Books of Wonder — Event & Jacket Copy

Books of Wonder is New York’s oldest children’s specialty bookstore. I write descriptions for our events and write/rewrite jacket copy for event books.

Example Event Description — Launch for “Words Apart” by Aimee Lucido

The Ups and Downs of Sisterhood

We're so happy to have AIMEE LUCIDO here for the launch of her amazing new middle-grade read: Words Apart!

This book opens on a definition: sororal. An adjective that means "having to do with sisters". And that's exactly what the story is. We follow Olive (who loves words) and Mattie (who loves drawings) -- and despite their differences, the two girls are inseparable. 

But with major shifts in their family and all the twists and turns of growing up, that begins to change. Told in a mixture of writing, comics, definitions, crossword puzzles, and doodles, this dynamic book is like no other. It's hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly fascinating. 

Come celebrate it with us in-store! You might even learn a couple of amazing new words.

Example Event Description — Launch for “Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe!” by C. B. Lee

A (Really) Long Distance Relationship

Author C. B. LEE is going to be in-store for the launch of their fantastical YA romance: Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe!

It's the perfect meet-cute. Brenda stumbles into a family-run coffeeshop and is swept away by cool, confident Kat. Kat can't stop thinking about smart, passionate Brenda -- who doesn't seem to care that Kat is the prophesized Chosen One!

Wait, what?

See, there's just one little problem. Kat and Brenda are from different universes. Like, literally.

With wonderful characters, adorable romance, and a fun twist, it's a story that you just have to experience! So, join us in-store and dive into the world(s) of this amazing new read.

Example Event Description — Middle Grade Graphic Novel Panel

Misfits to Root For!

From ridiculously cute (albeit chaos-causing) magical critters to trickster gods, these graphic novels are full of misfit characters and outsiders that you just can’t help but root for! Join us as we welcome SCOTT CAMPBELL, creator of Cabin Head and Tree Head, VICTOR FUSTE and ZACK ROSENBERG, co-authors of T.S. Hullabaloo: A Graphic Novel Based on a (Mostly) True Story, GEORGE O'CONNOR, creator of Asgardians: Loki, and LAURA TERRY, creator of Adorable Empire. Come meet them in-store!

Cabin Head and Tree Head by SCOTT CAMPBELL

From bench heads to lamppost heads to plant heads, everyone here has a little something on their heads, and Cabin Head and Tree Head are the best head-friends of all! Together, they’ll go on zany head-ventures, haircut misadventures, treasure hunts, and so much more while (obviously) always making time for tacos. Fun times a-head!

T.S. Hullabaloo: A Graphic Novel Based on a (Mostly) True Story written by VICTOR FUSTE and ZACK ROSENBERG

Jack Daring’s middle school life turns chaotic with the addition of a Hullabaloo.

What’s a Hullabaloo, you ask? Hullabaloos are mischievous creatures that attach themselves to some kids, and Jack’s is a particularly trouble-making joke-cracking cat-like one named T.S.

If Jack’s going to survive, he’ll need to learn how to live with his new companion. Easier said than done!

Asgardians: Loki by GEORGE O'CONNOR

Villain or victim or something more? Read on, young reader, about his exploits with the jotunn, his fooling of the giant wolf Fenrir, his broken bonds with the gods of Asgard—and then, and only then, decide what title best fits that infamous trickster: Loki.

Adorable Empire by LAURA TERRY

Her parents’ divorce, moving houses, friendships ending—Jinx has had it rough these days. On top of all that, she’s now being followed around by strange, magical little critters whom she calls “the Adorables”. Their fire-breathing, size-changing, flower-pooping antics only add to the stress of her life but she can’t seem to get rid of them. One thing’s for certain: chaos has never been so cute!