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Children’s Book Week 2025

We have tons of special, fun & FREE activities for the kiddos to participate in throughout the week ☺️

All NEW kids books that we have in store will be 15% off ALL WEEK LONG, including any children’s books ordered and paid for this week!

Bring the kiddos in for an exciting and educational scavenger hunt featuring marine animals as well as a BINGO they can complete in store to win a prize!

Pick up a Coloring Contest sheet at the checkout counter or print one at home via the link in our bio.

The coloring contest sheets will be due on Saturday, May 10th, by 3pm. Virtual sheets or photographs of the coloring sheet will be accepted.

Customers will have a chance to vote for their favorite on Saturday night via our IG story! The poll will be open for 24 hours.

We will also have themed coloring sheets & bookmarks in the lounge area for endless creativity & fun.

Kid’s who come dressed as their favorite marine animals OR their favorite character in a book will receive a special prize!

Our Spin & Win prize wheel from Indie Bookstore Day will make a special appearance

Let’s show the kids in our community how important books are and that every child is a reader

Download & Print the Coloring Contest coloring sheet below!

https://everychildareader.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ChildrensBookWeek2025_ColouringPageCR.pdf

Vida Shields

Vida Shields is a transparent and heartfelt author dedicated to creating books that speak to people of all ages and stages of life. With a deep passion for intergenerational healing, she uses the power of storytelling to bridge gaps between individuals, families, and communities.

Her work is rooted in authenticity, offering personal testimonies that not only reflect her journey but also serve as encouragement for others navigating their own. Vida believes in the transformative power of connection, and her writing aims to spark meaningful dialogue, spiritual reflection, and emotional healing.

At the heart of her mission is one simple but powerful word: LIFE — in all its various aspects. Through her books, she invites readers to grow, reflect, and unite across generations with compassion, faith, and understanding.

Dear David, Since You’re Coming This Way is now available at Rubber Rose!

MK Collings

When I’m forced to embrace a fate I never even knew existed, can I rise to the occasion or will I crumble under the weight of the unknown?

My name is Anya O’Clery, and I’ve lived a pretty safe and unassuming life.

That is, until my world turned upside down when I stumbled onto something I shouldn’t have.

A darkness unleashed on the world.

My only chance of survival is to join forces with a mysterious stranger, but his help doesn’t come free.

I now risk sacrificing my heart and part of my soul to save the lives of others.

But it’s my destiny and I’ll do it.

Or die trying…

*For Mature Audiences Only – Ages 18+

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M.K. Collings began her life escaping into magical realms with her childhood best friend when
they were kids. These two adventurers would barely make it through the grasps of evil trolls
and goblins to help their fairy friends survive in the forest; all while searching for magical
stones that healed and opened portals to other worlds.
M.K.’s reading turned from childhood fairy-tales to suspense, horror, then eventually she
loved nothing more than to lose herself in many shades of romance. From Historicals to
Suspense, Mystery, Comedy and Paranormal Romance novels, all of which helped her escape
from the stressors of life.

While working a full-time job, being married to her best friend, and wrangling two crazy kids,
she became an avid reader, turned book reviewer.
Then one night, Fate opened the door of her imagination, and unleashed a whole new world.
A world with characters who refused to allow her to sleep until their story was told.
A small ember instantly sparked into an uncontrollable wildfire.
This was the start of Light Angel, and the beginning of many more novels to come of
Paranormal Romance designed by Destiny, Fate, and Karma.

Light Angel is now available in store at Rubber Rose or online at https://bookshop.org/p/books/light-angel-a-supernatural-romantic-suspense-m-k-collings/20587836?ean=9798988488316&next=t

For more info about M.K. Collings, visit the link below!

https://linktr.ee/AuthorMKCollings

Feed The Birds Tour – March 13th 12p-2p

Join us on Thursday, March 13th, from 12p-2p to talk to Fish and Wildlife Biologist Anne and Prairie State Legal Specialist Catrice!

We will have a special display featuring books on birding, building bird houses, and other nature related content 

There will be a coloring contest as well as a paper bird craft!

We are partnering with Lands and Hands Community Resources for this fun and educational wellness event.

Zoom Meet & Greet with Author Christina Cooke

We are very excited to host @christina.j.cooke on Zoom this coming Tuesday at 6pm in collaboration with our Literary Spectrum Book Club!
Broughtupsy is a Queer Jamaican Diaspora Novel about a young woman grappling with grief as she discovers her family, her home, is always just out of reach.
Wayne Compton was quoted saying,
“Broughtupsy is a tale that spans the hemisphere, from Jamaica to Texas, to British Columbia. It also spans the evocative and intricate lengths of kinship and relationship. Christina Cooke weaves a tale of personal revelation and desire, spun from a language that is agile, vibrant, and expert in its registers.”
Also described by Sarah Nielson as,
“A dazzling symphony of what it means to love, to grieve, and to belong.”
Join us this Tuesday at 6pm in person, or join virtually using the Zoom link below!