorizing long after they've finished this gripping story." Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Graveyard Book Party
Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us in the "Danse Macabre" to celebrate this year's spectacular Newbery winner The Graveyard Book. Be a part of our contest to win a visit from author Neil Gaiman! Costumes, prizes and surprises.
Ages 8 and up. Reservations Please.

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Halloween Fun for Littles
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm

We'll be celebrating all day with treats for costumed visitors. Games, coloring, prizes!

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Thursday, September 10 2009 at 10:00am

Larchmont Sidewalk Sale
Help us celebrate local businesses as we put up the umbrella and join in the town-wide sale!

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Saturday, September 19, 2009
2:30pm - 5:30pm

Happy Birthday Bad Kitty!
Meet author/illustrator Nick Bruel! Come say Happy Birthday to Bad Kitty as she gets up to more hysterical hijinks!

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Thursday, September 24, 2009
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: New Rochelle Public Library

Junie B. Jones Bus Tour
Meet the mischievous Junie B. as she rolls into town with the Stupid Smelly Bus Tour! We’re hosting Junie B. at the New Rochelle Library. Come for a free live theatrical performance, cool giveaways, and an official
book stamping.

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Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11:00am

Music Together/ Mommy Monday
Join us for a musical mommy monday with guest jean young of "Music Together." For mothers and babies

18 months and younger.

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Friday, September 25, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Gods and Goddesses Event for Teens
Come dressed as your favorite ancient god or goddess as award winning author Esther Friesner signs her newest book. Sphinx's Princess is the third of her acclaimed princess novels, mixing history and myth in a thrilling concoction.

Win a prize for best costume!

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Saturday, September 26, 2009
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Back-To-School Fun!
Meet author Arthur Yorinks and illustrator
Richard Egielski who'll share the joys of homework ... that is, when your school tools do it for you!

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Meet Patricia Reilly Giff
A not-to-be missed event, for readers and aspiring young writers.

Renowned author, Patricia Reilly Giff, joins us with her newest novel, Wild Girl. Giff is a two time recipient of the Newbery Honor for Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods. Wild Girl is a poignant tale of a delightful girl and her spirited horse. Kirkus Reviews calls this newest "a stakes winner" and Horn Book praises it as " much more than the usual horse story."

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Free Books and Cheap Pizza!
Friday, June 26th, 6:00 pm

Teens 12-14 get together, chat about favorite and upcoming YA books and eat pizza. Choose a free review copy of a not-yet-published book. Call to reserve your spot.

*Please note new policy: $3.00 fee covers cost of pizza and soda.

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We Love a Parade!
Friday July 3rd 2:30pm

Meet artist/illustrator Julie Fortenberry as she reads Pippa at the Parade then join our Independence Day Parade along Palmer Avenue. Crafts and refreshments. All ages welcome.

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Young Critics Club
Tuesday July 7th 4-5pm

Kids 8-12 gather to discuss favorite reads and go home with a free advance review copy of a not-yet-published book. Snacks served. Please call to reserve your spot.

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It’s a Love-In!
Thursday July 9th 7pm

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock with local author Catherine Hiller and friends and their new book Woodstock Revisited. This groovy book for adults offers a firsthand view of a generation’s defining moment. Bring your teens, tweens and toddlers alike for a far-out celebration with crafts, refreshments and signing. Come dressed as a hippie and receive 10% off all titles!

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Steve “The Dirtmeister®” Tomecek Saturday July 25th 2:30 pm

Get down and dirty with Steve “The Dirtmeister®” Tomecek, geologist and consultant to the National Geographic Society. Explore the dynamics of dirt and learn experiments from a real scientist to do at home.

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Free Books and Cheap Pizza!*
Friday July 31st 6-7:30pm

Teens 12-14 get together, chat about favorite and upcoming YA books and eat pizza. Choose a free review copy of a not-yet-published book. Call to reserve your spot.

*Pls. note new policy: $3.00 fee covers cost of pizza and soda.

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June 2009 Events at The Voracious Reader

Young Critics Club
Tuesday, June 2nd, 4:00PM

Join other book lovers in our special club for young critics! Kids 8-12 gather to discuss favorite reads and go home with free advance review copies of not-yet-published books. Snacks served. Please call to reserve your spot.

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Under the Forever Sky Author Visit
Friday, June 5th, 6:00PM

Join Eve Yohalem for a special teen/tween night and author signing. We will be celebrating the debut of her new book Under the Forever Sky. “As a future conservation zoologist whose mother is the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, thirteen-year-old Lucy uses her knowledge for survival when she is kidnapped and subsequently escapes.” A thrilling page turner of a true story! Refreshments served.

