Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Public Library for a fun evening with bestselling author Susan Coll on Tuesday, September 29 from 6:00-7:00 pm to celebrate her latest release, Word Salad! The story follows Matilda as she returns home to D.C. to care for her ailing mother, takes on a new job at a […]
Join Curious Iguana on Thursday, September 24 from 6:00-7:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Public Library to celebrate the new release from middle-grade author Huda Al-Marashi, Hail Mariam. Starting middle school is challenging enough, but when young Muslim Mariam’s sister is diagnosed with a serious lung condition, Mariam wonders if she’ll have to tackle her […]
Calling all our young dreamers! Curious Iguana is excited to welcome bestselling author Shannon Hale and illustrator Marcela Cespedes to Frederick on Tuesday, September 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Public Library. Shannon and Mace will be discussing their latest middle-grade graphic novel Dream Big, the sequel to Dream On. The story focuses […]
We are delighted to celebrate local author Irene W. Leigh and her new memoir, Hiding the Holocaust. Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Tuesday, September 1 from 6 pm-7 pm to learn the astounding story of her Jewish parents’ experiences escaping Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Irene will be in conversation with Sofia Seitchik. […]
Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, August 2, from 2 pm-3 pm for our annual We Found Waldo Celebration! Please note: Waldo hunters must turn in their passports to Curious Iguana by Saturday, August 1, by closing time, and must attend the We Found Waldo Celebration on Sunday, August 2, to be […]
In light of America’s 250th anniversary, Curious Iguana is excited to welcome historian and author Derek Baxter to Frederick on Wednesday, July 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm to speak about his new book, The Forgotten World War. Focusing on the broader impacts of the American Revolution, Derek invites readers to consider how this infamous war spanned […]
In light of America’s 250th birthday this year, Curious Iguana is eager to welcome historian and author David O. Stewart to Frederick at C. Burr Artz Public Library on Tuesday, June 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm. David will discuss his latest book, The Democracy We Must Keep with Holly Smith, editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review […]
Join Curious Iguana on Saturday, June 13 at C. Burr Artz Public Library from 2:00-3:00 pm to celebrate YA author Celeste Dador’s debut romance, Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights. A summer romance is on the horizon for First Daughter Abby Alzona, who (along with her little sister) has been sent to a countryside inn after […]
Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Library on Thursday, March 26 from 4:00-5:00 pm for an event with children’s author Amy S. Hansen. Amy will read her book Wanda Hears the Stars and perform a fun science demonstration! Following her reading, Amy will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Wanda Hears the Stars […]
On Monday, February 9, join us at C. Burr Artz Library from 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate author Bethany C. Morrow’s latest release, The Body. This chilling thriller follows Mavis, a woman struggling to recover from her religious past while facing unearthly attacks aimed to destroy her too-good-to-be-true marriage. Bethany will be in-conversation with local author […]
We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick on Thursday, February 5! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty Macy, at C. Burr Artz Library from 6:00-7:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm). This story follows a young girl’s quest to speak up for her and her […]
With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, come join us on Thursday, January 22, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm for a fascinating look into the past with author Richard Bell as he discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Following his talk, Richard will answer questions and sign books. Copies […]
