{"title": "NYC Launch Event | Feelings You Don’t Have Words For by EMU", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books of Wonder", "address": "West 17th Street 42, 10011", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003788249595?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/comics"], "description": "Books of Wonder hosts a launch event for the picture book Feelings You Don't Have Words For: Tender Comics About Loving Yourself and Others. Author-illustrator EMU celebrates the release in-store, presenting a collection of tender comics, validating messages, and sweet humor about finding joy in daily life and prioritizing human connection. Readers of all ages are invited to join the celebration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nyc-launch-event-feelings-you-dont-have-words-for-by-emu-51412/", "official_url": "https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming-events/nyc-launch-event-feelings-you-don-t-have-words-for-by-emu", "image": "https://noky.io/images/448d07d4a5e6b7f012aaccb4390e1a9e8269a36a8d63a8036775ea258b7df9a0-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books of Wonder", "address": "West 17th Street 42, 10011", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Every Story is a Love Story Book Launch", "start": "2026-11-02T19:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Judson Memorial Church", "address": "Thompson Street 239", "price": "", "price_from": "29.00", "price_to": "29.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fiction"], "description": "A book launch for \"Every Story is a Love Story,\" the new book by Imbolo Mbue, held in the Judson Meeting Room. The conversation will be moderated by Pamela Paul, a writer at large for The Wall Street Journal and former longtime editor of the New York Times Book Review, author of 10 books including the picture book \"The Path.\" RSVP to Rachel Parker at rparker@penguinrandomhouse.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/every-story-is-a-love-story-book-launch-53338/", "official_url": "https://www.judson.org/calendar/every-story-is-a-love-story-book-launch-11-2-26", "image": "https://noky.io/images/729d002e3c37ebdc4735bac5aa150cc8fb9d0edb9023dc292141951430768513-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Meet The Author at LPAC", "start": "2026-11-07T11:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "LaGuardia Performing Arts Center", "address": "Van Dam St 45-50", "price": "$27.50 General Admission", "price_from": "27.50", "price_to": "27.50", "tickets_url": "https://ci.ovationtix.com/35690/production/1283138", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "Meet The Author at LPAC is a morning series that turns children's books into lively experiences with stories, performances, music, movement and creative activities for kids. 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The book is described as a hilarious chillout manual for cool people who want to be more than their appointments and obligations. It takes place as part of the store's evening author program.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/priyanka-mattoo-how-to-be-less-useful-w-radhika-jones-71057/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Meet The Author: Susan Verde", "start": "2026-11-07T11:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "LaGuardia Community College", "address": "Thomson Avenue 31-10, 11101 Long Island City", "price": "USD 27.50", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://ci.ovationtix.com/35690/production/1283138", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "An interactive morning with children's author Susan Verde centered on her book I Am We: A Book of Community, held at the Little Theater. 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With playful rhymes, adorable art and trucks galore, the read promises grins from ear to ear. Children are invited to grab a seat and listen in.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/storytime-with-the-author-ann-whitford-paul-51413/", "official_url": "https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming-events/storytime-with-the-author-ann-whitford-paul", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d27500426fea42d37c0576e25127e58a6b66c71035460eba9fa331e07af44f89-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Storytime w/ Lucy Ruth Cummins: Love Bug", "start": "2026-11-08T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books Are Magic", "address": "Smith Street 225, 11231 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "An in-store storytime at a Brooklyn children's bookstore built around the picture book Love Bug. It introduces a new character from award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins, who presents it herself.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/storytime-w-lucy-ruth-cummins-love-bug-51407/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Wednesday Story Time", "start": "2026-11-04T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T16:30:00-05:00", "place": "Society of Illustrators", "address": "East 63rd Street 128, 10065 New York", "price": "Free, with a suggested donation of $5", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books/picture-book"], "description": "Wednesday Story Time is a cozy afternoon gathering for families in the historic library of the Society of Illustrators, held every Wednesday. Each week, a selection of engaging picture books with wonderful stories and artwork is shared, giving young readers the chance to listen, look, and let their imaginations grow. It is a fun way to introduce children to the world of picture books while experiencing the Society of