The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

Graphic with a picture book cover of THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT, Written by Katie Slivensky and Illustrated by Hannah Salyer. Text reads, "Need a picture book for a canine-lover this holiday season? THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT is both wolf and dog approved!" There are two photos, one of wolves being read the book by a staff member at Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, MA. One of a dog being read the book inside the home of friend Jason Jong. Text goes on to say "Named a Best Book of the Year by the NYPL and Bank Street College of Education". Text also states, "Available anywhere books are sold! For signed copies, order in advance through Porter Square Books or The Silver Unicorn Bookstore".

Need a gift for a dog lover? A prehistory fan? A kid who feels different? Consider THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT!

Available anywhere books are sold!

Or, order soon through @portersqbooks.bsky.social or @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social, note you want it signed, and I'll personalize it for your recipient!

This is what the store looked like at the end of our food drive. Was really flattered to be asked to speak for this piece.

To Help SNAP Recipients, Bookstores Set Up as Food Banks

A big thanks to the @nytimes.com for featuring us today in their article about bookstores stepping up to help food banks during the shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...

When writing and teaching go together like a perfect dance duet - The Boston Globe Author Allie Tagle-Dokus teaches at Parker Charter School in Devens, the same school she attended as a student.

“I realized I should keep writing [LUCKY GIRL], and put the climate change novel in my drawer for the rest of my life.”

LG Literary's @allietagledokus.bsky.social discusses imminent publication and parenthood for @bostonglobe.com, ahead of her launch this Monday at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social ⤵️

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

So next Thursday at Mock Awards Night, one lucky attendee will win these 20 autographed books, by some of our favorite authors. So purchase your tickets now!!!

Purchase tix here: silverunicornbooks.com/events/46957

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

It's going to be a really special evening. And to make it even more special, we're going to be hosting a raffle for attendees! As you know, we host a lot of authors here at the store, and so we're fortunate to have a lot of autographed books. 2/3

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

A week from tonight we're hosting Mock Awards Night! We'll be unveiling our Mock Caldecott & Mock Newbery lists, plus Fun-decott & Fun-bery lists. We'll be joined in this celebration of reading by award-winning authors/editors Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan & Brian Lies. 1/?

If you love books, creators who write and illustrate books for children, and illustrations in books, then you should join me and the folks at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on October 16, 2025 to celebrate MOCK AWARDS NIGHT! Go to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore website for details. Don’t miss it!

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a graphic for our Mock Awards Night on Thursday, Oct. 16th, with special guests Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan, and Brian Lies

Are you not one of the 1,000+ educators who get our Educator-Only Newsletter? Email our school and bulk sales manager @barberchicago.bsky.social to be added to the list.

And be sure to get your tickets to Mock Awards Night, it's going to be an awesome night!!!

silverunicornbooks.com/events/46957

a graphic for our educator-only newsletter

Morning! Just a few minutes ago, we sent out our quarterly Educator-Only Newsletter. In it, we talked about Mock Awards Night, our new Mock Awards programs, and detailed four kidlit authors who are touring in the area this fall for whom we are coordinating school visits.

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our favorite 10 books being released in September 2025

other books of note being released in September 2025

our favorite paperback original books being released in September 2025

books now available in paperback being released in September 2025

In today's newsletter, we also detailed our favorite books coming out in September. As usual, September is the biggest release month for new books, and there are some awesome, awesome, awesome new books coming out!

Newsletter: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...

Our graphic for Mock Awards Night on Oct. 16, 2025

In today's newsletter, we unveiled our new big program and event, centered around Mock Awards. Our Mock Awards Night will be Thursday, October 16th, and will feature a stellar lineup!

Newsletter: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
Tickets: silverunicornbooks.com/events/46957

Silver Unicorn Wins BPRNE's Independent Spirit Award Congratulations to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore, Acton, Mass., winner of the 2025 Independent Spirit Award, sponsored by the Book Publishers

Extremely proud to work with the amazing folks @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social!
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Awards & Scholarships - New England Independent Booksellers Association New England Independent Booksellers Association

Huge congratulations to @swydan.bsky.social for his bookstore, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social winning a huge New England book award. I've been to the store, so I can say this wtih 100% truth: It's incredible!

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thanks Betsy!!!!

Congratulations to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA, for this well-deserved Major Award!

September 2025 events!

October 2025 events!

November 2025 events!

We also detailed this fall's events calendar, which is shaping up to be spectacular!

Announcement of 2025 BPRNE Independent Spirit Award

In this week's newsletter, we shared the fun news that we won a major award!!! Specifically, the 2025 BPRNE Independent Spirit Award, which recognizes the New England bookstore of the year!!! It's a huge honor, and we're both thrilled and humbled to win it.

Read it here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...

Had a blast doing a book event at my local book store @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social

Come read about my book and enjoy my cartoonified face in @bostonglobe.com

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Read this excerpt of Noah's book, and then join us for his launch party on Aug. 16th at 3 pm!

A graphic with our 10 favorite books releasing in August 2025.

A graphic with 10 more books we really love that are releasing in August 2025.

A graphic with our 10 favorite paperback original books releasing in August 2025.

A graphic with our 10 favorite books releasing in paperback during August 2025.

Yesterday, our weekly newsletter detailed all of our favorite books coming out in August. It's a big, big month for authors right here in our backyard of Acton, Mass.!!!

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author/illustrator Gina Perry signing a copy of her newest picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS at Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA.

Photo of three picture books on a low shelf. TOO MUCH! NOT ENOUGH!, NOW? NOT YET!, and THE KING OF BOOKS, all written and illustrated by Gina Perry. Bookstore is the wonderful Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA.

It was lovely to visit @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social today and leave signed copies of KING and both Peanut & Moe books. Catch 'em while you can! #kidlit

This week's newsletter celebrates Disability Pride Month, and gives you one final reminder about tomorrow's ARC Sale!

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ARE. YOU. READY?!?!?! We sure hope so, because Boozy Book Fair is back! Join us Mon., Aug. 11th as we recreate the book fairs of your childhood, but better. There will be great food & drink, intuitive/tarot readings, live music, & a book signing with author Nicole Treska!

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A graphic of our favorite 10 books out in July 2025.

A graphic of other notable hardcover books out in July 2025.

A graphic of our favorite paperback original books out in July 2025.

A graphic of our favorite books debuting in paperback in July 2025.

We titled today's newsletter, "The Newsletter No One Will Read!," because, you know, it's a holiday. But it's here if you WOULD like to read it! We talked about our favorite books out in July, including one from @swydan.bsky.social's neighbor, which is a first!

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sold out at the moment, but we have more on order. :-)

Hooray! @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social and I can finally reveal the cover of our upcoming book with a nature journal format.

You can pre-order copies signed by both of us at
@silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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