The Book Stall is thrilled to be on hand for two great events featuring renowned author and award-winning illustrator Brian Selznick as he shares his new book, Big Tree. Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Mr. Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family, perfect for kids ages 8 and up. Books will be available for sale at both events and Mr. Selznick will be happy to sign his works!
 
Mr. Selznick will be at The Chicago Children’s Theatre (100 S. Racine Avenue in Chicago) on Saturday, April 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The Book Stall is donating 20% of the sales from the event to The Chicago Children’s Theatre. This discussion is free but requires registration. To sign up for the discussion, please visit the Chicago Children’s Theatre website, or click here.
 
Mr. Selznick will also be presenting his new book on Monday, May 1 from 6:30-7:30 pm at The Skokie Public Library (5215 Oakton Street in Skokie). To register for this free event, please visit the Skokie Public Library website, or click here.
 
More About the Book: Big Tree was inspired by an idea from Steven Spielberg and follows the story of two sycamore seeds that hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. When a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes. 
 
Booklist, in a starred review, says, "Sure to elicit gasps of surprise and delight...The astonishing story is at once vast and intimate, succeeding as both a small-scale adventure story and a broader exploration of the natural world…An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet."
 
More About the Author: Brian Selznick’s books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his innovative and genre-defying thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie Hugo. He followed that with the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wonderstruck, adapted into the movie by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick, and the New York Times bestseller, The Marvels. Selznick’s two most recent books for young people, Baby Monkey, Private Eye, an ALA Notable Book co-written with his husband David Serlin, and Kaleidoscope, a New York Times Notable Children’s Book of 2021, were both New York Times bestsellers as well. He also illustrated the 20th anniversary edition covers of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Selznick and Serlin divide their time between Brooklyn, New York and La Jolla, California. Learn more at www.thebrianselznick.com.