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Sock Monkey Workshop
Tuesday, June 9th, 6:00PM

Make a monkey and peruse our wonderful sampling of great craft books. In a workshop for parents and kid (ages 8 -12) Rose Howard will be showing you how to stitch up your own sock monkey from used socks or new fabric. Please bring $10.00 per person to pay for materials. Space is limited so sign up now!

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Pajama Party
Friday, June 12th, 6:00PM

Get your PJ's on and join us for a sleepy-time read aloud!

Author Raina Moore shares her newest book of loving animal mothers crooning to their cherished offspring. Milk and cookies served.

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Free Books and Cheap Pizza!
Friday, June 26th, 6:00PM

Teens 12-14 get together, chat about favorite and upcoming YA books and eat pizza. Choose a free review copy of a not-yet-published book. Call to reserve your spot.
*Please note new policy: $3.00 fee covers cost of pizza and soda.

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May 2009 Events at The Voracious Reader

MEOW –Wow! Saturday May 2nd 1:30-3:30 pm

Meet Matthew Van Fleet, creator
of the New York Times bestsellers
Dog and Alphabet, and photographer
Brian Stanton. Get your copy of their
latest book, CAT, plus meet cats and
kittens from Larchmont Pet
Rescue, available for adoption!

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After School Book Release Party Tuesday May 5th 3-5 pm

After school book release party for book five in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Giveaways, contests and games.

Pre-order The Last Olympian by phone or email. The Prophecy is fast approaching!

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Book Signing and Baseball Celebration Sunday May 3rd 2–4 pm

Come talk books and baseball with author Kevin Markey. Get a signed copy of his new book Slumpbuster, “a fun-filled and hilarious read that young baseball enthusiasts are sure to love.”* *Tim Green, New York Times bestselling author of Football Genius

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Children’s Book Week Kick-off Saturday May 9th 1-3 pm

We continue the tradition, celebrated since 1919, of Children’s Book Week. Free posters, bookmarks, refreshments and lots of stories! Vote for your favorite books of this year. Come dressed as your favorite book character and get 20% off your purchase!

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It’s Moving Day! Saturday, May 16 th, 2-4 pm

Whether you’re planning a move or simply moving through change, you and your family will enjoy hearing Dr. Jill Kristal talk about family transitions.

President of Transitional Learning Center, Dr. Kristal has two decades of expertise helping families with relocation. Come for discussion and tips, if you’re the new kid on the block or welcoming one.

Tuesday, March 24th 10:30 am

Join our Special Musical Storytime with Jean Young of MUSIC TOGETHER
for children ages five and under

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Teen Books and Pizza
Friday, March 27th, 6-7:30 pm

Twelve to 14 year olds are invited to an evening of free books and pizza. Choose a review copy of a not-yet-released book, meet other avid readers and grab a slice! Reservations please: 630-4581.

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Special Sunday Opening for a Special
Book Signing
Sunday, March 29th, 3 pm

Meet author Elka Weber and artist Adam Gustavson with their acclaimed book The Yankee at the Seder. A true story of a Jewish Yankee soldier joining a Southern family’s Passover meal shows how common values can overcome differences. This remarkable picture book illuminates history in a way that can be appreciated by readers of all backgrounds. Recommended for ages 5-9 but the entire family is welcome as always.
Light refreshments.

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The Klezmer Bunch
Saturday April 4th, 2-4 PM

Join in a joyous celebration of klezmer music with local author/illustrator Amalia Hoffman and her tambourine playing goat Masha, as she tells the tale of traveling musicians on their way to a wedding. This rollicking folk tale will delight young and old. Music, refreshments, and a free tambourine with purchase of her delightful book.

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Bunny Tales Storytime
Saturday, April 11th, 11am till Noon

Come for egg-straordinary fun at our special Bunny Tales Storytime! We’ll have Easter stories, song and crafts for ages 3-6.
Jellybeans too!

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Dinosaur Day

Saturday, April 18 th, 2-4 PM

It’s Dinosaur Day at the Voracious Reader with author/illustrator Bernard Most! If you dig dinos don’t miss this fun event for boys and girls! Stories, crafts and light refreshments.

