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Thu 8/12 @ 5pM PT - Jayci lee + sara desai + farrah roChon

"The Dating Game" 8/12 Rom-Com Authors Event

We are super excited to host romance authors Jayci Lee (THE DATING DARE), Sara Desai (THE DATING PLAN), and Farrah Rochon (THE DATING PLAYBOOK) for an interactive, virtual author event!

Join us for “The Dating Game” on Thursday 8/12 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET, where Jayci, Farrah, and Sara will be answering questions as their romantic leads.

We’ll find out the answers to intriguing questions like:

What do you smell like?
What’s your best pick-up line?
How would you describe your perfect first date?

Click the link below to register for this Zoom event, and make sure you support these amazing women writers by purchasing a copy of their book for you (and a romance-loving friend)!

RSVP to 8/12 THE DATING GAME EVENT

*postponed* - Kim Dwinell book signing

Preorder Kim Dwinell's The Science of Surfing

The release date of The Science of Surfing has been pushed back due to supply chain issues.

We will reschedule the book signing once the book is released.

About the book:

The ocean is packed with plants, animals, water…and science! Ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they explain all about the amazing wonders of the sea, and have a blast doing it.

Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon? Can dolphins really “see” using sound? How does surfing actually work? And what can we do to protect the ocean?

Cresting from the pages of the beloved graphic novel series Surfside Girls, join best friends Sam & Jade — and Sam’s little brother Peet — as they explore the AWESOME world of ocean science. From physics to marine biology to ecology to surfing lessons, there’s so much to learn…with plenty of fun and jokes along the way! The Science of Surfing is the coolest way to take a beach vacation and learn at the same time.

Preorder The Science of Surfing

Sat 8/21 @ 11AM PT - Julie Abe + Debbi Michiko Florence

Event announcement for authors Julie Abe and Debbi Michiko Florence and their new books

In- Person Event with Julie Abe and Debbi Michiko Florence

Join Bel Canto Books as we celebrate the book launch of Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai by Debbi Michiko Florence and Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe!

Debbie and Julie will be in conversation with Bel Canto Books owner Jhoanna Belfer; book signing to follow.

Reserved seating; please select the ticket option that best fits your group.
Attendees will be required to wear a face covering as directed and follow current COVID-19 restrictions.
Additional books will be available for purchase.

Debbi Michiko Florence is the author of the middle grade novel Keep It Together, Keiko Carter (Scholastic/2020), the upcoming companion novel Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai (Scholastic/August 2021), the Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series (Farrar Straus Giroux), and other books for children.

Julie Abe is the author of the Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch middle grade fantasy series; the middle grade fantasy Alliana, Girl of Dragons; and the young adult novel The Charmed List.

Reserve Your Seat

Wed 9/8 @ 5PM PT - Mae Respicio, how to win a slime war

Event announcement for IG Live Interview with author Mae Respicio

IG Live Interview on 9/8 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

Join Bel Canto Books as we celebrate the book launch of How To Win a Slime War

by bestselling Filipina-American author Mae Respicio!

About the book:

Alex Manalo and his dad have just moved back to Sacramento to help out with their extended family’s struggling Filipino market. While Alex likes helping in the store, his true passion is making slime! He comes up with his own recipes and plays with ingredients, colors, and different bumpy or sparkly bits, which make his slime truly special. A new friend encourages Alex to sell his creations at school, which leads to a sell-off battle with a girl who previously had a slime-opoly. Winner gets bragging rights and the right to be the only slime game in town.

But Alex’s dad thinks Alex should be focused more on “traditional” boy pastimes and less on slime. As the new soccer coach, Dad gets Alex to join the team. Even though he hates sports, Alex gives in. Alex is battling on multiple fronts—with his new friends at school, and with his dad at home. It will be a sticky race to the finish to see who oozes out on top.

Preorder Your Signed Copy here!

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