April 26, 10 am, Family Storytime + Art Workshop - INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY!

Kick off Indie Bookstore with a special Family Storytime featuring author local author Stephanie Ellen Sy as she reads from her heartwarming picture book, A Roof!, published by Penguin Random House.

📖 Date & Time: Sat, April 26, 10 am (It's Indie Bookstore Day!!)
📍 Location: Kinder Books
👦 Ages: 3-6 years (everyone welcome!)
💰 FREE event (space is limited—reserve a spot for your child only)

About the Book:
Inspired by her experiences growing up in Hong Kong and the Philippines, where typhoons are a frequent reality, Stephanie Ellen Sy’s A Roof! is a touching story about resilience, community, and hope.

🎨 Mini Art Workshop with Nicholas Brancati
Right after the storytime, local artist Nicholas Brancati will lead a fun, hands-on workshop where kids can create their own book cover using mixed materials and collage techniques!

Meet the Guests:

✍️ Stephanie Ellen Sy is a writer with a background in international relations and Asian studies. She now splits her time between Vancouver and Hong Kong and loves hiking and exploring new foods. Visit her at StephanieEllenSy.com and follow her on Instagram @steph_steph_sy.

🎨 Nicholas Brancati is a local illustrator known for his creative mixed-material collages. Through Nicholas Brancati Studios, he shares his artwork in the form of greeting cards, prints, and commissioned projects.

📚 Don’t miss this fun and interactive event! Reserve your child’s spot today.