Events

Today is the first day of spring, and to celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are lucky to be hosting author Diana Hutts Aston for a special storytime. Her books, An Egg is Quiet and A Seed is Sleepy, are perfect books for an easter basket plus just lovely and generally apropos for the season. Join us for a sweet celebration of spring this morning at 11:30 AM.

SXSW wearing you out? This is the event for you! David Gutowski of
LargeheartedBoy.com has brought together a brunch full of entertainment,
ready to get you going for the rest of the day. With readings by Jami
Attenberg, Stephen Elliott, and Bill Cotter, and music performed by Alina
Simone and Alicia Jo Rabins of Girls in Trouble, plus mimosa and snacks, you
do not want to miss out. Today at noon.

Ever find yourself wanting to "do good", but feeling overwhelmed by
the concept? The Do-Gooder Book Club tries to tackle the subject of
"do-gooding" as something any one of us can do and every one of us should.
We choose non-fiction selections on subjects as varied as education,
environmentalism, poverty and slavery with the hope of answering the
question; "How can we improve ourselves and our world?" Come join Kester and
Thomas every 3rd Sunday at 11AM for a frank and friendly discussion about
how to do good in the world. This month’s book is The World Without Us by
Alan Weisman.

Get ready for some rock and roll! Dig into the history of rock and
roll, its stars and styles, exploring everything from punk to pop. Whether
you’re a casual listener or a compulsive collector, Bosco and Stephana will
satisfy your rock and roll obsession the third Sunday of every month at 5PM.
This month’s book is Hickory Wind by Ben Fong-Torres.

Heartsong Music is naming March "Sing with your child Month". Music education is integral to a child's overall development. In fact, a number of studies suggest that parents/caregivers who make music with their children will help them develop better linguistic and cognitive capabilities. Join Heartsong Music this morning at BookPeople for a demonstration and to celebrate "sing with your kids month", at 10:30 AM. 

Learning Spanish is fun! Join us today for a special storytime and workshop in Spanish with Young People's Workshops. Parents and kids learn Spanish through storytelling, songs, games, finger plays and crafts. Join us at 10:30 AM for a fun, non-formal Spanish workshop.

NEW FICTION DOUBLE HEADER

Tim Welch is a popular history teacher. His wife, Kate, is not
inherently ordinary. But she aspires to be. They are seemingly the last
middle-class family in the Heights, whose world is turned upside down by
Anna Brody, the new neighbor who moves into the most expensive brownstone in
Brooklyn, sending the local society into a tailspin. Peter Hedges, author
of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, brings us his first novel in a decade.
Tonight at 7PM.

Then, at 8PM:

When you hear about Chris Cleave’s novel Little Bee, you really
shouldn’t learn too much about it. Let it open up magically around you, and
experience the story of a Nigerian orphan (who calls herself Little Bee) for
yourself. BookPeople loves this novel, and you should too. Tonight at 8PM.

Trevor Romain is an award-winning illustrator and writer, and a
BookKid’s favorite. In his new book for adults, you’ll find heart-warming
stories that illustrate hope, comfort, and compassion. The Art of Caring is
a composition of extraordinary events and remarkable encounters taken
directly from Trevor Romain’s personal journal. Tonight at 7PM.

Being a Mom is hard work! With taking care of your family, job and
house, how do you take care of yourself? Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen
Shea are here to help with their book Run Like a Mother, a guide that offers
both inspirational advice and practical strategies to help multitasking
women make running part of their busy lives. Tonight at 6PM.

Join us young mateys for a puppet show of epic proportions. Our glorious puppeteers will be performing a hearty rendition of the great book, How I Became a Pirate, by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon. Don't forget to wear your peg leg and bring your pet parrot or be prepared to walk the plank! This morning at 11:30 AM.

Two of Austin’s and YA fiction’s All-Stars will be at our store
today for a dual release party. Varian Johnson for his new book, Saving
Maddie and April Lurie for her The Less Dead. These two brilliant authors
will be interviewing one another with questions the audience provides. This
should be a lively event for everyone in attendance. Join us for the
celebration of the book releases for these two fantastic YA authors. Today
at 2:00PM.