KEVIN COOLIDGE BOOK RELEASE PARTY IS THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Image of Joe Hannon & Huck by John Eaton.

For the past thirteen years, Joe Hannon (shown here), a UPS driver out of the Williamsport hub, has been delivering boxes to From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro.

Huck, one of the bookstore's two cats adopted as kittens in 2014, loves Joe and boxes. When Joe finishes stacking them up, Huck sits or lays on top. As they are unpacked, he jumps in.

When Kevin Coolidge, bookstore owner and author, decided to write "Huck & Finn, The Bookstore Cats," he included a scene with Joe and Huck.

Stop in at the release party this Friday, August 2 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to meet Huck and Finn and, if you know Joe, sign a copy of the book that Coolidge and his wife, Kasey plan to give him when Joe makes his next delivery to From My Shelf Books.

Joe the UPS Guy

For the past 13 years, Joe Hannon (shown), a UPS driver out of the Williamsport hub, has been delivering boxes to From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro.

Huck, one of the store cats loves Boxes. Huck and Finn have been From My Shelf bookstore cats since 2014 when they were adopted as kittens.

Huck loves Joe and boxes. When Joe finishes stacking up the boxes, Huck sits or lays on the top one. As they are unpacked, he jumps in.

When Kevin Coolidge, bookstore owner and author, decided to write "Huck & Finn, The Bookstore Cats," he included a scene with Joe and Huck.

Stop in at the release party this Friday, Aug. 2 between 5 and 7 p.m. to meet Huck and Finn and sign a copy of the book that Coolidge and his wife, Kasey plan to give Joe when he makes his next delivery to From My Shelf Books.


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Book Release Party for Huck & Finn

From 5 to 7 p.m. on August 2, Wellsboro's First Friday, From My Shelf Books & Gifts is hosting an author event in the bookstore at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro.

Featured author will be Kevin Coolidge, who, with his wife Kasey, own From My Shelf Books. Coolidge's newest book, "Huck & Finn, Bookstore Cats," will be available for purchase. Coolidge will autograph copies. Those who attend will also get to meet Huck and Finn and talk to Coolidge about the book.

In March of 2014, Coolidge and his wife adopted Huck and Finn as kittens from Animal Care Sanctuary in Wellsboro. They are from the same litter. Huck is a black and white tuxedo cat. His brother Finn is all black. They were named for the main character in Mark Twain's novel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

"Our first bookstore cat was an orange tabby named Hobo," said Coolidge. He wrote a picture book about Hobo that is still popular with children today. "Hobo was our bookstore cat from 2006 to 2014," said Coolidge. "After he passed away, we adopted Huck and Finn."

The two bookstore cats are also included in "Bookstore Cats" written by Brandon Schultz and published in September of 2017. Huck and Finn are also characters in the "Totally Ninja Raccoon" series written by Coolidge for second to fourth grade reluctant readers. The first book in the series was published on Dec. 11, 2015 and the eighth on July 6, 2018. The cats appear in six of the eight.

"When Huck and Finn decided they wanted their own picture book, I wrote one for them," said Coolidge. "Stephanie Webb did the illustrations for it. She did a terrific job illustrating 'Molly, the Dog with Diabetes,' a true story I wrote about our neighbors' dachshund mix and her journey with diabetes. The artwork Stephanie did for both books is beautiful," Coolidge said.

For more information, call From My Shelf Books at 570-724-5793.


Author Kevin Coolidge (standing) will be available to talk about his most recent book "Huck & Finn, Bookstore Cats" during a special event at From My Shelf Books in Wellsboro. Those who attend will meet the all black Finn (shown left) and his brother, black and white Huck.

Wellsboro Pennsylvania Has One of America's Best UPS Drivers!

Thirteen is my lucky number. I've been a part of From My Shelf Books & Gifts for 13 years, and I just recently published my 13th book. The book is called "Huck & Finn, The Bookstore Cats"

It's a children's picture book about a day in the life of our bookstore cats, Huck and Finn. We get UPS deliveries Monday through Friday and most of those days over the last 13 years it's been Joe Hannon.

Our cat Huck loves boxes. Most cats do. One of Huck's jobs is to sit on the boxes and help un-pack. He often comes running when Joe delivers, and he hops right on top of the boxes.

I decided to put a scene in with Joe and Huck. I asked Joe first and took his photo with his permission for the book illustrator to work with. I feel it captures the spirit of their interaction.

Joe has always been a great UPS driver, cheerful and hard-working. If he is on another route or on vacation, I notice. It's not that the other drivers aren't good at their job. It's just that Joe has that something extra.

Joe is out of the Williamsport Pennsylvania hub, but he delivers all over Tioga County, but mostly Wellsboro and the businesses of Wellsboro. When I posted this image of Joe and Huck to social media, it went viral locally. People just love Joe.

Help make Joe as well-known as he should be. If you see Joe, tell him you've seen his book, or buy a copy and have Joe sign his page if you are on his route. If you love cats, books, bookstores, or Joe the UPS guy, you are going to love this book!