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Unplugged Fun
Wednesday, April 22nd, 1:30-3:30pm

We’ll be offering plenty of Unplugged Fun as we share games and pastimes that require only imagination, time and a sense of fun. Make a Chinese jump rope, learn three kinds of Hopscotch, hear a story and find out how kids had fun BEFORE the wired world!

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Young Critics Club
Tuesday, March 3rd, 4-5 PM

Free books, snacks and book talk for 8-12 year olds.
Tell us what you love to read!
Reservations please: 630-4581.

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 14th, 2 pm

Learn some fancy footwork from Champion Irish Step Dancer Erin Hayes, visiting us from The Performing Arts Center of Westchester. We’ll have Irish folklore and fun beginning at 2pm. Light refreshments.

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We’re Turning Two!
Saturday, March 21st

Come celebrate our second birthday and let us shower you with thanks for your support! Free gifts, posters, stories, crafts, refreshments and more! Help us make our special day a wonderful community celebration!

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February 2009 Events at The Voracious Reader

Saturday, February 7th, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Meet Fashion Kitty author/illustrator Charise Harper and help your favorite stuffed animal get dressed for the runway or a superhero adventure!

All ages welcome but most suitable for ages 5 - 10. Light refreshments and giveaways while they last!

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Don't miss this chance to shower your pint-sized (or teen-sized) valentine with literary love! Meet 10 wonderful authors and illustrators as we participate in this first ever Kids Authors Day book signing event taking place in New England and elsewhere this valentine's Day. Come early for fun and refreshments!

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Saturday January 17th 2 -4 pm
It's a Winter Faerie Ball!

Come chase away the winter's chill with the magic of an enchanting Faerie Ball! Wear your snowiest white and join us for wintery crafts, games and refreshments while we share our favorite fairy stories.

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with The Voracious Reader and Ray's Chinese Cafe! Meet storyteller, magician, ventriliquist and author Grace Chang along with Jin Jin the Dragon. Learn how Chinese dragons are different from all others.Receive a special 10% off coupon for Ray's with each purchase of Ms. Chang's charming book.

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December 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

Throughout this holiday season we will be collecting new as well as gently used
books to donate to the Reach Out and Read program at the Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle. Headed locally by pediatrician Dr. Margaret Levitt, the program promotes early literacy. Books are handed out at well- child visits, volunteers read aloud in the waiting room and parents are advised about the benefits of reading with their children.

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Step back in time with our Victorian Christmas Celebration. We’ll have carolers from the New York Conservatory for the Arts and classic Christmas stories. We’ll also have old fashioned crafts and light refreshments. Mark your calendar!

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Join our guest, Jean Young of Music Together, for a special Musical Story Time for children ages five and under.

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The Voracious Reader and generous customers have provided the books, wrapping and trim. You provide the giving spirit and gift wrapping skills. Gift-wrapped books will be donated to the Reach Out and Read program at Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle.

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Be sure to ask us for a leaf or two to share some of the things for which you’re most grateful. We’ll be assembling a beautiful tree in our window, reminding all of us of the joyful abundance of our lives!

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Now you see him … now you don’t! Come for our Hallowee’kend Celebration with Magic and Conjurations by the famed Vanishing Vinny.

“Vanishing Vinny is one of the rising stars on the magic scene. His combination of wit and wizardry is making him a favorite with audiences from coast to coast. Catch him if you can!” - Jeff McBride, Las Vegas Headliner

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Tuesday November 4th, 4 -5 pm

Young Critics Club: Get free review copies of books, meet other book lovers and talk about the books you love. Ages 8-12. Write to info@thevoraciousreader.com or call 630-4581 to reserve your spot.

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It’s a Triple-icious Celebration of Yummy Books! Come for stories, crafts and cupcakes as we share 3 delicious books: Pinkalicious (Victoria Kann), If You Give a Cat a Cupcake (Laura Joffe Numeroff), and Gingerbread Friends (Jan Brett). Free sparkly stickers and chef hats while they last! It’s a recipe for fun!

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Saturday, November 15th, 3pm

Celebrate community with award winning author Roni Schotter whose latest picture book reflects her own warm, extended family and community growing up in New York City. The House of Joyful Living tells the story of a little girl surrounded by loving family traditions and the change that will come with a new baby. This nostalgic yet timeless tale will warm your heart. Come for a story and rugelach for the upcoming holidays!

