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Join us for a magical Story Time with local children's author and educator, Patricia Middleton! 📚✨ Pat will be hosting two special events at The Graceful Geese Mercantile where she will read her enchanting stories and sign copies of her books. These family-friendly events are perfect for sparking meaningful discussions with your little ones! About the Author: Patricia Middleton is a children's author and certified educator with over 33 years of experience. Her stories are designed to foster family discussions, encourage decision-making, and provide opportunities for biblical understanding. Pat holds a Master's Degree in Education and has shared her love of reading through schools, libraries, and community events. Featured Books: "Given Strength" (Sept. 21): A whimsical tale set on a serene farm where animals take on human traits and embark on a journey of discovery. Young readers will love the rhymes, repetitive phrases, and problem-solving adventures of these farm friends. "What Shall We Give Him" (Oct. 12): A heartwarming Christmas tale about family traditions and the true meaning of gift-giving during the holiday season. Perfect for creating sweet memories with your children! Book Signing: Following each Story Time, Pat Middleton will be signing copies of her books, available for purchase […]

📚✨ Join us for a magical Story Time with local children's book author, Eden Estabrook, at The Graceful Geese Mercantile in Hickory, NC! About the Event: Gather around for a free story time experience as Eden Estabrook reads her delightful children's book, "Arnie The Armadillo Goes To Antarctica." About the Book: Adventure through the letter “A” with Arnie the Armadillo as he travels from his humble abode in Arizona to visit Antarctica, the arctic continent! Engage your kids with familiar “A” words, and possibly new ones, as they expand their vocabulary with this illustrated adventure! About the Author: Eden Estabrook has had a passion for writing for as long as she can remember, even making a career out of it as a content marketing specialist in the manufacturing industry. With "Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica," Eden is excited to share her love of learning and literacy with the next generation. Book Signing: Stay after the reading for a special book signing session with Eden! Get your copy of "Arnie The Armadillo Goes To Antarctica" signed and take home a treasured keepsake. Don't miss this enchanting event for children and families! See you there!

We're excited to welcome local author T.A. Perret to The Graceful Geese Mercantile on Saturday, November 30th from 10 AM - 12 PM! Meet the talented author behind the Holly Springs series and get your copy of Today & Tomorrow, the highly anticipated second installment, personally signed. ABOUT T.A. Perret: T.A. Perret lives in Hickory, NC, with her husband, twins, mother, and two dogs. A passionate writer, she crafts stories that bring glory to God while also enjoying her favorite things: reading, coffee, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys (to her husband’s dismay!), and taking the occasional nap. T.A. holds a B.A. in English and is completing her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Liberty University. Don't miss this chance to meet T.A. Perret and add a signed copy of her latest book to your collection!