Austin Reading Mama
A Moon of My Own Launch Party
We featured local author Jennifer Rustgi a couple of years ago, and now you have the chance to meet her, as well as local illustrator Ashley White, at the upcoming launch party for an all […]
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Features
Live Music Venues for Kids of All Ages
Living in the Live Music Capital of the World, there’s no escaping catching some live music around Austin. From restaurants to record stores, bars and clubs, grocery stores and coffee shops, we are lucky enough […]
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BookPeople Partnering To Fight Childhood Hunger In October
Inspired by Crenshaw, the new book by Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, BookPeople is partnering with Macmillan Children’s Group and bookstores around the country to raise awareness of childhood hunger. Throughout the month of October, BookPeople […]
Austin Reading Mama
Event: Carnival of Books at BookPeople, 8/8
BookPeople will be hosting a Carnival of Books on Saturday, August 8th to celebrate all things books and reading with raucous merriment, bookish carnival games, tons of giveaways, an epic family read-aloud with favorite kids […]
Austin Reading Mama
Event: We Need Diverse Books YA Author Panel, May 17, 2015
Head over to BookPeople on Sunday, May 17th at 1pm as five awesome YA authors discuss diversity in YA literature. I. W. Gregorio, Natalie C. Parker, Sona Charaipotra, Dhonielle Clayton and Marike Nijkamp will all […]
Weekday Events
What’s Up Weekly Storytimes: March 16-20, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015 Signing Storytime (Round Rock) – 10:00 a.m. Join the Baby Signing Time revolution. This class is geared toward children 0-5 years and their parents. Amy from the Signing Connection will lead […]
Austin Reading Mama
New Book Club For Middle Readers from BookPeople
BookPeople’s Rockin’ Readers Book Club is open to passionate readers between the ages of 8 and 14 who love to read and discuss books! Once a month, BookKids experts Thomas and Demi lead a discussion […]
Events
Event: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebrations
Seuss X Seuss West- A week-long Celebration of Dr. Seuss will take place at University Hills Branch Library, 4721 Loyola Lane, from March 2 – 7, 2015. Puzzles, games, prize drawing and geocache for adults […]
Weekend Events
Weekend Events: January 9-11, 2015
Friday, January 9, 2015 Creative Side Jewelry Academy Spring Open House- 4-8 p.m. Are you ready to start making your own jewelry? Creative Side Jewelry Academy offers classes for all levels! Join us for our […]
Weekday Events
Weekday Events: February 17-21, 2014
Monday Free Admission at the LBJ Library – Monday, February 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE! The LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St, Austin. Baby Bloomers – Monday, February 17 from 9:00 […]
Weekday Events
Weekday Events: Monday, October 21- Friday, October 25, 2013
Happening All Week Long: Fall Festival- Monday, October 21, Tuesday, October 22, Wednesday, October 23, Thursday, October 24 from 10:00am – 2:00pm, and Friday, October 25 from 10:00 am– 5:30pm. Admission: $6 per person (2 […]
Weekday Events
Weekday Events in Austin: September 23-27, 2013
Monday Literature Live! Presents Jack and the Beanstalk- Monday, 9/23 at 3:30pm. When hungry young Jack trades his family’s cow for a peddler’s beans, his life takes a magical turn! For ages 4 and up. […]
Austin Health and Beauty Mama
Special Feature and Giveaway: Jessica Alba
*This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Heather on winning. Thanks to all who entered! I must admit that I am generally a bit leery when it comes to reading books written by celebrities, especially […]
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6 Tips for Enlightened Parenting
*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered and congrats to our winners, Katie and Lubna! 6 Tips for Enlightened Parenting by Jason B. Fischer As parents, we want our children to be […]