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Friday, November 14th through Sunday, November 16th

We’re delighted to partner with our neighbor Anelle Gandelman Fine Art, 1989 Palmer Ave for a very special pre-holiday exhibit: Wondrous! A Celebration of Children’s Book Art, featuring works by such renowned artists as Robert Byrd, R. Gregory Christie, Susan Jeffers, Ed Young and others. Original art and prints will be available. The closing reception will initiate holiday hours at The Voracious Reader on Sunday, November 16th. The artists will sign their books from 2 – 5 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

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Friday Nov.21st Free Books and Pizza for Teens

Final Friday gets bumped a week ahead to accommodate Thanksgiving.
Teens 12-14 come for pizza, book chat and advance copies of books to review. Reservations: (914) 630-4581 or info@thevoraciousreader.com

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Saturday Nov.22 Celebrate Unchained America

One day a year, America’s Main Street businesses ask you to shop only local independent stores in your community. Learn the benefits to your family and neighbors by “putting your money where your house is.” Come for refreshments, give-aways and share in the growing localism movement.

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Saturday Oct. 4th 1pm

Meet John Hulme and Michael Wexler, creators of the award winning series, The Seems, where young Becker Drane is a Fixer in the parallel universe that
allows our world to exist.

In Book 2, The Split Second, Becker Drane returns for
another exciting mission. Part science fiction, part fantasy,
a lot of inventive fun, The Seems is great for Eoin Colfer
and Rick Riordan fans!

The book is recommended for ages 8 to 12.

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Young Critics Club meets for snacks and free books. Get free review copies of books, meet other book lovers and talk about the books you love. Ages 8-12, write to info@thevoraciousreader.com or call 630 – 4581 to reserve your spot.

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Meet the remarkable Patricia Polacco, award winning artist and author of dozens of the world’s most beloved picture books. A true storyteller, Ms. Polacco will share
For The Love of Autumn with us - a tale of a rescued kitten and an endearing love story. This is a special event for the whole family.

Light refreshments and free posters while they last.

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Teachers, librarians, homeschoolers ... mark your calendars for Tuesday evening, October 14th. The Voracious Reader will be hosting our Educators' Evening. Hear about the latest great reads for the children of all ages and abilities you serve plus get great posters for classroom decoration.

Present your school system ID, recent pay stub, or homeschooling confirmation letter and receive 2o% off all hardcover books. Please call 630 -1481 or write info@thevoraciousreader.com for a reservation.

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Meet author Deborah Blumenthal as she shares the story of Charlie Hits It Big, about a talented little guinea pig who seeks stardom in Hollywood only to realize there’s no place like home.

Afterwards, Dr. Marcus Suppo, D.V.M. of Mamaroneck Veterinary Hospital on Post Road will offer helpful tips on choosing a first pet and answer your small pet questions.

Great fun for the 4 to 7 year old crowd as well as useful information for parents.

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September 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

Saturday, Sept.6th 1- 3 pm

She's back and badder than ever! It's Bad Kitty again and this time she Gets a Bath! Author/illustrator Nick Bruel will have you rolling with laughter as he reads from his brand new illustrated early chapter book. Think 'Diary of a Not -so - Wimpy Cat' and come for the fun. All ages welcome, light refreshments served.

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Tuesday, Sept 9th 10:30 am

We'll be hosting a special musical storytime with the wonderful Jean Young of Music Together. For children ages five and under. Come join in the story and song!

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Sunday Sept.14th 1pm

Meet Jane Yolen!

Hailed as The Hans Christian Anderson of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century, the legendary Jane Yolen has authored over 300 books and won countless awards. Celebrate the upcoming Talk like a Pirate Day with us as Jane reads from her newest book Sea Queens: Women Pirates Around the World. In honor of Ms. Yolen's appearance we'll have the amazing Johnson Girls, singing authentic a cappella sea chanteys and maritime music. This is a family event you won't want to miss!

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Midnight Brisingr Party

Celebrate the arrival of Brisingr, Book Three in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. There will be contests, games and refreshments for young dragon riders and fans as we anticipate the midnight release of this long awaited penultimate volume!

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Saturday, September 27th 1 - 3 pm

Welco

me to New Avalon, where everyone has a personal fairy. Charlie's is a parking fairy. Problem is she's fourteen, can't drive, and doesn't want to. She hates her fairy. How to Ditch Your Fairy is the tale of her quest to ditch it and get a better one such as her best friend's clothes-shopping fairy or her worst enemy's all-boys-will-like-you fairy.

Hilarious! Adorable! Really fun! Justine Larbalestier’s fairies are like no others. I love them!”
—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Ironside and The Spiderwick Chronicles

Says Maureen Johnson (Suite Scarlett) " ... I don’t know how so much fun was squashed into these pages, but I am pretty sure that rules were broken in the process."

