The Magic Factory packed up its stories and headed to the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference in Altoona, Pennsylvania to spend time with fellow book lovers..
Philadelphia native Tom Turner signed copies of his middle grade fantasy adventure, Sign of the Sandman. BOOKLIST called the novel “…all adventure, all the time. Middle-grade readers who enjoy fun alongside their fantasy will love this one.” (Hint: Book Two is coming soon, so you’ll definitely want to add this one to your collection!)
Ranger Baldy was there too, signing (well he’s a Bald Eagle, so a two-legger stamped) copies of Ranger Baldy and the Disappearing Waterfall: A Yosemite National Park Adventure written by Ranger Baldy, himself, and illustrated by Natalie Long. “The book’s combination of gorgeously painted backgrounds and cartoon animals works brilliantly and may encourage young readers to take an interest in Yosemite and other national parks. Baldy is exactly the type of hero that young animal lovers and conservationists will eagerly follow: brave, kind and willing to learn from his mistakes. Early elementary schoolers, whether independent readers or lap-readers, will be eager for more of Baldy’s adventures.” - KIRKUS REVIEWS (Starred)
The Magic Factory booth offered a moment of literary delight where:
Great storytellers met great educators
Authors loved talking books as much as you do
Library collections got a little (okay, a lot) more magical
Fans won a “Ranger Reading Corner” for their school
Thank you for marking your conference map, following the trail of imagination, and coming to see us in Altoona.
✨ It was a pleasure seeing you at PSLA! Looking forward to visiting your library soon! ✨
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