Petunia's Place is pleased to invite you to join us for special events. Most are offered at no charge.

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Interested in a book club for teachers?

In conjunction with the California Reading and Literature Project, Petunia's Place is co-sponsoring a book club for teachers who are interested in reading and discussing literature for young people.
Call the store at (559) 438-1561, for more information about how you can join.


Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 30 @ 12 pm - 2 pm

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with authors Gary Soto and Margarita Engle

Author Gary Soto will be at the store autographing his books, including copies of his new book, Meatballs for the People: Proverbs to Chew On. Author Margarita Engle will also be autographing her books.

Call (559) 438-1561 for more information.

 

Recent author appearances

Jan Brett

author of the book Mossy and many more.

Jean Chaffee

author of the book Nosey's Big Move.

Chris Colfer

author of the The Land of Stories series.

Margarita Engle

author of the book The Surrender Tree and many more.

Linda Garduno and Laura DeWitt

author and illustrator of the book 'Witchy Poo'

Dorina Lazo Gilmore

author of the book Cora Cooks Pancit.

Doug Hansen

author of the book Mother Goose in California.

Kathy Howell

author of the book The Perfectly Purple Sneakers

Karen Moore

author of the book Pen the Tale, Oogie.

Karlene Kay Ryan and Valerie Hill

author of the book 'Today is the First Day of the Rest of My Life'

Joan Schoettler

author of the book Good Fortune in a Wrapping Cloth.

Gary Soto

author of the book Lucky Luis and many more.