Story Writing Workshops for Kids & Teens
Sunday, March 15 at 2:30pm (ages 7-11)
Sunday, March 15 at 3:30pm (ages 12+)

Story writing workshops are back! We’ll provide a story game to jump start our imaginations, tips for creating unique characters and plot twists, two writingcoaches for brainstorming and feedback, and a welcoming, creative space.

These free meetups are led by Shu-Hsien Ho and Royd Hatta of Beyond the Box Learning (both are former Linden Tree booksellers!). We’ll meet in the back of the store where there will be comfortable seating and tables. Please bring your imagination, enthusiasm, notebook, pencils/pens, erasers, and a water bottle.

Space is limited! To RSVP, please email [email protected].

Upcoming story writing workshops: 

• Sunday, April 19

Book Launch with Stacey Lee
In conversation with Stephanie Garber
Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm
at Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos
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Linden Tree Books is incredibly excited to welcome bestselling author Stacey Lee to celebrate the launch of her fantastic new novel, Heiress of Nowhere, a historical gothic mystery about an orphan racing to uncover a killer—who may have come from the sea—when she and her beloved orcas fall under suspicion. Stacey will be in conversation with bestselling author Stephanie Garber.

This event will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 1040 Border Road, just 1.5 miles from Linden Tree. It will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A.

This is a free event, but you must RSVP as space is limited. We recommend using this form to pre-order books which will be available for pickup at the event. Additional copies of Heiress of Nowhere, as well as Stacey and Stephanie's other books, will also be available for purchase at the event. RSVP Now »

Book Launch with Nadine Takvorian
In conversation with Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Saturday, March 21 at 6pm

We’re excited to welcome author-illustrator Nadine Takvorian as she shares her powerful graphic novel debut, Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide. Nadine will be in conversation with award-winning author, Maggie Tokuda-Hall.

Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them—all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family's history in Armenia and Turkey—where they came from and how they came to America—but it is just too painful for her parents. All Nadine knows is that they were caught up in the Armenian genocide.

Until one day the dam bursts. And through that flood of stories and memories, and a trip back to their people's homelands, Nadine discovers a key to unlocking her own heritage and the courage to speak up when injustice rears its head again. 

Told in interwoven historical, contemporary, and fantastical sequences, Armaveni is a gripping graphic novel debut and a much-needed historical document.

Storytime with Carol Foote
Sunday, March 22 at 10:30am

Join us for a special Sunday storytime with author Carol Foote as she shares her sweet picture book, Trouble Dog: From Shelter Dog to Conservation Hero.

Tucker the dog never means to be trouble: he just loves to play. But at the animal shelter, every visitor says he’s too much trouble—until Laura.

Laura thinks Tucker might be just right for a very special job. Could all his energy make him an amazing conservation dog? Laura trains Tucker to track down Gila monsters, endangered flowers, even grizzly bear poop. His first assignment is in Hawaii, searching for invasive rosy wolf snails hidden under leaves. Where will his nose lead him next?

With colorful, endearing art from illustrator Larry Day and dashes of humor, Carol A. Foote’s debut picture book Trouble Dog invites children to join scientists—and their canine colleagues—in their work to save wildlife around the world.Readers will cheer for Tucker’s inspiring journey from shelter dog to eager trainee to confident globetrotter.

Middle Grade Book Club: Dragonborn
Sunday, March 22 at 4pm

It’s the next meeting of our middle grade book club for ages 9+! Led by bookseller extraordinaire Lorilee, we hope to introduce interested readers to amazing new books and the opportunity to talk about them in a fun, relaxed group setting. This month’s book is one of our favorite new dragon books, Dragonborn by Struan Murray. Please email [email protected] to RSVP. 

There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us. These Slumberers have been human for so long they have forgotten their true selves—until something awakens the dragon within.

Twelve-year-old Alex Evans is about to wake up.

Ever since her father’s death, Alex’s overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. Feeling trapped, Alex’s frustration has become too big to hide away. Burning inside, she erupts into a fierce, fiery roar.

A new school and a new life await Alex on the legendary island of Skralla, one of the last surviving dragon havens. There, she will train alongside other young dragons who are wild, untamed, and—unlike Alex—skilled at transforming and embracing their dragons within.

As dark factions begin to rise, Alex finds herself in a race to unlock her long-dormant power before Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, rises again to wage war against the human world.

Upcoming book club meetings: 

• Sunday, April 26: Space for Saffron (featuring author Rie Neal)
• Sunday, May 31: A Tale of Plagues & Perfumes (celebrating the club’s 4-year anniversary!)

Book Launch with Mae Coyiuto
In conversation with Randy Ribay
Sunday, March 22 at 6pm

We’re excited to welcome author Mae Coyiuto as she shares her new young adult novel, Goodbye and Everything After. Mae will be in conversation with award-winning author, Randy Ribay. A teen girl comes face to face with the ghost of her recently deceased dad when she ignores a strict Filipino superstition in this contemporary YA novel that tackles grief, family tension, and first love.