Where's Waldo? He's At The Farmer's Daughters

You can find Waldo at the Farmer's Daughter just outside of Wellsboro on Route 6, across from Highland Chocolates. You can find some lovely country-themed gifts.

Where's Waldo? In Wellsboro Pennsylvania. For the eighth year running, Indie Bookstores Launch a Massive Cross Country Campaign to Promote the Shop Local Message in July.

This July, From My Shelf Books & Gifts is joining a nationwide celebration of the Shop Local movement and the iconic children’s book character, Where’s Waldo, who recently celebrated his birthday.

Brought back by popular demand for the eighth in a row, indie bookstores across the country will be hosting Find Waldo scavenger hunts while spreading the "Buy Local" message in their cities and towns.

It’s a month-long scavenger hunt for Waldo hosted by 250 indie bookstores across the nation in July 2019. Participating bookstores champion the Shop Local message by enlivening downtown areas with a community-wide scavenger hunt activity to which everyone — kids, parents, and Waldo-lovers of all ages — is invited to participate.

On July 1, 2019, Waldo-spotters set off on a hunt to find the elusive character hidden around dozens of downtown businesses in Wellsboro. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a Find Waldo passport at a participating business and collect a store stamp or signature for each Waldo they spot. Hundreds of Waldo spotters will be eligible for prizes.

Kevin Coolidge at the Animal Care Sanctuary

This Saturday, July 20 at 10am, Kevin Coolidge, owner of From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro, will be at Animal Care Sanctuary’s Cat Café at 11765 Route 6, Wellsboro, directly across the highway from Weis Markets, to read a few of the cat-themed books he has written. “Hobo Finds a Home” and "Huck & Finn, Bookstore Cats."

Huck and Finn were adopted from ACS a few years ago. Cat Café will be open this Saturday and next Saturday, July 27 from 9am to 12pm. Come enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and baked goods in the ACS farmhouse on the property while hanging out with the cats.

Huck & Finn, Bookstore Cats

Huck & Finn are the bookstore cats at From My Shelf Books & Gifts. You may have seen the brothers in "Bookstore Cats" by Brandon Schultz. Now you can read about a day in the life of Huck & Finn at the bookstore. It's a book all their own, but they still have to share it with each other.

Where's Waldo? He's at Tony's Italian Cuisine in Wellsboro

Waldo loves pizza, and if you do too, check out Tony's Italian Cuisine in Wellsboro. Stop in and find Waldo and find lunch. You can also get pizza by the slice, yum.

Where's Waldo? In Wellsboro Pennsylvania. For the eighth year running, Indie Bookstores Launch a Massive Cross Country Campaign to Promote the Shop Local Message in July.

This July, From My Shelf Books & Gifts is joining a nationwide celebration of the Shop Local movement and the iconic children’s book character, Where’s Waldo, who recently celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday.

Brought back by popular demand for the eighth year in a row, indie bookstores across the country will be hosting Find Waldo scavenger hunts while spreading the "Buy Local" message in their cities and towns.

It’s a month-long scavenger hunt for Waldo hosted by 250 indie bookstores across the nation in July 2019. Participating bookstores champion the Shop Local message by enlivening downtown areas with a community-wide scavenger hunt activity to which everyone — kids, parents, and Waldo-lovers of all ages — is invited to participate.

On July 1, 2019, Waldo-spotters set off on a hunt to find the elusive character hidden around dozens of downtown businesses in Wellsboro. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a Find Waldo passport at a participating business and collect a store stamp or signature for each Waldo they spot. Hundreds of Waldo spotters will be eligible for prizes.

Huck & Finn , Bookstore Cats

Hello Tall Cats

I am Huck. I am a bookstore cat. I am the cat at From My Shelf Books. My brother Finn also is a bookstore cat, but he mostly sleeps. You might have seen us in "Bookstore Cats" by Brandon Schultz. I'm the handsome one.

We now have our own book called "Huck & Finn, Bookstore Cats"( ISBN: 9781646339952) Notice how I come first? Anyway, it's a great book.

The book retails for 8.99 and you can get an autographed copy here. It's available wherever books are sold. If your local bookstore doesn't have it in stock, they can order it.

It's a children's picture book, but it's sure to be a hit with lovers of cats and books and bookstores.

OK, I have to shelve these books and take my cat nap.

Thanks

Huck, the Cat at From My Shelf Books & Gifts

The ABCs of Metallica

An alphabetical history of one of rock's heaviest bands...Metallica!

Featuring hard-rocking rhymes and bold illustrations, The ABCs of Metallica looks back at the remarkable history of one of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated groups. Each letter of the alphabet highlights a significant moment along the band's journey, from their humble Garage Days, to their numerous classic albums such as ...And Justice for All and Master of Puppets, to biographical information on the band members themselves.

The book is sure to entertain young readers as well as diehard fans of all ages.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation, which is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.