WANTED: A Really, Really Long Ruler (PLAYDATE)

Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin

"How big is a giraffe? No, wait - how big is a skyscraper? What about the universe?! Explore size, scale, and distance in this crisply illustrated, detailed picture book perfect for curious young readers."

Book available for pick up on 10/1/2020.

The Bookmarks Classified "Date-with-a-Book" Raffle will allow participants to choose among 20 titles for a hardcover new book by reading the ad. The classifieds will have an intriguing description of the mystery book for "date night," and each raffle ticket purchased for $40 will allow the participant their chosen book and one entry for 20 prizes, ranging from gift cards and bottles of Raffaldini wine to the grand prize of a $500 gift card to Bookmarks. Gift cards are from: Oriental Trading, Great Outdoors Company, Jason's Deli, the App Store, Carrabba's, and more!

New classifieds will be added regularly over the two-week period with a grand reveal of all book titles on Friday, September 25.

The raffle, auction, and bidding will end on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. The raffle winners will be announced at noon on Facebook with item pickups beginning at 1 p.m. from Bookmarks. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26.

If you need the book mailed, an additional $4.50 will be added to your check out.

Please note that Classified "Date-with-a-Book" winners will be chosen at random. No person employed by Bookmarks or a person living in the staff member's household may win a raffle prize and are ineligible to participate. Each hardcover book has a fair market value of $17 - $32. Wine cannot always be shipped over state lines so a gift card of the same value will replace the wine if a winner is out of state.

WANTED: Family Reunion (PLAYDATE)

A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry

"In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a young orca must save her brother when they are separated from their pod by a massive tsunami. Through a shark attack, hunger, pollution, and more, the power of siblinghood prevails. Perfect for 8 - 12 year olds."

The Bookmarks Classified "Date-with-a-Book" Raffle will allow participants to choose among 20 titles for a hardcover new book by reading the ad. The classifieds will have an intriguing description of the mystery book for "date night," and each raffle ticket purchased for $40 will allow the participant their chosen book and one entry for 20 prizes, ranging from gift cards and bottles of Raffaldini wine to the grand prize of a $500 gift card to Bookmarks. Gift cards are from: Oriental Trading, Great Outdoors Company, Jason's Deli, the App Store, Carrabba's, and more!

New classifieds will be added regularly over the two-week period with a grand reveal of all book titles on Friday, September 25.

The raffle, auction, and bidding will end on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. The raffle winners will be announced at noon on Facebook with item pickups beginning at 1 p.m. from Bookmarks. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26.

If you need the book mailed, an additional $4.50 will be added to your check out.

Please note that Classified "Date-with-a-Book" winners will be chosen at random. No person employed by Bookmarks or a person living in the staff member's household may win a raffle prize and are ineligible to participate. Each hardcover book has a fair market value of $17 - $32. Wine cannot always be shipped over state lines so a gift card of the same value will replace the wine if a winner is out of state.

WANTED: Dance! Dance! Dance! (PLAYDATE)

Bunheads by Misty Copeland
Illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey

"An autobiographical picture book guides us through the story of a prima ballerina, who decides to audition - despite never having danced before!"

The Bookmarks Classified "Date-with-a-Book" Raffle will allow participants to choose among 20 titles for a hardcover new book by reading the ad. The classifieds will have an intriguing description of the mystery book for "date night," and each raffle ticket purchased for $40 will allow the participant their chosen book and one entry for 20 prizes, ranging from gift cards and bottles of Raffaldini wine to the grand prize of a $500 gift card to Bookmarks. Gift cards are from: Oriental Trading, Great Outdoors Company, Jason's Deli, the App Store, Carrabba's, and more!

New classifieds will be added regularly over the two-week period with a grand reveal of all book titles on Friday, September 25.

The raffle, auction, and bidding will end on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. The raffle winners will be announced at noon on Facebook with item pickups beginning at 1 p.m. from Bookmarks. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26.

If you need the book mailed, an additional $4.50 will be added to your check out.

Please note that Classified "Date-with-a-Book" winners will be chosen at random. No person employed by Bookmarks or a person living in the staff member's household may win a raffle prize and are ineligible to participate. Each hardcover book has a fair market value of $17 - $32. Wine cannot always be shipped over state lines so a gift card of the same value will replace the wine if a winner is out of state.

WANTED: Music with Soul (PLAYDATE)

RESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul by Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by Frank Morrison

"Sing along with the Queen of Soul and explore record-breaking music and her fight for civil rights in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book."

The Bookmarks Classified "Date-with-a-Book" Raffle will allow participants to choose among 20 titles for a hardcover new book by reading the ad. The classifieds will have an intriguing description of the mystery book for "date night," and each raffle ticket purchased for $40 will allow the participant their chosen book and one entry for 20 prizes, ranging from gift cards and bottles of Raffaldini wine to the grand prize of a $500 gift card to Bookmarks. New classifieds will be added regularly over the two-week period with a grand reveal of all book titles on Friday, September 25.

