Books - Children-Specific Bookstores and Events!

Hi Everyone,

I know that with the advancement of E-Reading Devices, iPads/ iPhones/ iTouches and everything else under the sun, the old-school usage of books is slowly being reduced.  That is, unless you consider the small library that my boys have amassed at home.  With my wife being an educator, she makes sure to enforce our purchasing and usage of actual books.  Not to say that we don't have e-books as well, but we both like to make sure that the boys have access to whatever they would like to read (within reason).

In saying all of that, I wanted to post a few places that we frequent for our books, as well as some of the special events that they offer.  Should any of you have any other establishments that cater to children, then please do your fellow parent a favor and share the details in the comments section below. Thanks!

- Andrew 

Hicklebee's is a great Willow Glen Institution that has a 19 person staff with 8 who have averaged 15 years on-staff at Hicklebee's!  Their combined experience equals more than 200 years of immersion in children's books!  So, they do know their stuff.

Additional to their excellent selection of children's books, they often have store events that include book signings and storytelling times.  I have posted a link of their monthly events here (Hicklebee's Events Link). 

Everybody knows the book powerhouse that is Barnes & Noble, but how many of you know about their children's special events and Kids-focused Club?  Each individual B&N has specific events that are mandated by the corporate headquarters, but they run these children's events on a regular basis.  Below, I have listed a link to not only some upcoming events, but also for details surrounding the B&N Kids's Club Membership and a Kids-focused Book Section.

• March 8th - 15th, Truly Talented You (An American Girl Event) - This event will be celebrating The American Girl of The Year, Isabelle.  They will have fun activities, puzzles and crafts for girls 8 - 12.  Please go to the website for your local B&N Store for exact details. (San Jose) Blossom Hill Store Details 

• March 14th - 23rd, Family Reading Fun with LeapFrog - This event will take the entire family on a LeapReader Interactive Reading Adventure, but be warned that space is limited and check with your local store to register ASAP. (San Jose) Blossom Hill Store Details 

• April 26th, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hands-On Learning Event: Join B&N as they celebrate the 45th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a special Hands-On Learning Event. They will have activities and your family can see how Eric Carle's classic story can be fun and educational. (San Jose) Blossom Hill Store Details

• Barnes & Noble @School - This is a comprehensive array of products for teachers, parents, home schoolers, and students.  It offers educators and parents exactly what they need to help students in pre-school through 8th grade in the classroom and at home.