# Event Details - **Event Name**: In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: East City Bookshop welcomes Annie Bowler for an illustrator storytime featuring her new book, THE MERMAID.About this EventNote on Format: This event is in-store only. The event will feature a reading of the book, a drawing demo + activity, a Q&A, and a book signing!Preorder your copy of THE MERMAID in Eventbrite checkout as an add-on to your ticket.ABOUT THE MERMAIDA rambling lakehouse, a gaggle of cousins, and one very patient grandfather makes the summer Sirena learns to swim something special.Sirena spends part of every summer in a rambling lakehouse filled with cousins, aunts and uncles, and her beloved Poppo (her grandfather). But despite how inviting the water looks, Sirena hates swimming. Until Poppo's gentle words and example tempt Sirena into the water to discover the joys of swimming--until she's a veritable mermaid. As their lakeside vacation ends, Sirena discovers that her present is tied more closely to Poppo's past that she imagined. This is a tender story about the power of intergenerational relationships and overcoming your fears.Annie Bowler is an illustrator based right here in Washington DC! She’s published several books, including Walking Towards Peace (Krull, Flyaway 2021) which is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Children’s Book Writers, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and the Society of Illustrators. When not drawing pictures or teaching art, Annie can be found chasing her kiddos and their dog Frida around Capitol Hill. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/in-store-storytime-annie-bowler-the-mermaid/100001987953545569 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, sports, literary-art, kids, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: East City Bookshop - **lat**: 38.88456060000001 - **long**: -76.9968836 - **full address**: East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b5e2a3dacb39a31ee7852edb6a017d0c19e8b2ad839abbeed04cc37d1830f786-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd57098-gmir.jpg?v=1777385789 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid being held? - **A:** In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid? - **A:** In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid is organized by East City Bookshop. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at East City Bookshop's events? - **A:** Attendees have given East City Bookshop a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. East City Bookshop has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In-Store Storytime: Annie Bowler, The Mermaid 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 Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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