Join the incredible Harmonica Sunbeam at WORD for a special Drag Queen Storyhour at 1pm in the afternoon. Thanks to our partners Jersey City Pride for creating this event and check them out to learn how to get involved!
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 14th, 2017
In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - March 6th, 2018
From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you’re wearing when you get there.
Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket, and most importantly, to her super-special dress-up birthday party.
Join us for an author storytime with Sonia Panigrahy for Nina the Neighborhood Ninja!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Nina's a girl who takes charge. She uses her brain and her muscles to complete rescue missions. She doesn't mind getting dirty and climbing trees. It's all part of the life of the everyday girl superhero.
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Published: Sonia Panigrahy - November 2nd, 2016
Nina's a girl who takes charge. She uses her brain and her muscles to complete rescue missions. She doesn't mind getting dirty and climbing trees. It's all part of the life of the everyday girl superhero. Young readers are encouraged to recognize that the traits of being smart, strong, and speedy exist within themselves.
Join us for a storytime with authors Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter! Turning the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, P Is for Pterodactyl is perfect for anyone who has ever been stumped by silent letters or confused by absurd homophones. This whimsical, unique book takes silent letter entries like “K is for Knight” a step further with “The noble knight’s knife nicked the knave’s knee.” Lively illustrations provide context clues, and alliterative words help readers navigate text like “A bright white gnat is gnawing on my gnocchi” with ease.
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - November 6th, 2018
A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." --The New York Times
Let's get real--the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you
Join us at the historic Loew's Theatre in Jersey City as we welcome George R. R. Martin to celebrate the release of his latest book, Fire & Blood. George R. R. Martin is originally from Bayonne, NJ and we are thrilled to welcome him back for a homecoming celebration of his latest book. This will be Martin's only appearance and book signing for Fire & Blood, so get your tickets fast! John Hodgman will be joining George R. R. Martin on stage to discuss Game of Thrones and the discoveries within Fire & Blood.
After a long, sweltering summer, it's finally the season of the witch, so what better way to celebrate than with a night of Halloween-themed trivia? Join WORD on Saturday, October 27 at 6 pm for our monthly Trivia Night, and prove to your friends once and for all that you know the most about the spookiest time of year. Our host with the most, Vincent Onorati, husband to WORD owner Christine, is a culture connoisseur and will be quizzing you on everything from movies to books to TV shows to general ghoulishness.
Ernie Paniccioli, hailed by The New York Times as "the chronicler of hip-hop," and author of the best-selling book Who Shot Ya, has been taking the most important photographs of the hip-hop scene for the last four decades, getting unprecedented access to such headliners as Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Notorious B.I.G, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, and Snoop Dogg.To this day, Paniccioli’s photography remains the iconic chronicle of one of the most crucial movements in American music. In candid moments, Brother Ernie—who was induct
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Published: Universe - September 25th, 2018
Filled with more than 250 images of artists including Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Naughty by Nature, Public Enemy, 50 Cent, N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Flavor Flav, Lauren Hill, Queen Latifah, TLC, many that have never before been published, this book is set to become the new hip-hop photography bible
$5 admission to this event at our Jersey City store. Your $5 voucher can be used toward anything in store, including Hip Hop at the End of the World. Please note that if you purchase a copy of the book from WORD there is no need to purchase a voucher.
Join us as we welcome author Sam Maggs to celebrate the release of her book Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History. Featuring illustrations by Jenn Woodall, Girl Squads is a love letter to iconic crews in fields as diverse as politics, sports, history, and pop culture. Whether she's writing about well known squads like the trio of female Supreme Court justices or introducing you to medieval French artists, Sam's sense of humor and love for her subjects will remind you why #squadgoals became a thing in the first place.
$5 admission to this event at our Jersey City store. Your $5 voucher can be used towards anything in store, including Girl Squads. Please note that if you purchase a copy of the book from WORD that there is no need to purchase a voucher.
Join us as we welcome author Lindsey Stanberry to celebrate the release of her book Refinery29 Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Your Finances...and Everyone Else's. An offshoot of Refinery29's popular Money Diaries series, Lindsey's book features 10 new diaries, accompanied by real-life financial advice you can apply to real life, whether you're an intern with a generous allowance or an executive making six figures.
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Published: Touchstone - September 4th, 2018
Does it feel like you’re NEVER going to finish paying back your student loans? Do you spend more on coffee per month than you put into your 401(k)? Do you avoid looking at your bank balance because it’s easier to live in denial? The first step to getting your financial life in order is tracking what you spend.
$5 admission to this event at our Jersey City store. Your $5 voucher can be used towards anything in store, including Refinery29 Money Diaries. Please note that if you purchase a copy of the book from WORD that there is no need to purchase a voucher.
