Sometimes when I see a book I can't stop thinking about how I would like to do an event around it. In those moments, I let my book event partner in crime, Alethea, in on my thoughts and we see what we can do. When I read Squid & Octopus Friends For Always by Tao Nyeu, I knew I wanted to host an author event with Tao and her book. Alethea picked up on the possible knitting connection and checked to see if Unwind Yarn Store in Burbank would be willing to allow us to use their space for the event. Thank you to Nicole White, Marisa Russell and Penguin Books, for arranging for Tao Nyeu to be apart of this event.
Next, I saw the book Penguin & Pinecone by Salina Yoon. Another great picture book about friendship with a knitting tie-in.
Penguin & Pinecone Official Book Trailer:
Alethea and I brainstormed further. What if Tao and Salina were to do the event together? A few more emails and working out the logistics and now Bridge to Books had knitting related book event with not one but two fabulous authors.
There was yummy food and drinks - thanks Alethea!
And really yummy and special cake pops made by maskipops by adri
Tao created a knitting pattern for the hat that Squid wears in the book.
Salina brought special crafts.
There were even knitting lessons and attendees were able to make scarves for their own pinecones.
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| Nicole White (Penguin Sales Rep) gets a lesson in knitting from Alethea. |
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| Tao reads Squid & Octopus. |
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| Salina reads Penguin & Pinecone. |
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| Attendees listen to stories. |
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| Jen Pino with Penguin |
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| Tao and Salina sign books. |
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| Salina Yoon and Tao Nyeu |
