In-Store Events: September/October 2008 STORYTIME Starting October 9th, Storytime will be held every Thursday at 12:30pm We feature our own Storytime readers, sometimes with surprise guests, who entertain children with tales of fun and delight. RSVP required? No Recommended ages: All ages Admission price: Free Sunday, September 21st, 11:30am: “City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles” By Julie Jaskol, Brian Lewis and Elisa Kleven Join authors and illustrator Julie Jaskol, Brian Lewis and Elisa Kleven as they discuss and sign their new edition of City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles, (published by Angel City Press). To write City of Angels, Julie Jaskol, a second generation Angeleno, and Brian Lewis called on preservationists, historians, artists, community leaders, and local activists to help create an image of Los Angeles entrenched by the intimate knowledge and great love these people have for their hometown. They took walking tours, visited festivals, and picked through handwritten histories in cramped libraries. Ms. Kleven is an award-winning author and illustrator whose work is beloved by children, parents, teachers, and booksellers alike. Her many outstanding picture books include Abuela, by Arthur Dorros; De Colores and Diez Deditos, both by Joes-Luis Orozco; and her own The Paper Princess, The Puddle Pail, A Monster in the House, and Hooray, a Pinata! Elisa Kleven lives in Albany, California, with her husband, Paul; her daughter, Mia; her son, Ben; and their dog and cat. RSVP required? No Recommended ages: All ages Admission price: Free Saturday, September 27th, 11:30am: "Tea for Ruby" by Sarah The Duchess of York Ferguson (Author), & Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator) Robin Preiss Glasser, beloved illustrator of the bestselling "Fancy Nancy" series will present her latest book as Storyopolis kicks off its grand opening weekend. That Ruby! Wherever she goes, table cloths accidentally pull dishes to the floor, flowers get trampled and spaghetti somehow ends up in her hair. You can't take Ruby anywhere! One sunny morning, the postman brings Ruby an amazing invitation to have tea with -- the Queen! Ruby had better polish her manners and quickly. Will Ruby really be ready in time? Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Robin Preiss Glasser know a thing or two about the importance of manners and poise and being ladylike. In Tea for Ruby, they have created the irrepressible Ruby, whose antics and foibles with touch readers' hearts as she tries her very best to do things correctly. In the end, she knows she is loved for who she is, and that she will always be a princess, royal or not! RSVP required? No Recommended ages: All ages Admission price: Free Sunday, September 28th, 3:00pm: “The Shushybye Dream Band” Parents and their preschoolers who enjoy real rock ‘n roll, will want to head to Storyopolis for the live concert by the Koch Records sensation The Shushybye Dream Band. Led by talented singer Michael North - with Snoozles on guitar, Dozie on keyboards, Zeez on drums, and costumes that will put a smile on any Childs face. Come away with us to a wonderful dream world filled with music and fun of The Shushybye Dream Band. RSVP required? No Recommended ages: All ages Admission price: Free Saturday, October 4th, 11:00am: Saturday Scene at the Geffen Playhouse with bestselling author/illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi The Geffen & Storyopolis proudly present the acclaimed author/illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, live at the Geffen, with his newest book, Kenny & The Dragon. Intrigued by the notion that people judge on outward appearances, the Caldecott Honorist, New York Times bestseller, and co-creator of the international phenomenon The Spiderwick Chronicles, Tony DiTerlizzi, puts a new twist on a faded classic, The Reluctant Dragon, bringing its message to a new generation of young readers. Tony puts a fun-filled, thoroughly theatrical spin on Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of subterfuge and showmanship with this lighthearted romp of a retelling where it’s up to one clever little rabbit to give his neighbors front row seats to one of the best-known battles in history, the showdown between George and the Dragon. The day will be themed and include a live band that ushers in the presentation. Please visit www.geffenplayhouse.com or call 310-208-5454 for all the wonderful details. Storyopolis is proud to be part of "Saturday Scene" at The Geffen playhouse. Sunday, October 12th, 11:00am: "JACK AND THE BOX" By Art Spiegelman Storyopolis is proud to present a once in a lifetime event with the legendary Art Spiegelman!!! Art Spiegelman is a revolutionary pioneer, artist, editor, and visionary for the medium of comics and the emerging graphic novel. World-renowned for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel memoir, "Maus," and numerous other acclaimed works, Art Spiegelman will be presenting his newest childrens project "JACK AND THE BOX." The book is published by Toon Books, a company in which he serves as a Series Advisor for. "JACK JUST GOT A NEW TOY, and it’s full of surprises. Each time the box pops open, there’s a new and bigger surprise. Is it a silly toy, a scary toy...or something else entirely? With a limited vocabulary and unlimited imagination, art spiegelman applies his out-of-the-box thinking to a book that has all the surprise and bounce of a Jack-in-the-box. TOON BOOKS represents a whole new approach to books for emerging readers - a rethinking as radical as the first time Theodore Geisel put a hat on a cat." Please join us for this incredible event as we welcome a true living legend, Art Spiegelman! The event will feature a presentation, reading, signing, and more. RSVP required? No Recommended ages: All ages Admission price: Free