Illustrators. It is recommended for young children and their caregivers, no registration is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/wednesday-story-time-55952/", "official_url": "https://societyillustrators.org/event/wednesday-story-time-11-04-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7e71d13c4523b832133f76279b75499ab6246fcf2e545a0ec7628117201a6a18-600.webp"}, {"title": "Godzilla vs NYC Special Signing", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-11T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Anyone Comics", "address": "Union Street 1216, 11225", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/godzilla-vs-nyc-signing-with-dean-haspiel-and-anna-meyer-tickets-1998025147000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#organizer-card", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/comics"], "description": "A comic book signing at Anyone Comics celebrating the new Godzilla anthology issue set in New York City. IDW's 'Godzilla vs. America' series devotes this issue to the city and its artists, and cover artist Dean Haspiel and writer Anna Meyer will sign copies and covers, with bonus material and a print of an exclusive 'never was' cover on sale. Copies of 'Real LIfe Comix: Only in New York' and other books will also be available. Note that the store's own event page marks the signing as postponed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/godzilla-vs-nyc-special-signing-51061/", "official_url": "https://www.anyonecomics.com/events/godzilla-vs-nyc-special-signing", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3939363c5fd20110aad4482e67323d3bd08e40e1d251cf895f560e610ca1085b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Launch Event | T Is for Traffic Cone by SARAH FEINGOLD", "start": "2026-11-01T14:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books of Wonder", "address": "West 17th Street 42, 10011", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003465320706?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books/picture-book"], "description": "A launch event for the picture book 'T Is For Traffic Cone: The City Pigeon's Alphabet', taking place in store at Books of Wonder. Author-illustrator Sarah Feingold presents her book, in which each letter introduces young readers to a familiar urban object—from sidewalks and construction zones to signs and street objects—with a calm, unbothered pigeon in the middle of the action. The read suits toddlers, preschoolers, city families, and adults who enjoy a little urban absurdity with their ABCs. Guests are invited to come by and celebrate the book's release.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/launch-event-t-is-for-traffic-cone-by-sarah-feingold-51415/", "official_url": "https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming-events/launch-event-t-is-for-traffic-cone-the-city-pigeon-s-alphabet-by-sarah-feingold", "image": "https://noky.io/images/28ff30fb78677403ce05719c9e796ae65fa2e8579f7da000d688c012d0779fec-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Author Talk with Hettie Judah", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Stand4 Gallery and Community Center", "address": "78th Street 414, 11209 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": "14.64", "price_to": "14.64", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-enter-the-art-world-after-tickets-2003944603253?aff=ebdsshios&sg=39071ed1a609fb330882651154f6ebaa2b5221fdad92c62abe4cde7833fa5ce984727752e83278ab0cbd26c3c0aa589d1b5eb408a5ae8b40eb22a9211f849d7326b2c425c533743bb9b1877b", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["art", "literature"], "description": "An 'After Session' author talk with Hettie Judah at Stand4 Gallery, held alongside the exhibition 'And I am aware of my heart, it opens and closes'. Mother Creatrix Collective artists open with short presentations on their work in the show, including entering or reentering the art world after becoming caregivers. Hettie Judah then leads an open, hour-long conversation with questions about the art world, her work, and navigating a creative life. She will sell and sign copies of her new book, 'How to Enter the Art World... AFTER a late start, a first career, illness, raising children, a crisis of confidence, leaving it in disgust', and refreshments follow.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/author-talk-with-hettie-judah-79604/", "official_url": "https://www.mothercreatrixcollective.com/events/author-talk-with-hettie-judah", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f4451de70eca7a0b331b5d249d5f5226b2bad39b97bc710aef862936ddf9d4b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sunday Morning Treat-and-Greet with Dog Man", "start": "2026-11-08T10:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Lofty Pigeon Books", "address": "Church Avenue 743, 11218 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "Sunday Morning Treat-and-Greet with Dog Man is a meet-and-greet with a costumed Dog Man character at a Brooklyn bookshop. Lofty Pigeon Books hosts it to celebrate the release of \"Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time\". Attendees can get pictures with Dog Man, enjoy giveaways, treats and special cookies, and buy the new book and other Dog Man books and plushes. Free Dog Man dog tags go to the first 75 kids who preorder or purchase the book.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sunday-morning-treat-and-greet-with-dog-man-53628/", "official_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-morning-treat-and-greet-with-dog-man-tickets-2002954522896", "image": "https://noky.io/images/95fee0b4abebe71c2596ded47af26175b37659e0b6432966beea70f5906830d8-2000.webp"}]}