BookPeople and author Melanie Shankle have announced an event for the presentation of Shankle's new work, "Here Be Dragons." The event aims to engage the community and highlight the importance of supporting local independent bookstores.
The announcement encourages readers to participate by reserving their spot through Eventbrite. It emphasizes that attending such events supports local businesses and signals to publishers the value of sending authors to BookPeople.
"Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore! You are not only supporting a local business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople and we appreciate it."
The event is scheduled for February 19, 2024.