It’s been five years since Nika’s beloved father passed away, but her family has never fully grieved. They don’t speak of him much at all, except on the anniversary of his death.

Whenever they visit her father’s grave, Nika’s superstitious mother still insists on practicing pagpag, a Filipino belief that you can never go directly home after attending a funeral—or risk the spirit of the departed following you back home.

But when her mom’s new fiancé suddenly shows up at the cemetery for this year’s memorial for her dad, she furiously walks out, breaking the pagpag superstition. The next day, she finds herself face-to-face with the ghost of her dead father. . . and Nika’s the only one who can see him.

As she spends more time re-connecting with her dad’s ghost, Nika slowly learns about her parents’ past and how they fell in love back in high school. And when they recreate memories of her parents’ love story, Nika discovers that her dad’s spirit slowly becomes more solid and alive. Fearing that she’ll lose her dad again, Nika makes it her mission to find a way to make her dad stay permanently, no matter what the cost.

Storytime with Molly Golden
Sunday, March 29 at 10:30am

Join us for a special Sunday storytime with author Molly Golden as she shares her debut picture book, Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit.

Since its publication over one hundred years ago, The Velveteen Rabbit has been a touchstone for generations of children. Here, for the first time, is the story of how this cherished character came to be, and of the writer who brought him to life.

As a child, Margery Williams was encouraged to embrace her creativity and imagination, which later helped her cope with challenging times of war and loss. Rich, expressive artwork that’s made to be pored over and a warm, reassuring text draw readers into Margery’s world and show them how they can use their own creativity to get through hard times. This gorgeous, giftable picture book will resonate with anyone who’s ever wished their beloved toys would become real—and with those who believe they already are.

Book Launch with Faith Erin Hicks
In conversation with Gene Luen Yang
Wednesday, April 1 at 6pm

We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Faith Erin Hicks as she shares her excellent new graphic novel, Inbetweens. Faith will be in conversation with bestselling author Gene Luen Yang.

Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw! So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement!

Well… Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn’t as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art. Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn’t mean you’ll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher’s. As the summer drags on, the trials of learning, new relationships, and a tough schedule drives a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?

With her signature humor, sincerity, and ability to weave nuanced stories of friendship, Faith Erin Hicks delivers a tale of protecting your creative heart, and the importance of people who support you.

Book Launch with Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss
Tuesday, April 7 at 6pm
at The Garden House in Los Altos
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Linden Tree is excited to welcome Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of the Lintang series, to discuss The Escape Game, their highly anticipated new YA murder mystery set in an escape room-themed game show.

This is a ticketed/book-bundled event that includes a talk, Q&A, book signing, interactive game activities, and a raffle. This event will be held at The Garden House in Shoup Park (400 University Ave) in Los Altos. Buy Tickets Now »

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master, and... Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high in this competition, they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?

Illustrator Workshop: Bo Lu
Sunday, April 12 at 4pm
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Calling all young artists ages 10-13! Join us this spring for a series of hands-on art workshops led by a quartet of talented, published illustrators:

• Steph Lau, author-illustrator of The Abominable Snow Dancer
• Julie Downing, author-illustrator of Night in the City, Hello Sun, and more
• Bo Lu, author-illustrator of Bao’s Doll and Ren’s Pencil
• Jen de Oliveira, author-illustrator of the Reggie: Kid Penguin series

Each workshop lasts 90 minutes and costs $50. Materials (paper, pens, etc) will be provided and, at the end of each workshop, students will receive a signed copy of one of the featured illustrator’s books. Space for each workshop is limited, so sign up now!

Storytime (and Stuffy Sleepover) with Dashka Slater
Saturday, April 28 at 11am

Come celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with author Dashka Slater and everyone's favorite French snail, Escargot!

Escargot is throwing a pajama party and you are invited! Put on your coziest jammies, grab a stuffed friend, and join us for a special storytime as Dashka Slater reads from Good Night, Escargot, the laugh-out-loud fifth book in the beloved bestselling series. After the reading, make a fun craft for your stuffy. Dashka’s visit and the craft activity are open to all.

Optional Stuffy Sleepover ($25) 

Does your stuffy want some more fun?  Then tell them goodnight - they’ll be spending the night at Linden Tree! We promise their night will be filled with fun and we’ll send you pictures to prove it.   On Sunday morning, come back to reunite with your tired but happy friend.

Price includes a personalized copy of Good Night, Escargot; a sleepover for your stuffy; and access to a digital album showcasing all the fun. 

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Outdoor Storytimes
Sundays at 10:30am

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am in front of the store as one of our booksellers (or perhaps a local author) shares some of their favorite read-alouds. (Grab a tasty treat from our neighbors at Manresa Bread while your kids enjoy the stories!) All storytimes feature picture books and are appropriate for all ages.