September is brimming with excitement at Blue House Books! From milestone birthday celebrations to engaging author meet & greets and hands-on children’s activities, there’s something for every book lover in Kenosha this month.
Blue House Books Birthday Celebration!
Celebrate five years of Blue House Books on Thursday, September 18th, all day! Stop in and purchase five items totaling $25 or more to receive a FREE BHB Tote Bag (while supplies last). Every purchase also enters you into a raffle to win a bookish prize, with the winner announced at 5 p.m. Enjoy birthday cake and festivities as we honor this milestone with the community that has supported us along the way. More information can be found here.
Meet & Greet with Silvia Acevedo
Stop by Blue House Books on Saturday, September 20th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet Wisconsin author Silvia Acevedo and her husband, illustrator Jeff Miracola, for the release of Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course. This middle-grade fantasy blends humor with lessons on friendship and forgiveness, perfect for young readers! Silvia and Jeff will be chatting with customers and signing books throughout the event. See more details here!
TOURIST SEASON
Pre-Release Party: Join us for a pre-release party for Brynne Weaver’s Tourist Season, the first book in the Seasons of Carnage Trilogy, on Monday, September 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $34 and include a signed bookplate, hardcover copy (available one day before the official publication date), character cards, a crossword puzzle, postcards, and stickers. Tickets are limited, so grab yours ASAP for an evening of games, mingling, and early access to this highly anticipated release. More details can be found here.
Boozy Bookfair at Kenosha Tap House for the Kenosha Literacy Council
Blue House Books brings the Bookmobile to Kenosha Tap House on Thursday, September 25th, from 5 to 8 p.m. for a nostalgic, adult-friendly book fair supporting the Kenosha Literacy Council! Find new releases, local authors, top sellers, games, and gift items – all while enjoying food and drinks from the Tap House. Plus, 10% of sales from Blue House Books and Kenosha Tap House will be donated to the literacy council. Event info can be found here.
Daphne Draws Data
Children’s Story Time & STEM Activity: Get ready for a hands-on learning adventure on Tuesday, September 30th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. as Daphne Draws Data helps kids develop their data-drawing superpowers! Families will enjoy a reading and guided graphing activity led by Jody from Storytelling with Data, blending reading, math, and problem-solving skills. This free event is perfect for kids eager to explore STEM in a fun, interactive way. Registration is required. RSVP here.
Be sure to check our events page for further details, and we will be in touch with my event news soon!
About Blue House Books
Blue House Books is an independent bookstore operating in Downtown Kenosha since 2017. BHB is a full-service bookstore—carrying stock for all age groups and from all genres—with a focus on customer service and recommendations.
For more information, find us online:
ShopAtBHB.com | Facebook.com/bhbkenosha | Instagram @bhbkenosha
