Live and in person at Brookline Booksmith! Join us for a celebration of children's books with Massachusetts authors Elly Swartz (Dear Student), Jarrett Lerner (Party Pal: Geeger the Robot) and Anna Staniszewski (Double Clique).

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Author-illustrator Jarrett Lerner is the creator of the EngiNerds series of middle grade novels, the Geeger the Robot series of early chapter books, the activity books Give This Book a Title and Give This Book a Cover, and The Hunger Heroes series of graphic novel chapter books. Jarrett is also the creator of the forthcoming illustrated novel in verse A Work in Progress, a forthcoming set of early readers, and more. All of Jarrett’s books are published by Simon & Schuster. He can be found at jarrettlerner.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @Jarrett_Lerner.

Read more about Party Pal: Geeger the Robot.

Elly Swartz loves writing for kids, Twizzlers, and anything with her family. She grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, studied psychology at Boston University, and received a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Elly is the author of 5 contemporary middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student (2/15/22) and Hidden Truths (coming 2023).

Read more about Dear Student.

Anna Staniszewski is the author of over twenty books for young readers, including the novels The Wonder of Wildflowers and Clique Here, the picture books Dogosaurus Rex and Beast in Show, and the Once Upon a Fairy Tale chapter book series. When she's not writing, Anna spends her time teaching, reading, and challenging unicorns to games of hopscotch.

Read more about Double Clique: A Wish Novel.

About Brookline Booksmith

We are one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, family-owned and locally run since 1961. We offer an extensive selection of new, used, and bargain books; unique, beautiful gifts; award-winning events series; and specialty foods. Every day, we strive to foster community through the written word, represent a diverse range of voices and histories, and inspire conversations that enrich our lives. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!

EVENT ACCESSIBILITY

This event will take place in Brookline Booksmith's Used Book Cellar, which is accessible only by stairs. ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Seats are limited. Please email us at tickets@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. We will do our best to serve your needs!

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID & IN-PERSON EVENTS:

Please note that any Brookline Booksmith in-person event may be canceled by the bookstore, publisher, or author based on concerns about health and safety around the time of the event. Wherever possible, any in-person appearance canceled due to COVID will be moved to the Brookline Booksmith Zoom as a Webinar at the same date and time, and all tickets & registrations will be transferred to the online event. Book signing details may change. Refunds may be requested in the case of a virtual pivot or event cancelation.

At this time masks are required at Brookline Booksmith.