May 2025
Author Storytime: Ellen Mayer – Gift & Box
Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with award-winning picture book author Ellen Mayer. Mayer will be joined by her granddaughter Elisa, a Medford student, as she reads her book "Gift & Box." Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from grandma at the local post office. But being a package together on a long postal voyage is not always easy. There are ships to board, oceans to cross and bumpy truck rides. Can Gift and Box…
Find out more »Author Storytime: Betsy Groban – Pizza for Pia
Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Betsy Groban to read her book "Pizza for Pia," followed by a pizza-making craft. In the book, a plucky little girl in a pizza-loving family pushes for her meal of choice in a delicious Level 1 Ready-to-Read.
Find out more »Author Storytime: Rachel C. Katz – Rise Up!
Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Rachel C. Katz, sharing her new book "Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History." A bold, energetic nonfiction picture book, "Rise Up!" introduces young readers to more than two dozen moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history through rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations inspired by protest art. "Rise Up!" coloring pages will be available after the story.
Find out more »Author Storytime: Lorena Prioa – How to Make a Sandwich
Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Lorena Prioa as she shares her book "How to Make a Sandwich." The book is the first in a series about a creative little girl, Rae, and her dog Phoebe. Rae knows making a sandwich is fun and easy. The bread is like the parents, it keeps the sandwich safe and happy. The turkey is the love, the lettuce is the fun. But every time Rae adds an ingredient, it…
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