Highlights Include Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Triathlon,
First-ever Teen Book Festival, B-Fest and The Okee Dokee Brothers!
Special Events:
What: Summer Reading Triathlon Opening Ceremony
When: Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.
Details: Barnes & Noble is celebrating 20 Years of Summer Reading with a special Summer Reading Triathlon, kicking off June 4 with an exciting Opening Ceremony! Young readers can vote for their favorite heroes and places from a selection of contenders curated by booksellers and enjoy other fun activities. Voting runs through August 21, with local and national medalists announced at a special Closing Ceremony August 27.
Through the Summer Reading program, kids in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book by reading three books and answering questions in their Summer Reading Journal by September 6.
What: B-Fest Teen Book Festival
When: Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12
Details: Join us at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide for B-Fest, our first-ever teen book festival, featuring author events, writing workshops, panel discussion at 12pm on Saturday with popular local YA authors Kate Hattemer, Jessica Spotswood and Lisa Maxwell moderated by Lenore Appelhans. Other guests include author Jan Gangsei and local blogger and guest host Andye Eppes from Reading Teen. Other events include trivia & games, exclusives, giveaways and much more! For more information and times please contact the store. You can also visit BN.COM/B-Fest and share your experiences on social media using the hashtag #BFestBuzz and #BNTysons
What: Musical Performance, Storytime and Book Signing with the Grammy Award Winning Okee Dokee Brothers
When: Saturday, June 18th at 10:30am
Details: Join us at Barnes & Noble Tysons for a special morning of songs and stories! Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing (The Okee Dokee Brothers) celebrate the beauty of nature and the joys of being outdoors with their family-friendly music and new children’s book Can You Canoe and Other Adventure Songs. Aiming to inspire parents and kids to get outside and get creative, the book journeys cross-country in 12 songs, from the rolling hills of Appalachia in the East to the canyons and campfires of the West!
Storytimes:
What: Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Storytime
When: Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m.
Details: In celebration of life’s many milestones, join us for a reading of the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Activities to follow.
What: Dad School and Grandpa Loves You Storytime
When: Saturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. (this time is subject to change due to the event with The Okee Dokee Brothers)
Details: To honor dads, grandpas and caregivers celebrating Father’s Day, we will read two charming books Dad School and Grandpa Loves You! Activities to follow.
What: Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery Storytime
When: Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m.
Details: Just because you’re extremely cute, doesn’t mean you can’t operate a bulldozer! From author-illustrator David Gordon comes a funny, whimsical take on believing in yourself and telling bullies who’s boss! Join us for a fun-filled Storytime!
Social Media:
During all Barnes & Noble Storytime readings and activities, parents and guardians are encouraged to take pictures and post to their personal social media sites using the hashtag #BNStorytime.
Store Information:
Where: Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner Center
7851 L Tysons Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
703.506.2937
Contact: Marta Davis
Community Business Development Manager
703.506.6756