# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Calling all fans of "City Spies" and Sherlock Society:" come meet James Ponti at Rakestraw Books!About this EventRakestraw Books is delighted to invite kids and families to come meet beloved children’s author James Ponti at a special event on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 7 PM. Ponti is visiting as we celebrate the publication of book three in the “Sherlock Society” series: Art Attack. During this visit he will be joined in conversation by Mae Respicio, the author of Isabel in Bloom.The Sherlock Society goes undercover in the Miami street art scene to find an anonymous graffiti artist in this third book in the hilarious, New York Times bestselling “Sherlock Society” middle grade series from Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti! During their visit to Rakestraw Books, the authors will be discussing their books together and answering questions from the audience. There will be lots of time to have books signed as well.To attend: This event is $5 (admits one person and includes a $5 discount on your purchase of any "Sherlock Society" book by James Ponti). Please order tickets early (it’ll help us figure out the chairs!). is the New York Times bestselling author of four middle grade book series: The Sherlock Society following a group of young detectives; City Spies, about an unlikely squad of kids from around the world who form an elite MI6 Spy Team; the Edgar Award–winning Framed! series, about a pair of tweens who solve mysteries in Washington, DC; and the Dead City trilogy, about a secret society that polices the undead living beneath Manhattan. His books have appeared on more than fifteen different state award lists, and he is the founder of a writers group known as the Renegades of Middle Grade. James is also an Emmy–nominated television writer and producer who has worked for many networks including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, PBS, History, and Spike TV, as well as NBC Sports. He lives with his family in Orlando, Florida. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danville/rakestraw-books-presents-james-ponti-with-mae-respicio/100001996055692308 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Rakestraw Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.24, max: 6.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Danville - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Rakestraw Books - **lat**: 37.823914 - **long**: -122.00402099999997 - **full address**: Rakestraw Books, 3 Railroad Avenue, Danville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/526e281687437f8295eec7b008ae5947cc7f48781526b23abc76effb0928745b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc08b868-gmir.jpg?v=1785468149 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio being held? - **A:** Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Rakestraw Books, 3 Railroad Avenue, Danville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio? - **A:** Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio is organized by Rakestraw Books "The Bookstore in Danville". - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rakestraw Books presents James Ponti with Mae Respicio 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 Danville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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