Michael Hall at the Textile Center

Today was the opening of local author and illustrator Michael Hall's work on exhibit at the Textile Center. 
 

There was a reception with food and drink, and guests could look at Michael's artwork on display.  The gallery featured his giclee prints, paper collages and sketches from both published and unpublished work.  His artwork will remain on display through May 31st if you didn't get the chance to see it tonight.  The prints are also available for purchase!   

After the opening reception, Michael spoke with guests. 
 

 

He read several of his books, including his most recent - It's an Orange Aardvark! as well as the not-yet-published Red.
 

After his readings, Michael took questions from the crowd. 
 

Reading Cat Tale by Michael Hall

Then Michael was available for signing books. 
 

We are also celebrating Children's Book Week this week, and since Addendum is one of the official CBW bookstores, we handed out Book Week posters and tote bags to guests. 

Signed copies of all of Michael Hall's books - It's an Orange Aardvark, Cat Tale, Perfect Square, and My Heart is Like a Zoo - are available at Addendum. 

Thank you to the Textile Center for inviting us to be a part of this wonderful evening! 
 

Anne Ursu Event with Minnesota Life College

Today we sold books for Anne Ursu at a Minnesota Life College event. MLC is a not-for profit, vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders. 

They asked Anne to speak as part of their John Lighty series. As MLC posted on their website, "Anne Ursu is a Minneapolis writer of books for young readers and the mother of a young boy with ASD. Her latest book, THE REAL BOY, is a fantasy featuring an orphan boy who works as an apprentice to a magician, and the boy has many characteristics of ASD. Anne will talk about why she wrote this character and about the importance of giving ASD kids novels with characters they can identify with."
 

Jessica Zikri, of MLC, introducing Anne Ursu.

Anne started by talking a bit about her book, The Real Boy. 
 

Then she read an excerpt to the audience. 
 

Afterward, she answered questions about the book, her writing, her son, ASD, and anything else the audience had questions about. 
 

Then Anne was available to sign her books.

She also signed our new 2014 lampshade! 
 

Thank you so much to Anne Ursu and MLC for asking us to be a part of this event! 
 

Signed Copies of Allegiant Available at Addendum!

Today is the release day for Allegiant by Veronica Roth, and you can get your very own signed copy at Addendum! 
 

The books are already going fast, but if they're sold out before you get one, don't worry! Veronica's agency, New Leaf Literary, has kindly provided us with signed bookplates. If you purchase Allegiant from Addendum, you will receive a signed bookplate for free (while supplies last!).  
 

While you're at it, check out all the other signed books we have available at our store.  Visit our signed books page for a complete listing! 
 

Don't forget the other fantastic promo we have going on with New Leaf Literary - free signed booklets ONLY available at Addendum!