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Author Talk: Skye+Fam

AVID READER. Skye, age ten, co-authored four children’s books with her mom and dad, Payel and Joe Farasat. Skye has been meditating with her parents since she was a baby. She shares her simple yet powerful techniques of staying mindful and grounded while forming her space in the family and finding her place in the world. 1p—2p. Free

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Gorilla Party: Having Fun for Conservation

BLUE NOTE BREWERY. Come and have some fun while you learn about mountain gorilla conservation. Enjoy something delicious from the menu and help to support the conservation of mountain gorillas. 10% of food orders will be donated to our project. 12p—3p.

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Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris at Armadillo Music

ARMADILLO MUSIC. Sit down with children’s book author, Mac Barnett, & illustrator, Shawn Harris, to discuss the big beautiful world of children’s books. Copies of their work available for purchase & signing. Proceeds benefit the Mary L. Stephens Branch of the Yolo County Library. Beverage ticket included. Event for adults only. 8:30p. $30

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Author Talk: Nikki Shannon Smith

AVID READER. Join in celebrating author Nikki Shannon Smith and the release of the next two books in her Brown Baby Parade board book series. Halloween costumes are encouraged and Christmas cookies will be provided! 11a—12p. Free

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Author Talk: Nazzy Pakpour

AVID READER. Author Nazzy Pakpour shares her new children’s book Please Don’t Bite Me, an exploration of bugs! Pakpour is joined by the Bohart Museum for a bug show & tell. 1p—2p. Free

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Drag Story Hour

AVID READER. Drag Story Hour is fun for the whole fam, filled with stories and activities. DHS captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. 11a—12p. Free

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Winter Fairy Tea Party

DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Create magical fairy lanterns & a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. A story telling, crafting event for children ages 5–10, with fairy tale books, paint, collage & high tea. Reserve in advance; caregivers do not need tix. 12p–2p. $40

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