The raffle, auction, and bidding will end on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. The raffle winners will be announced at noon on Facebook with item pickups beginning at 1 p.m. from Bookmarks. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26.

If you need the book mailed, an additional $4.50 will be added to your check out.

Please note that Classified "Date-with-a-Book" winners will be chosen at random. No person employed by Bookmarks or a person living in the staff member's household may win a raffle prize and are ineligible to participate. Each hardcover book has a fair market value of $17 - $32. Wine cannot always be shipped over state lines so a gift card of the same value will replace the wine if a winner is out of state.

WANTED: Answers for a Murder (and Magic)

Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor

"In this story set against contemporary Nigeria, a twelve-year-old boy hadn't realized what he was getting into when he vowed to avenge the death of his father. Now he must learn to control the superpowers gifted to him overnight and uncover the truth all at the same time."

The Bookmarks Classified "Date-with-a-Book" Raffle will allow participants to choose among 20 titles for a hardcover new book by reading the ad. The classifieds will have an intriguing description of the mystery book for "date night," and each raffle ticket purchased for $40 will allow the participant their chosen book and one entry for 20 prizes, ranging from gift cards and bottles of Raffaldini wine to the grand prize of a $500 gift card to Bookmarks. Gift cards are from: Oriental Trading, Great Outdoors Company, Jason's Deli, the App Store, Carrabba's, and more!

New classifieds will be added regularly over the two-week period with a grand reveal of all book titles on Friday, September 25.

The raffle, auction, and bidding will end on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. The raffle winners will be announced at noon on Facebook with item pickups beginning at 1 p.m. from Bookmarks. Pick up begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 26.

If you need the book mailed, an additional $4.50 will be added to your check out.

Please note that Classified "Date-with-a-Book" winners will be chosen at random. No person employed by Bookmarks or a person living in the staff member's household may win a raffle prize and are ineligible to participate. Each hardcover book has a fair market value of $17 - $32. Wine cannot always be shipped over state lines so a gift card of the same value will replace the wine if a winner is out of state.

Young fans of Bookmarks can show their support in a soft, long-sleeve gray Bookmarks shirt - size XS - and a $20 Nintendo eShop gift card. (After all, we all have hobbies other than reading!)

A fee of $4.50 will be added to your check out should you need us to ship these items.

These are busy and sometimes stressful times - so unwind with mindfulness activities and a One Love plush! "Mindful Kids" includes 50 mindfulness activities for Kindness, Focus, and Calm from Whitney Stewart and Mina Braun. Perfect for ages "4 - 104," the whole family can get in on some relaxation! What more could we ask for?

Young readers can snuggle into a long-sleeved Bookmarks shirt (size XS) and an "Olivia" plush from the beloved children's book series!

Did you know Olivia loves smoothies? Young readers can take her along and enjoy a fresh fruit smoothie from Juice Shop Smoothies!

Includes an "Olivia" plush from the beloved children's book series and 3 X vouchers for complimentary smoothies at Juice Shop. Please note that vouchers expire after Nov 30, 2020.

Young fans of Ada Twist, Scientist (star of the beloved children's books from Andrea Beaty!) and Bookmarks will love this cozy bundle! Includes a "Ada Twist" plush and long-sleeve Bookmarks T-shirt (size XS).

Bring the joys of Kaleideum home to you! Kaleideum features interactive exhibits in an exploratory, hands-on space and brings storytelling to life. With two locations in Winston-Salem and endless discoveries to be made, this is learning reimagined. Enjoy Kaleideum goodies and get excited for a future trip in-person!

Pick Up Only

Includes:

• Complimentary family admission for 4
• $25 to the gift shop
• Stuffed parrot
• Other goodies

Take a family trip out to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro - the largest natural habitat zoo in the world! With 500 developed acres, the North Carolina Zoo provides encounters with wild animals living in natural settings, conservation efforts that have been protecting animals in the wild for over two decades, and down-to-earth, authentic and memorable ways for families to play and stay together.

Includes 4 passes for general admission; must be redeemed by Dec 31, 2020.

Share the gift of books for six months with a child in your life (ages 0 - 12)! Once your subscribption is processed, Bookmarks will send an "About Me" reader survey to each child. This helps us learn what types of books your young reader will enjoy. Each month the Bookmarks team will hand pick a book that can be picked up in-store with a gift message from you! For details: https://www.bookmarksnc.org/kidsclub. Please note that an additional $25 will be added to your check out to cover the shipping for six months.

Learn math from Michelle Yelton, one of Bookmarks' favorite volunteers, in three individual tutoring sessions! Michelle is a previous middle-grades math teacher who currently teaches Transition Math at Forsyth Technical Community College. Her experience includes 10 years of teaching math to grades 5-8 at two parochial schools in Northern Kentucky; Helping 8 th grade students prepare to take an algebra placement test before beginning high school; Tutoring students in various math skills; and Four semesters of teaching math at Forsyth Technical Community College since moving to NC in October of 2018. 45 minute session can be done virtually or in-person at a place that is mutually agreeable to both parties. Available for a variety of ages.