Author Event with Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris/First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris, to celebrate the release of their latest book, First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 pm in the Yellow Box Theater at Community Christian Church. All books will be pre-signed. Barnett and Harris will not sign anything during the event.

*Attendees are encouraged to dress in First-Cat-in-Space-inspired cosplay*

Event Format

We will begin checking you in approximately 60 minutes before the start time.  You will receive your pre-signed book when you check in. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the line will form in numbered order with the following guidelines:

• • Posed photo with your camera taken by our staff

Pre-registration is required for this event because space is limited.

More about First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip:

About the Authors: 

Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than thirty languages. His picture books include two Caldecott Honor–winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn. Among his other popular books are I Love You Like a Pig, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli, and The Magic Word, illustrated by Elise Parsley. He lives in Oakland, California. You can visit him online at macbarnett.com.

Shawn Harris’s first illustrated book, Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, received seven starred reviews, was an Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book, an ALA Notable, and a PW Best Book of the Year. His other picture books include Eggers's What Can a Citizen Do, which was a Time Magazine Best Children’s Book, Everyone’s Awake by Colin Meloy, A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett, and his own author-illustrated works Have You Ever Seen a Flower? and Doing Business. Harris also occasionally moonlights as singer-songwriter of the popular Oakland, California, band the Matches, whose early 2000s album art sparked his illustration career.  

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Please read these Event Policies carefully:

Anderson’s Bookshop reserves the right to change the format of this event to a virtual one at any time if it becomes necessary. Please be advised that Anderson’s Bookshop assumes no responsibility or liability for any personal injury or other loss you may incur as a result of your decision to attend an event, including the transmission of Covid-19 or related illnesses. We expect that for the protection of everyone, all applicable Covid-related protocols will be followed.  

Failure to treat all participants and staff with courtesy and respect may result in your expulsion from the event. 

Accessibility:

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, after purchasing your ticket(s), please contact us at andersons@andersonsbookshop.com.