@redballoonbookshop.bsky.social
Indie bookstore in St. Paul, MN since 1984! π
Hey MN Folks!
Iβve got a few events coming up to celebrate the launch of my new picture book, ITβS TACO KNIGHT!, illustrated by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social
If youβre interested and available, swing on by!
Addβl details: meganmaynor.com/events
Wonderful community event for young activists with @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floydβs murder and the uprisings this afternoon. ππΎ We get through and process the grief and violence of this world with art and connection.
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See you this Saturday, with @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social and @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social ! ππ½βπ½
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Thank you Surly Brewing & @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social for a beautiful Motherβs Day! The Books and Brews event featured a few fine collective members and their books!
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Graphic for Sour Tour featuring Angeline Boulley, Nick Brooks, Jenni Howell Maika Moulite, and Maritza Moulite. They will be at Red Balloon Bookshop in St. paul, MN on May 6 at 6pm
today is the day!! ππ¬
come by and join us at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social to chat with YA mystery/thriller authors - Nick Brooks, Angeline Boulley, Jenni Howell, Maika Moulite, and Maritza Moulite!
#fiercereads #yabooks #booktour #sourandsweettour
Teens, tweens, and kids! Remember, share in stories, connect, move, commit to justice with me, @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social and @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social next month! βπ½
@uminnpress.bsky.social
One mischievous kitten goes on an incredible journey in Chris Monroe's new picture book STRING BALL! Join the author-illustrator for storytime on May 17th, 1PM, hosted by @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social.
redballoonbookshop.com/event/2025-0...
Weβre prepped and ready for passport stamping and surprised exclamations of new visitors saying βI didnβt know you had Adult books!β
23.04.2025 19:11 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0Perfect! Come on in!
14.04.2025 22:11 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I think it depends on the Bearβs manners. Were the Bear to eat any patrons, then no but if the Bear wanted to come in and only browse our selection of childrenβs books then yes!
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When an event gets a dog attendee and itβs really hard to concentrate on the authors because of him πππ
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Sometimes you do serious things at the bookstore and sometimes you photoshop ridiculous pictures for April Fools.
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Our library carts telling us NOT to stand next to children when using. ππ
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Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the launch party for RINGS OF HEARTWOOD at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social !!
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When you have serious bookstore meetings with light up dinosaur and unicorn pens.
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Bookseller Lily shared their engagement story that happened at Red Balloon with @mprnews.org to celebrate Valentineβs Day!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Update: Stuffy Sleepover was a success!
11.02.2025 17:35 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nothing screams children's bookstore like planning a sleepover for children's beloved stuffies. Yes, there will be photoshoots and bedtime stories.
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