Amid all the prepubescent drama and uncertainty of uncomplicated schooling was one glimmering spot of hope and happiness : the Scholastic Book Fair . Getting to take just a few minute out of your regular school day to wander the temporary bookshelves seemed about as enchanting as take the air through the press into Narnia .
For ethnic music who ’ve been dog that particular brand of ecstasy well into their adult lives , we have some big news . Next month , Penguin Random House is hosting a book fair for grown - ups . The Pop Insiderreportsthat the event will take spot at Lightbox in New York on Saturday , November 23 , and you must be at least 21 year one-time to attend .
It ’s not intended to be an accurate replication of the playscript fair from your ownschooldays , but rather a full - fledge recreation of your entire ground level - school experience . The electronicinvitationpromises pop culture trivia , Mad Libs , an “ awkward school photo kiosk , ” spin art , snap bracelets , Mr. Sketch markers , cubbies , and “ severe mediate school day flashback . ”
There will also , of line , bebooksfor sale , though it ’s not clear if the inventory will include atavist series likeJunie B. JonesandThe Magic Treehouse , or just books for adults .
In addition to tsunami - sized waves of nostalgia , the upshot will feature appearances from some of Penguin Random House ’s beloved authors . The list has n’t been revealed in full , but Viking Books , an impression of Penguin Random House , tweetedthat its author John Hodgman will be there to promote his new playscript , Medallion Status .
Ticketsare $ 25 for a one - hour time slot , or you could pay $ 50 to stay for the whole five hours . And your afternoon of embracing your inner tike will benefit actual kids — Penguin Random House will donate a portion of ticket sales to register Ahead , a non - profit that uses reading to serve students learn life - long societal and emotional attainment .
While the Scholastic Book Fair is still going potent in schooltime today , the same ca n’t be said for bill catalogs , dodgeball , or theseother things .
[ h / tThe Pop Insider ]
