{"title": "Storytime with the Author | ANN WHITFORD PAUL", "start": "2026-11-07T11:30:00-05:00", "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/2003738658266?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "A storytime event for young children at a bookstore. Author Ann Whitford Paul reads from her new picture book \"If Trucks Said I Love You\", in which trucks do what people do: a dump truck leads her love down the road, a refrigerator truck wraps her young one, and a trash truck serves a breakfast of tasty trash. 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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T11:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books of Wonder", "address": "West 17th Street 42, 10011", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"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": "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. On this Saturday, author Susan Verde explores belonging, connection and community through her book I Am We. Families meet the author, hear the story brought to life, ask questions and play in the world of the book, and every child leaves with a free copy to take home. The event takes place in the Little Theater.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/meet-the-author-at-lpac-53452/", "official_url": "https://www.lpac.nyc/upcoming-events/susan-verde", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b773f1813848e5693ad4423dd3b87b44f5f343af6097b77ca9ec5e44c0791fa6-1200.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": "Storytime w/ David Ezra Stein: Interrupting Chicken Raises Her Wing", "start": "2026-11-07T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Books Are Magic", "address": "Smith Street 225, 11231 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "A children's storytime at the bookstore Books Are Magic, where author-illustrator David Ezra Stein reads from his new picture book. It is followed by a book signing, and copies of the book will be available for purchase in-store.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/storytime-w-david-ezra-stein-interrupting-chicken-raises-her-51406/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b00efce295b80c2a55b064e6490b91ea1e031ed1ddfab87e908d6f291a2040d7-2000.webp"}, {"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": "Saturday Storytime: Sarah Feingold launches T Is for Traffic Cone: The City Pigeon’s Alphabet", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Lofty Pigeon Books", "address": "Church Avenue 743, 11218 Brooklyn", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-storytime-sarah-feingold-launches-t-is-for-traffic-cone-tickets-2003355293612?aff=oddtdtcreator#organizer-card", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "A Saturday storytime celebrating the launch of the children's alphabet book \"T Is for Traffic Cone: The City Pigeon's Alphabet\" at a Brooklyn bookstore. Brooklyn-based artist and writer Sarah Feingold, who created the book, will read from it, followed by a paper pigeon and traffic cone craft and a book signing, with light refreshments served. The playful, full-color book introduces the alphabet through sidewalks, signs, and everyday city objects, with a calm, unbothered pigeon at the center of every letter. It invites young readers and their adults to enjoy the humor and everyday surprises of urban life.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/saturday-storytime-sarah-feingold-launches-t-is-for-traffic-53627/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0bc1cc9f5cf8d389f866741cf2b86536edac59108ce3d317bc67521ca916017f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Musical Storytime with Kate and Jake Goldbas", "start": "2026-11-07T11:15:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "The New York Society Library", "address": "East 79th Street 53, 10075", "price": "free of charge", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books/picture-book", "music/childrens-music"], "description": "An interactive musical storytime concert for young children and their families, best for ages 1 to 5. It is led by Kate Goldbas, an opera singer, author, and early childhood educator, and drummer Jake Goldbas, former principal drummer for Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, together known as Goldbas Music. Families explore how melody, rhythm, and tempo tell the story of Kate's debut picture book and original song, I Wish That I Could Be A Whale, imagining singing like a whale, swinging like a monkey, and building like a beaver. Registration is required and the event takes place in the Members' Room, open to the public.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/musical-storytime-with-kate-and-jake-goldbas-79659/", "official_url": "https://www.nysoclib.org/events/library-fun-Goldbas-musical-storytime", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3b2cd4161d6631d3eaaad214b1a1759b4ab23bc028c986440c96258a3ec7dcc0-1200.webp"}, {"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. Verde, the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind the I Am series, wrote the book with illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. Through reading and conversation, young readers explore connection, kindness, compassion, and community, and think about the communities they belong to and how small acts of kindness can ripple outward.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/meet-the-author-susan-verde-79259/", "official_url": "https://www.lpac.nyc/upcoming-events/susan-verde", "image": ""}, {"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"}, {"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": "NYC Launch | Licorice by KARA LaREU", "start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00-05:00", "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/2003482596378?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books"], "description": "Books of Wonder hosts a launch event for the middle grade novel \"Licorice\" at its 17th Street store. Author Kara LaReau presents her critically acclaimed new novel and will be in conversation with Dan Poblocki, author of \"Shadow Play.\" The book follows Kitty the kitten, newly adopted by a loving family whose home smells everywhere of licorice, where the family parrot reminds her she is a replacement for the cat that came before. Kitty becomes trapped in the previous cat's long shadow—and is it just a shadow, or is something really there on the other side of it?", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/nyc-launch-licorice-by-kara-lareu-51414/", "official_url": "https://booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcoming-events/nyc-launch-licorice-by-kara-lareu", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1b0b82b92a2b0fab2f52d6ee9bedbf828ce97f9356437aef08517e1269fae551-2000.webp"}]}