NEWS: 5/15/2008

Young Authors Contest Winners

Congratulations to all of Young Author Contestants!
Category 1 (Ages 6-9)
First Place Alexis Moreno (age 9) Alexander Science Center
Second Place Kobe Salazar (age 8) Sycamore Elementary
Third Place Madison Willes (age 9) Sellers Elementary
Honorable Mention Gabriel Lejon (age 8) Sycamore Elementary School McKenna Avery (age 8) Gorman Learning Center Emily Beihold (age 9) Oakwood School Hayden Yeung (age 6) Condit Elementary Delaney Rozich (age 8) Jasper Elementary Shelby Hartley (age 7) Ekstrand Elementary Robin Tanenbaum (age 9) Sycamore Elementary
Category 2 (Ages 10 – 13)
First Place Meagan He (age 12) Chaparral Middle School
Second Place Jahnavi Curlin (age 12) Claremont, CA
Third Place Sarah Cho (age 12) Chaparral Middle School
Honorable Mention Olivia Watkins (age 10) Foothill Country Day School Sibyl Courey (age 12) Culver City Middle School Amy Donahue (age 11) Chaparral Elementary AnaMarie M. Padro (age 12) Oak Knoll School Sara Lozano (age 11) Mountain View Elementary Crystal Chang (age 10) Collegewood Elementary School Mariah R. Caputo (age 13) Chino, CA
Category 3 (Ages 14+)
First Place Daniele Holt (age 17) Glendora High School
Second Place Michelle L. Donahue (age 18) Beliot College
Third Place Cassandra Manning (age 14) Chino, CA
Honorable Mention Celena Hill (Age 14) Chino. CA

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Announcing Mrs. Nelson's Book Company

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Phone: (909) 392-1503
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Mrs. Nelson's Newsletter: May 2008
PDF Version: Here


UPCOMING EVENTS

5/19/2008
Michael Reisman
3:30 PM
Meet the author of Simon Bloom, Gravity Keeper. When the very normal Simon Bloom finds a book titled Teacher’s Edition of Physics his whole world turns upside down - literally! The book gives him formulas that allow him to control the laws of physics. But when he becomes a target of the the villainess Sirabetta, Simon and his two friends have to save themselves and the book from falling into the wrong hands

6/2/2008
Melissa Marr
4:00 PM
Readers have been thrilled with Ms. Marr's first title, Wicked Lovely. She will be signing copies of the second title, Ink Exchange. For fans of dark Faerie Romance, this event should not be missed!


6/13/2008
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of The Junie B. Jones® Stupid Smelly Bus Tour!
5:00 PM
On Friday June 13th, Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop will host the “Junie B. Jones® Stupid Smelly Bus Tour” — a national tour, sponsored by Random House Children’s Books, that brings Junie B. live and in-person, across the country to meet her fans. She will ride in the Stupid, Smelly Bus to 25 cities for fun-filled events. Fans will enjoy Junie B.’s hilarious antics through live, theatrical performances based on the bestselling Junie B. Jones® series. Events will also include cool Junie B. giveaways, and an official “book stamping.” Come along for the ride!

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

1/1/2008 through 12/31/2008
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
On Tuesdays, join us for an hour of fun stories and crafts especially for preschool-aged children. Participants receive a 10% discount on purchases.

1/1/2008 through 12/31/2008
Friday Evening Pajama Storytime
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday nights, come in your favorite pajamas for an hour of stories and crafts--the perfect end to a busy day.

1/1/2008 through 12/31/2008
Saturday Story Time
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
On Saturdays, join us for an hour of fun stories.

1/2/2008 through 1/2/2009
Art Classes with Gloria Aluzas
4:00 PM
Start the new year with a new art class! Classes taught by Gloria Aluzas who has been a valuable member of the Mrs. Nelson's team for the past 15 years. Each class provides the child an opportunity to complete a piece to be proud of! Call or stop by the store for details.
Class Times:
Ages 6-10: Mondays at 4pm
Kindergartners: Thursdays at 4pm
Contact number: (909) 599-4558

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