Author Jasminne Paulino Will Celebrate the Release of Her New Book
The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez
When: Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 pm
What: Jasminne Paulino will discuss her new book, The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez, with author Claribel A. Ortega, whose latest book is The Girl and The Robot. Ortega’s other books include the Witchlings series and the popular graphic novel, Frizzy. Both authors will sign books after the discussion. Event is free and all are welcome. If you would like to be sure to have copies, please pre-order books below. We will also have books available to purchase at the event.
Where: Sleepy Hollow Bookshop, 95 Beekman Ave, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
About The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez
This powerful novel in verse is about a neurodivergent seventh grader who dreams of traveling to the stars one day. It's a heartfelt and inspiring story that reminds us what we can accomplish if we dream big and believe in ourselves. With Spanish dialogue throughout the book, we learn about Alex's relationship to his family and his Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage.
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About the Authors Visiting June 8
Jasminne Paulino
Jasminne is a Spanish teacher who has participated in workshops and mentorships with Highlights, Las Musas, and holds an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University. The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez is her debut. Follow her on Twitter @JasminnePNYC.
Claribel A. Ortega
New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author, Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she’s co-hosting her podcast Bad Author Book Club. Claribel is a Marvel contributor and has been featured on PBS, Good Morning America and Deadline.
Witchlings (Scholastic) was an Instant NYT Bestseller, a USA Today Bestseller, and #1 Indie Bestseller. Her graphic novel Frizzy with Rose Bousamra was winner of the 2023 Pura Belpré Award for Children's Text, The 2023 Eisner Award and an Indie Bestseller. You can find her on Instagram and Tiktok @Claribel_Ortega and on her website at claribelortega.com.
Author Rolando Pujol to Celebrate Release of
The Great American Retro Road Trip
When: Tuesday, June 24, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
What: Join us as we celebrate the release of Sleepy Hollow native Pujol's The Great American Retro Road Trip, in Sleepy Hollow Bookshop on release day, Tuesday, June 24 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Pujol will mix, mingle and sign books. Light refreshments will be served. Event is free and all are welcome. If you would like to be sure to have a copy, please pre-order the book below. We will also have books available to purchase at the event.
Where: Sleepy Hollow Bookshop, 95 Beekman Ave, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
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Celebrate the nostalgic pleasures of America’s vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country.
The Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World’s Largest Paint Can and the Haines Shoe House. Or iconic signage, like the dazzling Yoken’s neon sign, and the classic Moon Motel sign. Through author Rolando Pujol’s anecdotes and clever narrative, readers will come away with a sweeping sense of roadside charm that still exists, as well as a desire to see it all for themselves.
About Rolando Pujol
Pujol's love of small towns and their history was formed growing up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, suburbs of New York City rendered magical by the tales of Washington Irving.
Pujol created and is at the helm of The Retrologist Instagram account (@rolandpujol) and his The Retrologist Substack newsletter. When he’s not on the road, Pujol is the executive producer of digital content, innovation, and strategy at WABC-TV Channel 7, the flagship station of the ABC television network.