Every Sunday in Noveber at 1:00pm, local children's authors will be reading and signing their books at Wesleyan's R.J. 

• November 3rd:  Kathleen Harrington, "Esmeralda's Magical Journey" - A Monarch Butterfly Migaration Story

Esmeralda's Magical Journey is a captivating children's book written by Robyn Harrington and Kathleen Harrington, with beautiful illustrations by Amanda J. Sardi. The story follows the enchanting journey of Esmeralda, a Monarch butterfly, as she embarks on her remarkable migration from North America to Mexico. From her humble beginnings as a tiny egg on a milkweed leaf to her transformation into a stunning butterfly, Esmeralda's adventure is filled with wonder, challenges, and inspiring moments.

As Esmeralda flutters across various iconic locations, including New York, Washington D.C., and the Sierra Madre mountains, young readers are taken on an educational and magical exploration of nature's marvels. The story emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the beauty of the natural world, encouraging children to appreciate and protect the environment.

• November 10th: Victoria Linnartz, "Olivia’s Gift"

Olivia couldn't wait to go to school to learn to read and to meet new friends. Only to realize that reading is not so easy for everyone. Join Olivia on her journey to learning how to read, the friends she meets, and the unexpected gifts she finds.

• November 17th: Maggie Spadaro, "My Friend Doesn’t Have a House"

When Milo finds out his best friend at school, Sam, doesn't have a house, he tries everything he can think of to help Sam's family. Join Milo on this journey of imagination and learning, as he discovers the true meaning of friendship.

• November 24th: Carolyn Laurentus, "Santa’s Spies Are Fireflies"

When Santa goes on vacation he realizes that children need to behave during the summer months too. Knowing who is “naughty or nice” isn’t just for the winter months leading up to the “big day’! But who can help him with this task?

Follow Santa into the deep woods where he hopes to enlist the help of some very small friends. You might know their tiny, blinking presence from your own backyard. These summer miracles of nature just might be on a secret mission from Santa!

Julia bookstore located at 413 Main St Middletown CT 06547, right nextdoor to Amato's Toy and Hobby.