Pick up a signed copy of The Christmas Book Flood, a great gift for the children or grandchildren on your list, and meet Emily Kilgore.

For this special signing event, we appreciate RSVPs to help us gauge interest and estimate book quantity needs, but anyone is welcome to swing by! Click the register button to help us out.

A note about in person events:

We are very excited to bring authors and readers back together in our space, and we know you are too!

As we all navigate the transition back to congregating in person, we ask that you use honesty, care, and understanding in interacting with fellow event-goers, staff, and authors.

About the author:

Emily Kilgore is an educator and the author of the picture books The Whatifs and The Iheards. She wrote The Christmas Book Flood by candlelight while in Sweden. She lives in Minnesota. Learn more about her at emilykilgore.com.

About the book:

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas—and of the joys of reading—to the page. With gorgeous artwork and a diverse cast of characters, Emily Kilgore and Kitty Moss's The Christmas Book Flood is a surefire holiday classic.

A note about in person events:

Please note that Magers & Quinn will always comply with current city and state regulations, and reserves the right to change the below policies at any time. These are guidelines only, and if you have questions about the most up to date information, you can always call us at 612-822-4611.

For information about how our in-person events will work over the coming months, please read on:

Q: Are masks required?

A: Masks are not currently required in our building, but are highly recommended.

For the health and safety of others, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask, especially if not fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Q: Are in store events free?

A: Yes, Magers & Quinn events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Q: Do I need to RSVP?

A: For this special event, we appreciate RSVPs to help us gauge interest and estimate book quantity needs, but anyone is welcome to swing by!

Join Emily Kilgore at Zenith Bookstore’s “Meet the Authors” Small Business Saturday event! Support the independent bookstore while starting your holiday shopping early. Emily is happy to sign and personalize copies of her books.

Support Small Business Saturday by swinging by The Bookstore at Fitger’s for a signed copy of Emily Kilgore’s picturebooks! She’ll have copies available of THE WHATIFS, THE IHEARDS, and THE CHRISTMAS BOOK FLOOD and is happy to sign and personalize for you!

The northern lights dance, snow blankets the ground; it’s the Christmas season—so the Book Flood begins! Celebrate the launch of The Christmas Book Flood, the new seasonal picture book by local author, Emily Kilgore!

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas—and the joys of reading—to the page. Join Emily Kilgore and your friends at Red Balloon for a cozy evening's reading of what's sure to be a holiday hit. Emily will also share about The Christmas Book Flood, this special Icelandic tradition, and take questions from the audience. After all that, there will be a good ole signing line!

To Attend: Space is limited, so a ticket is required to attend this event. You can register for a ticket through November 1, 4:30pm, and pre-order a book below. Additional books will be available for purchase the night of the event.

Signing Guidelines: Following the reading, Emily will sign and personalize copies of her books. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon is happy to have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they're ready to be picked up.

Emily Kilgore is a teacher and the author of the picture books The Whatifs and The Iheards. She wrote The Christmas Book Flood by candlelight while in Sweden. She lives in Minnesota. Learn more about her at emilykilgore.com.

Have you heard? Red Balloon is having an in-person celebration with local author Emily Kilgore in honor of her newest picture book, The Iheards! 

In this timely, back-to-school story from the author/illustrator team who brought you The Whatifs, Mason is constantly gossiping about everyone. Because of this, the Iheards love him. They sneak up to him and whisper all kinds of rumors in his ear: real things or pretend, innocent or mean. Join us at Red Balloon for an evening storytime with Emily as she reads from and talks all about The Iheards. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and signing line. Attendees are also welcome to very special Iheard stickers and themed treats!

To Attend: Space is limited, so a ticket is required to attend this event. You can register for a ticket through September 7, 4:30pm, and pre-order a book below. Additional books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Face coverings are required of all guests for the duration of this event, and food and drink are not allowed. Red Balloon will have disposable masks on hand if you find yourself without.

Signing Guidelines: Following the talk, Emily will sign and personalize copies of the book. If you would prefer not to stay for the signing portion, Red Balloon is happy to have your books signed and personalized for you and will contact you when they're ready to be picked up. Please include any personalization requests in the order comments of your purchase.

Join me on the Stillwater trolley for a reading of The Whatifs! More information and reservations can be found here.

Can’t make the trolley? I’ll be at Valley Bookseller signing books afterwards. Hope to see you there!

The Twin Cities Book Festival is back in-person and I am thrilled to have a booth! Mark your calendars - more details to come.

I will be signing copies of The Whatifs at the Luther Bookshop in Dahl Centennial Union for Luther’s Homecoming. As a 2011 grad, this seems like the perfect way to celebrate my 10-year reunion! Come say hello!

Join Second Star and debut author Emily Kilgore for a reading of her picture book, The Whatifs and emotional learning chat! The story follows Cora and how she handles all those pesky what-if questions that won't seem to leave her alone as she prepares for her upcoming piano recital.

RSVP required: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../storytime-with-emily...

Join me for a virtual storytime in SWEDEN! As part of Uppsala’s Culture Night, I will be reading my debut picture book, The Whatifs.

Come celebrate The Whatifs!

Red Balloon Bookshop invites you to join us for a virtual launch party in honor of The Whatifs, the debut picture book from Minnesota author (and former Red Balloon Bookseller) Emily Kilgore! Emily will share her beautiful new book with us, and will take limited questions from the audience (as time and technology allow!). Bring Your Own Cake and connect wherever you are! 

To Attend: Use the link below to register for the event and a link will be sent to you the day of the event, Tuesday, August 25.

Go to redballoonbookshop.com to register or click here: https://www.redballoonbookshop.com/event/emily-kilgore-whatifs-virtual-launch-party:

Hope to see you there!

I will be a guest on the My Messy Muse podcast! It will be hosted live on Facebook. Hope to see you here!

Video-chatting with kindergarteners and fourth graders at Somerset Elementary about what it’s like to be a writer, my favorite (and least favorite!) parts of the writing process, and answering questions. If you’re interested in having me video-chat your class, fill out the request in my Contact page!

Video-chatting with an inquisitive group of fourth graders! If you are interested in having me virtually visit your class, fill out my Contact form!