# Event Details - **Event Name**: Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: "An emotionally honest and lovingly rendered take on the highs and lows of friendship." —Kirkus ReviewsAbout this EventEvent guidelines:All attendees are encouraged to wear face masks at all times.RSVP is highly encouraged but not required.Additional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.The reading will be followed by a book signing.As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket; email us and we'll work it out.If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins.Ravi can’t wait for the start of the new school year! Fall is for cool weather, new school supplies, and spending time with his best friend, Joe. But when a new girl named Ellie joins their class, Ravi and Joe’s duo suddenly becomes a trio.Ravi’s not so sure about Ellie—she plays her horn too loud in music lessons and gets them lost on the way to class. Worst of all, she keeps saying she’s Joe and Ravi’s best friend.All these big changes are challenging for Ravi, but with time (and a little help from his wise older sister) he realizes that fall is the perfect time to begin a new friendship.From the award-winning team behind Summer Is for Cousins, this heartwarming picture book all about back-to-school fun celebrates the (sometimes complicated) joy of making new friends.Rajani LaRocca is a physician and an author of books for young readers, such as Summer Is for Cousins, Midsummer’s Mayhem, and Seven Golden Rings. She won a Newbery Honor in 2022 for her novel Red, White, and Whole. She was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the United States when she was very young. She now lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. You can find her online at rajanilarocca.com.Abhi Alwar is an Indian American illustrator and designer based in New York City. She is the illustrator of Summer Is for Cousins and Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/storytime-w-rajani-larocca-and-abhi-alwar-fall-is-for-beginnings/100001493455348149 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, literary-art, back-to-school - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Books Are Magic Montague - **lat**: 40.6945995 - **long**: -73.994642 - **full address**: Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4096fad9ee081d98b874685a3edb2afd8e3750d18a3677b1ee631b3abc4ee458-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd6ae94-gmir.jpg?v=1753701444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings being held? - **A:** Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings takes place on Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 11:30 am at Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings? - **A:** Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings is organized by Books Are Magic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Storytime w/ Rajani LaRocca & Abhi Alwar: Fall Is for Beginnings is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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