Friday, September 10th

In partnership with Vroman’s Bookstore, students of Arroyo Seco will hear a special presentation by children's author, Max Brallier. On Friday, September 10th, he will present his newest children's title, The Last Kids on Earth & the Doomsday Race.

From Vroman's: With his zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, Jack Sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping toward the mysterious Tower, where they must once and for all stop Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from descending upon our dimension. But their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up by the Mallusk, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world's largest shopping mall on its back.

Books are available to purchase online: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/max-brailler-arroyo-seco

Enter the code arroyo at checkout to receive your signed book from the author. 

March 1, 2021

In partnership with Vroman’s Bookstore, the students of Arroyo Seco will hear a special presentation by children's author, Sherri Duskey Rinker. On Monday, March 1st, she will present her newest children's title, It's So Quiet.

From Vroman's: It's time for bed, but one little mouse just can't get to sleep—it's TOO QUIET! However, the night is actually full of sounds, from the croak of the bullfrog to the howl of a coyote on a distant hill. As the rhythmic symphony of nighttime noises build in this rollicking read-aloud, the mouse starts to wonder whether he wouldn't like a little MORE quiet.

Books are available to purchase online: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/sherri-duskey-rinker-arroyo-seco

Enter the code arroyo at checkout to receive your signed book from the author. 

March 4, 2021

In partnership with Vroman’s Bookstore, the sixth through eighth grade students of Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet will hear a special presentation by young adult author Stuart Gibbs. On Thursday, March 4th, he will present their newest children's title, Charlie Thorn and the Lost City.

From Vroman's: Charlie is ready to take it easy in the Galapagos Islands. That is, until she’s approached by the mysterious Esmeralda Castle, who has a code she knows only Charlie can decipher.In 1835, Charles Darwin diverted his ship’s journey so he could spend ten months in South America on a secret solo expedition. When he returned, he carried a treasure that inspired both awe and terror in his crew. Afterward, it vanished, never to be seen again...

Books are available to purchase online:

https://www.vromansbookstore.com/stuart-gibbs-arroyo-seco

Enter the code arroyo at checkout to receive your signed book from the author.

November 12, 2020

Join us as we welcome Ms. Alison Juarez, a dance instructor at Arroyo Seco and the author of "Shoe's Off, Mommy?" Ms. Juarez will discuss where she found the inspiration for her story and what it is like to publish a book. Her book tells the story of a young girl's journey to become a professional modern dancer. It will be sure to warm your heart and make you want to wiggle your toes. So, grab your tiny dancers, readers, and authors for our next Cozy Cougar Author's Visit on November 12th.

About the book from Amazon: Ali loves to take her shoes off and go barefoot. No matter the season or even the setting, she feels most free without her shoes. With the support of her mom she discovers modern dance, her true calling, where she can be herself-barefoot and free! This inspiring story will encourage every child to find what makes them feel free. “Shoes Off, Mommy?” will be sure to warm your heart and wiggle your toes.