Barnes & Noble Launches New Kids’ Book Hangout™
July 09 2018 - 8:39AM
Business Wire
Kids Ages 6-12 Are Invited to Stores
Nationwide to Talk Books, Play Games & Activities, and Get
Book-Related Giveaways
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s
largest retail bookseller, today announced the launch of the “Kids’
Book Hangout,” a nationwide program for young readers ages 6-12 to
discover and talk about books while playing fun games and
activities. The first Kids’ Book Hangout will be held in all Barnes
& Noble stores on Saturday, July 28, at 2 PM. Kids do not need
to have read the featured books, but should come ready to find out
about new characters, stories and genres.
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“With the new Barnes & Noble Kids’ Book Hangout, we’ve
created a forum for young readers to gather in our stores to
discover books, have fun, and experience the joy of reading with
other kids in their community,” said Stephanie Fryling, Vice
President of Merchandising, Children’s Books. “The Hangout is
designed to introduce young readers to exciting titles, as well as
help them to find the books, authors, and series that they will
love for years to come.”
For its inaugural Kids’ Book Hangout, Barnes & Noble has
teamed up with Penguin Young Readers to highlight four unique books
for young readers across genres and reading stages:
- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline
WoodsonThis touching and powerful poetry collection shares a
glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the
world.
- More Scrawny Than Brawny (Caveboy Dave
Series #1) by Aaron ReynoldsHis grandpa invented fire. His dad
invented the wheel. How will Caveboy Dave leave his mark?
- The Basque Dragon (Unicorn Rescue
Society Series #2) by Adam GidwitzA secret group of adventurers
aims to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatures.
- She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) by Ann
HoodA funny, heartfelt story of a girl growing up in the heart of
Beatlemania.
During the Hangout on Saturday, July 28, Barnes & Noble
booksellers will host activities related to the books, as well as
give participants book-related giveaways to take home. In addition,
the four selected books will be 20% off all day, and Barnes &
Noble Cafés will be offering $1 off Frappuccinos and smoothies for
all event participants.
The Kids’ Book Hangout will be held seasonally and add to Barnes
& Noble’s other offerings for young readers, including the
Company’s weekly nationwide Storytimes, and the Summer Reading
Program, in which kids can earn a free book when they read eight
books and bring a completed reading journal to a store.
“We can’t wait to host kids, parents, and caregivers in our
stores for the first Kids’ Book Hangout, and we look forward to
continuing the Barnes & Noble tradition of helping young
readers discover their next great read,” Fryling said.
For more information, customers can visit www.bn.com/bnhangout,
as well as join the conversation on
Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat (bnsnaps)
and Facebook, using hashtag #BNHangout.
About Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is the world’s largest
retail bookseller, and a leading retailer of content, digital media
and educational products. The Company operates 630 Barnes
& Noble bookstores in 50 states, and one of the Web’s premier
e-commerce sites, BN.com (www.bn.com). The Nook Digital
business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and
an expansive collection of digital reading and entertainment
content through the NOOK Store®. The NOOK Store (www.nook.com)
features digital books, periodicals and comics, and offers the
ability to enjoy content across a wide array of popular devices
through Free NOOK Reading Apps™ available for Android™, iOS® and
Windows®.
General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be obtained
by visiting the Company's corporate website at
www.barnesandnobleinc.com.
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& Noble.com® are trademarks of Barnes & Noble, Inc. or its
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Barnes & Noble, Inc.Mary Ellen KeatingSenior Vice
PresidentCorporate
Communications212-633-3323mkeating@bn.comorBarnes & Noble,
Inc.Alex OrtolaniDirectorCorporate
Communications212-633-3379aortolani@bn.com
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