Because of all y’all’s generosity, we’ve sent out over 2700 books to over 30 schools and orgs and we’re still going! We’ve received donations from 40 states (SC needs to be colored in!) and Canada and the UK. We’re still collecting monetary donations and books purchased from Red Balloon!

Hey MN Folks! I’ve got a few events coming up to celebrate the launch of my new picture book, IT’S TACO KNIGHT!, illustrated by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social If you’re interested and available, swing on by! Add’l details: meganmaynor.com/events

Wonderful community event for young activists with @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and the uprisings this afternoon. 🙏🏾 We get through and process the grief and violence of this world with art and connection.

See you this Saturday, with @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social and @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social ! 🙌🏽✊🏽

Thank you Surly Brewing & @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social for a beautiful Mother’s Day! The Books and Brews event featured a few fine collective members and their books!

today is the day!! 💚🍬 come by and join us at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social to chat with YA mystery/thriller authors - Nick Brooks, Angeline Boulley, Jenni Howell, Maika Moulite, and Maritza Moulite! #fiercereads #yabooks #booktour #sourandsweettour

Teens, tweens, and kids! Remember, share in stories, connect, move, commit to justice with me, @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social and @ananyadancetheatre.bsky.social next month! ✊🏽 @uminnpress.bsky.social

One mischievous kitten goes on an incredible journey in Chris Monroe's new picture book STRING BALL! Join the author-illustrator for storytime on May 17th, 1PM, hosted by @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social. redballoonbookshop.com/event/2025-0...

We’re prepped and ready for passport stamping and surprised exclamations of new visitors saying “I didn’t know you had Adult books!”

When an event gets a dog attendee and it’s really hard to concentrate on the authors because of him 😍😍😍

Sometimes you do serious things at the bookstore and sometimes you photoshop ridiculous pictures for April Fools.

Our library carts telling us NOT to stand next to children when using. 😂😂

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the launch party for RINGS OF HEARTWOOD at @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social !!

When you have serious bookstore meetings with light up dinosaur and unicorn pens.

Bookseller Lily shared their engagement story that happened at Red Balloon with @mprnews.org to celebrate Valentine’s Day!! ❤️❤️❤️ www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Update: Stuffy Sleepover was a success!

Nothing screams children's bookstore like planning a sleepover for children's beloved stuffies. Yes, there will be photoshoots and bedtime stories.