Tiara on the Terrace Book Launch at Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts
February 16, 2016
It was such a joy to be a part of Kristen Kittscher’s Tiara on the Terrace Book Launch at the Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts! The Armory is a fantastic event space. There are nooks for art projects, an overhead balcony to look down on the festivities, and plenty of room. At least there was lots of room … until the all of Kristen’s fans filled up the space, eager to hear about The Tiara on the Terrace, the second book in her middle grade mystery series!
The Tiara on the Terrace is set against the backdrop of a fictional version of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Get ready for parades, pageantry, suspense, and a hefty dose of hilarity as seventh grade spies Sophie Young and Grace Yang trade their high tops for high heels to investigate a deadly crime in this funny, clever Miss Congeniality set in middle school.
Guests followed clues in a top secret scavenger hunt held during the party.
Every one got to be a part of the royal court with paper tiaras … and a little face painting for flair!
With the book’s faux Rose Parade theme, readers were shown how sections of the floats are made from foam and flower stems. Then they got to try out the technique for themselves.
Of course, you’re allowed to bring your own rhinestone tiara as well.
Kristen gave a presentation where she shared her research, read from the book, and screened the book trailer she made with some local talent like Jackie and Amelia, seen here playing book house “execs.”
It was a packed house!
After her presentation, readers were eager to meet Kristen and get their books signed.
The novel is dedicated to Kristen’s goddaughter, Sofia. This was a surprise Kristen revealed at the launch. The dedication reads: “For the kids in my life, big and little … especially Sofia and McCormick.”
It’s not a party without a photobooth! Yup, our open-air photobooth was at the event!
Everyone got to take home photobooth bookmarks. In the case of these girls, they took home enough for their whole library. Big readers here!
And now for some photoboothiness …
Put on your tiara and enjoy all the silly fun guests had using our photobooth at the book launch:
Congratulations, Kristen, on the launch of your second book! We can’t wait to read it!
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