Come and meet the charmingly funny Justine Larbalestier, a self described " Sydney girl what writes novels, is obsessed with cricket, and travels way too much " and get a signed copy of her delightful latest novel for teens.

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Reserve your copy of book four in the Twilight Saga and receive an exclusive invitation to our Vampire's Black and White Ball. Don your finest in black and white (we'll add a touch of red!) and enjoy a deliciously dark evening of activities, readings, prizes and refreshments.

Receive your reserved copy of Breaking Dawn at midnight! Reserve now!

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Calling All Artists!
Collage Workshop with pop artist Michael Albert

Meet Michael Albert, modern pop artist and author of An Artist's America. Combining his art style with his recycling philosophy, he has created a signature line of artwork in which his materials are derived from consumer packaging, old photographs, and discarded cardboard. The results are brilliant collages in the spirit of Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s Soup.

Come for a book signing and free workshop where the author/artist will demonstate his process. Signed prints available as well!

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Sand-and-Sunburn-Free Beach Party for young teens!
We'll be highlighting the best of the summer beach reads, and expert Phyllis Gutterman of the wonderful Swiss line of beauty products, Arbonne, will talk about summer skin and hair care for teens. There'll be fabulous gifts, games and refreshments to start off the season beautifully!

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All Aboard for Train Day at The Voracious Reader with singer/guitarist Miss Rhea!
Get on board as we share the best new and old train books, songs and crafts! Bring your littlest engineers for a fast track to fun. Light refreshments.

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Free Books and Pizza - The Sequel!
Our first gathering was such a success weve decided to hold a regular Free Books and Pizza on the final Friday of each month. For ages 12 - 14. Call or
email to reserve space and pizza!

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June 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

Come for a Horse Lover's Event with reknowned author /illustrator Susan Jeffers.
We're celebrating her beautiful new picture book My Chincoteague Pony
with a reading and book signing. Have an art lesson with Ms. Jeffers as she shows you how to draw your own pony! Refreshments and some hands on fun with
Boulder Brook Equestrian Center.

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May 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

May 12th through 18th:
Celebrate Children's Book Week...
with a free poster from Mary Grand Pre, famed illustrator of The Harry Potter books. Vote online for your favorite books of the year and find out the winners on May 13th (posters available while supply lasts).
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Thursday evening, May 22:

FREE Books and Pizza!
If you're 12 to 14 and would like the chance to choose an advance review copy of a not-yet-released book, meet other avid readers and enjoy some pizza, stop by at 6 pm . We'll meet for about an hour, talk books and eat.
Call or email to reserve space and pizza!
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Saturday, May 24th, 11am:
Staying in town for Memorial Day Weekend?

Come bring the little ones for a special morning with reknowned author/illustrator Nick Bruel for the launch of his new picture book
Little Red Bird, awonderful tale in rhyme about an important choice.

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It's our first birthday!
We're Turning One! Come celebrate March 29th 1 - 4 pm with a Community Read Aloud, music, crafts, refreshments, special gifts and more!

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April 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

Saturday, April 5th 1 - 3 PM

It's Hug A Pug Day at The Voracious Reader as we host award winning author/illustrator duo Sean Bryan and Tom Murphy! They'll be sharing their latest book - The Juggling Pug - an amusing tale, told in wacky rhymes and witty illustrations, about a talented and mischievous Pug. Irresistible! The book is best for ages 3 - 6 but the whole family, as always, is welcome!

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Come Celebrate Our Favorite Valentine! Fancy Nancy is Back! When Fancy Nancy has to miss her best friend's Butterfly Birthday Bash to attend her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary, she's furious (mad is too plain for how she feels)!But she gets a surprise lesson in fancy from her grandparents. Looks like fancy runs in the family after all!

Come plain or fancy, but don't miss the fun of celebrating this delightful new book "Bonjour Butterfly" from best-selling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. We'll have crafts and games, refreshments and a free fancy gift (while they last!) with every purchase of the book.

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Join Larchmont's own Amalia Hoffman, storyteller and award winning illustrator and author for a book signing, music and sing along, and a hamentaschen baking demonstration! A delicious treat from her lovely book Purim Goodies.

Of course we'll be serving hamentaschen! Amalia even shares her recipe in her delicately illustrated and delightful tale of two troublemaking young maids who can't resist the aroma of freshly baked Purim pastries.

