Author Event feat. Leslie Adame

We are so excited to host fantasy author Leslie Adame to celebrate the release of the next book in her middle grade series: Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen.

The event will feature a moderated conversation and Q&A, followed by an author meet & greet and book signing.

When: Saturday, October 10th at 4 pm (doors open at 3:45 pm)

Where: Three Avenues Bookshop - 3009 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Copies of Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen (Book 2) and Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic (Book 1) will be available for purchase during the event, and participants will have the opportunity to get their books signed by Leslie Adame herself!

About the Book: Chloe Vega and the Missing Unseen

Secrets, magic, and danger collide in the second book of Leslie Adame's thrilling middle grade fantasy series, as Chloe must master her newfound powers to stop a destructive sorcerer — perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Witchlings.

After saving her parents from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, Chloe Vega just wants a normal year at her magical academy. But when you wield legendary new powers, danger is never far behind.

Her enemies will stop at nothing to use her to reveal the Agents of Magic to the rest of the world. And with their secret society on the brink of discovery, the agency begins to question whether Chloe is their best weapon—or their greatest risk.

When Chloe’s powers spiral out of control, the cost isn’t just their chance at victory, it’s the people she loves. Can she master her powers in time or will she lose everything?

About the Author

Leslie Adame is a first-generation Mexican American and graduate of UCLA with a degree in political science and a minor in film, television, and digital media. She’s always enjoyed giving back and telling stories about characters not often found in books or films. Leslie grew up in the Inland Empire, specifically Ontario, California. When she’s not writing, you can find Leslie scanning the aisles of your local bookstore, lovingly pestering her family, and catching a flight to explore a new place. She loves watching rom-coms, Disney movies, and trashy reality TV in her spare time, especially while cuddling with her cat.

About the Moderator

Sarah J. Mendonca is a Portuguese American author of magical books about misfits finding their own way in the world. Raised on her father’s bedtime stories, Sarah started writing about monsters at age eight and hasn’t stopped since. You can find her haunting dark forests, lurking in bookshops, or buried underneath her enormous tea collection. Her book, An Encantadora’s Guide to Monstros and Magic, has received numerous honors including Indies Introduce and Indie Next Kids’ selection, a Kirkus starred review and Publisher’s Weekly starred review, among others.

Event Accessibility

Three Avenues Bookshop's goal is to be a safe, accessible, and inclusive space for all. Please email us at access@threeavenuesbookshop.com to let us know if you need any accommodations for this event, and we'll do our best to meet them. Accommodations can include but are not limited to the following: space for a wheelchair or other mobility device, masks, answering questions about the space over the phone or email ahead of time, etc.