# Event Details - **Event Name**: TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join beloved picture book author Teri Sloat in Petaluma to celebrate their newest book, Scritch Scratch!About this EventPETALUMA --Kids are already thinking about Halloween - and this fun and (gently) scary book about evading a witch's spell will thrill them (but not keep them up at night!) We're big fans of Teri Sloat and are delighted to help kick off her newest picture book.So, what's it about?Scritch! Scratch! What was that? This Halloween, give readers a "safe scare" with a rhyming picture book about a group of kids outrunning a witch's itchy spell, perfect for little ones looking for a dose of extra-eerie fun!Scritch! Scratch!What was that?The witch!She's in the pumpkin patch!In the sky, through the pumpkin patch, between the trees...the kids in this story have to be crafty if they want to avoid the witch and her spell! But she is determined to keep them on their toes with a few tricks up her sleeve...Delightfully eccentric illustrations and silly-scary rhymes make for a fresh take on the traditional Halloween story in this picture book from Teri Sloat.Author info!TERI SLOAT grew up in the Willamette Valley and eventually moved to rural Alaska to teach elementary school in a small Yup'ik village at the mouth of the Yukon River. She has been publishing books for children since 1989. Among Teri's many honors are an ABA Pick of the List, a New York Times Best Picture Book, and a Notable Science Trade Book. Teri travels extensively to schools and conferences across the country and her books, including Pablo In the Snow, From One to One Hundred, I'm a Duck!, Patty's Pumpkin Patch, This is the House that Was Tidy and Neat, and the Farmer Brown series, are beloved by kids, teachers, and librarians. She lives with her husband on a small farm in Sebastopol, California.Review Quotes:★ " Halloween perfection for kids who want a good scare...and the relief that comes from knowing that everything is all right." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Featuring a tense build and sharp-contrast visuals, the creators' ominous storytelling is a certain route toward getting one's fright on." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review" A frighteningly fun rhyming tale that is perfect for ­Halloween story times." -- School Library Journal - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petaluma/teri-sloat-book-launch/100001993847953903 - **Event Categories**: kids, art, literary-art, science-fair, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Copperfield's Books Petaluma - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 18.35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Petaluma - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Copperfield's Books Petaluma - **lat**: 38.2348529 - **long**: -122.64157390000003 - **full address**: Copperfield's Books Petaluma, 140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/effad255474f046f738630c33a5e0cca402acf2fa55150e1f48e5f029d42639d-rimg-w1200-h600-dca8a3ad-gmir.jpg?v=1783972034 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH being held? - **A:** TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Copperfield's Books Petaluma, 140 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH? - **A:** TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH is organized by Copperfield's Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TERI SLOAT BOOK LAUNCH is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Petaluma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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