Melanie and Caroline Shankle | The Lion and the Bear

We are very excited to welcome Melanie and Caroline Shankle to Houston IN PERSON to celebrate their new book, The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants.

• Each ticket includes entry to the event for one OR two adults plus ONE copy of The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants. You will be asked how many people (1 or 2) will attend when you purchase your ticket.
• You will pick up your book at the event.
• Melanie and Caroline will personalize The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants.
• Melanie and Caroline will take photos during the meet and greet line at the conclusion of the event. If you attend with a group, there will be a group photo rather than individual ones.
• If you are not feeling well and cannot attend, we will get your book signed for you.
• Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the event. If you are unable to attend at the last minute we are happy to hold your book for pickup or contact us for shipping at b3JkZXJzIHwgYmx1ZXdpbGxvd2Jvb2tzaG9wICEgY29t.
• If you have a disability and require accommodation for this event, please let us know no later than 48 hours before the event by phoning (281) 497-8675 or emailing Y2F0aHkgfCBibHVld2lsbG93Ym9va3Nob3AgISBjb20=.

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM Central Time

Main Campus, Wesley Hall, Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Blue Willow Bookshop expects all participants to maintain an atmosphere of respect and fairness. Anyone who violates this standard of behavior including any form of harassment, may, at the discretion of the organizers, be immediately removed.

Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author a popular speaker, and cohost of The Big Boo Cast podcast. A graduate of Texas A&M, she loves writing, checking to see what's on sale at Anthropologie, and looking for the bright side. Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline and the wife of Perry.

Caroline Shankle is Melanie's daughter and an animal science major at Texas A&M. She graduated in May 2025 and is planning to pursue a master's degree. In addition, she hopes to write more books and speak to young women about the battles they face. She wrote this book on Fruity Pebbles coffee and a prayer.

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