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Meet author Nancy McKenzie, already well known for her Arthurian tales for adults, as she launches Guinevere's Gift, the first book in the Chrysalis Queen Quartet for young adults.

A prophecy foretold Guinevere would one day be highest lady in the land, wed to a great king. But 13 years past the day of her birth, Gwen is anything but queenly, and nobody takes the prophecy seriously-especially not Gwen.

When she stumbles across a sinister plot that she alone might be able to prevent, Guinevere begins to realize her destiny is more complex than it seems-and this is only the beginning.

This thrilling story is intended for ages 10 to 14 but, as always, the entire family is welcome. Those in costume (think Renn Faire - although did you know that Arthurian legend is actually from the Dark Ages?) get to go to the head of the line for the book signing!

Live music from flutist Pamela Sklar. Light refreshments will be served. HUZZAH!

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December 2007 Events at The Voracious Reader

December 18th, 11 am
Special Musical Story Time with Music Together's Jean Young
On Tuesday morning, December 18th at 11 am, Jean Young of Music Together will be hosting a special Musical Story Time for children ages five and under.

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Friday evening December 14th,
6 - 8 pm
Victorian Christmas
Step back in time with our Victorian Christmas Celebration. We'll have Victorian carolers from the New York Conservatory for the Arts and classic Christmas stories. We'll also have old fashioned crafts and games.
Mark your calendar!

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Thursday, Dec.6th, 4:30-6:30 pm
Kids Get To Give Back
Come to our after school Gift Wrap Party! Scholastic, The Voracious Reader, and generous customershave provided the books, wrapping and trim. You provide the giving spirit and gift wrapping skills. Books will be donated to the Reach Out and Read program at Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle.

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Nevember 2008 Events at The Voracious Reader

Meet award winning author, storyteller and public radio
host Ellen Kushner
—Thursday, November 15th, at 7 PM

Meet award winning author, storyteller and public radio host Ellen Kushner at The Voracious Reader as we begin our holiday evening hours. Ellen will sign her newest book for young readers, The Golden Dreydl, based on a klezmer version for Chanukah of the Nutcracker Suite. Bring the whole family and enjoy the lively music of The Metropolitan Klezmer Quintet . Light refreshments will
be served.

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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH THE VORACIOUS READER
—Saturday, October 27th, Noon to 5 PM

Bring your littlest hobgoblins on Saturday, October 27th, for stories, crafts and more! Bewitching festivities and light refreshments from noon til five pm.

After sundown, ages 7 - 14 are welcome with a parent or caregiver for spookier fare, fortune telling, costume contest, ghost stories and other spine tingling tricks and treats - 7 until 9 pm.

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Teachers, librarians, homeschoolers ... mark your calendars for Thursday evening, October 18th 7 until 9. The Voracious Reader will be hosting our Educators' Evening. Hear about the latest great reads for the children of all ages and abilities you serve. Present your school system ID, recent pay stub, or homeschooling confirmation letter for a 20% discount on all hardcovers.

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Great Thundering Zeus!
Saturday, Sept. 29th —1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

It's Mythology Day at the Voracious Reader ... From Perseus to Percy Jackson, come explore the classics and their modern adaptations. We'll have games, contests, music and more! Take 10% off selected titles if you've worn your toga.

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Hooked on Pirates?
Saturday, Sept. 15th — noon until 4 p.m.

Come celebrate A Glorious Day O' Pirates with The Voracious Reader! Enjoy music, mayhem and merriment as we fly the Jolly Roger and share the best selection of all things piratical! Story and song, crafts and games ... a day to treasure! Prizes for best costumes! Light refreshments. Arrrr!

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Larchmont Gallery Walk
Saturday evening, July 14, 2007, 6 to 9 pm
Stop in along the self-guided Larchmont Gallery Walk for an art project and a selection of books for young art lovers.

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June 2007 Events at The Voracious Reader

PIONEER DAY!
Saturday, June 16th, 2007, 1 to 4 pm
Meet Jean Van Leeuwen, award winning author of over 50 books, as she signs and talksabout her newest picture book Papa and the Pioneer Quilt.Enjoy the music of Old Time banjo player Ray Alden and fiddler Ambrose Verdibello. Make a Father's Day quilt card! Don your bonnet or britches... Prizes for best costumes! Light refreshments.

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MAGICAL MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY
Friday July 20—Saturday July 21st, 2007, 11 pm til 1 am
Go wild about Harry with our MAGICAL MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY of the avidly awaited and final *** Book 7 *** Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows