The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

So...this is happening. Pretty pumped for this one, not gonna lie!!!

A graphic proclaiming The Silver Unicorn's event with Robert Parish and Gary Washburn.

BIG NEWS! We have the privilege and honor of hosting the one and only Robert "The Chief" Parish!! He'll be here to talk about his new memoir. Robert will be in conversation with esteemed reporter, columnist, and author @gwashburnglobe.bsky.social.

Event info: silverunicornbooks.com/events/49721

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📚📦 Picture Book Unboxing! A big order from my fave indie bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social in Acton MA.

❓Which of these books is most intriguing to you?

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Founded in 1987, MIRA is the largest coalition in New England advocating for immigrants and refugees. They are a multi-ethnic coalition with 140+ member organizations, and are involved in immigrant advocacy at both the grassroots and policy level.

We want ICE out. Period. We're going to be open tomorrow, and look forward to engaging with our community, as we do each day. And tomorrow, we'll be donating 50% of our sales to MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Coalition.

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Every one of my students who has gone to this comes back overflowing with excitement. It's absolutely fantastic!

New Year, New Book Announcing MOTHER TONGUE, 5 totally free things you can do to support a new book, and mutual aid for MN

A lot of things are bad and we keep building joy in the cracks between. buttondown.com/signs+wonder...

Attention parents in Massachusetts and anyone in driving distance: this is an upcoming GRAPHIC NOVEL FESTIVAL in May with presenters your kids have DEFINITELY heard of. I don't even know your kids and I know they like graphic novels and are excited about these creators!

Our trusty mascot Billie is here to announce the presenters for our 2026 Kids Graphic Novel Festival!!!

Read more about the lineup in this week's newsletter: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=60a662bc48...

A very rudimentary graphic that says "a big list of independent media outlets"

Today's newsletter has reached the inbox of our more than 10,000 subscribers. In this edition, Paul wrote about the value of independent media, and then (with some help from Megan and Casey) made a big list of independent media outlets.

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Our favorite 10 books debuting in January.

January 2026 books also of note

Paperback original books for January 2026

Books now in paperback in January 2026

This week's newsletter has landed in the inboxes of our 10,000+ subscribers. In it, we previewed our favorite books debuting in January, including several titles for which we have announced events, or likely will soon!

Read and/or subscribe here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...

Cameron Chittock signing books

Cameron Chittock holding up his book in front of our store mural

One of the books on our display is signed copies of the crossover graphic novel "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things" by our friend Cameron Chittock!!! Cameron stopped by to sign copies last week.

A collage of supporting characters from "Stranger Things."

In this week's newsletter, Paul decided to take a break from normal newsletters and rank his favorite supporting characters from "Stranger Things." It's a big month for the show, and we have a whole display of "Stranger Things" books in the store.

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A graphic promoting the store's annual holiday gift guide.

In two days we'll unveil our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide!!! Truly, what a time to be alive.

Graphic with a picture book cover of THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT, Written by Katie Slivensky and Illustrated by Hannah Salyer. Text reads, "Need a picture book for a canine-lover this holiday season? THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT is both wolf and dog approved!" There are two photos, one of wolves being read the book by a staff member at Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, MA. One of a dog being read the book inside the home of friend Jason Jong. Text goes on to say "Named a Best Book of the Year by the NYPL and Bank Street College of Education". Text also states, "Available anywhere books are sold! For signed copies, order in advance through Porter Square Books or The Silver Unicorn Bookstore".

Need a gift for a dog lover? A prehistory fan? A kid who feels different? Consider THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT!

Available anywhere books are sold!

Or, order soon through @portersqbooks.bsky.social or @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social, note you want it signed, and I'll personalize it for your recipient!

This is what the store looked like at the end of our food drive. Was really flattered to be asked to speak for this piece.

To Help SNAP Recipients, Bookstores Set Up as Food Banks

A big thanks to the @nytimes.com for featuring us today in their article about bookstores stepping up to help food banks during the shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...

When writing and teaching go together like a perfect dance duet - The Boston Globe Author Allie Tagle-Dokus teaches at Parker Charter School in Devens, the same school she attended as a student.

“I realized I should keep writing [LUCKY GIRL], and put the climate change novel in my drawer for the rest of my life.”

LG Literary's @allietagledokus.bsky.social discusses imminent publication and parenthood for @bostonglobe.com, ahead of her launch this Monday at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social ⤵️

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

So next Thursday at Mock Awards Night, one lucky attendee will win these 20 autographed books, by some of our favorite authors. So purchase your tickets now!!!

Purchase tix here: silverunicornbooks.com/events/46957

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

It's going to be a really special evening. And to make it even more special, we're going to be hosting a raffle for attendees! As you know, we host a lot of authors here at the store, and so we're fortunate to have a lot of autographed books. 2/3

A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.

A week from tonight we're hosting Mock Awards Night! We'll be unveiling our Mock Caldecott & Mock Newbery lists, plus Fun-decott & Fun-bery lists. We'll be joined in this celebration of reading by award-winning authors/editors Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan & Brian Lies. 1/?

If you love books, creators who write and illustrate books for children, and illustrations in books, then you should join me and the folks at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on October 16, 2025 to celebrate MOCK AWARDS NIGHT! Go to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore website for details. Don’t miss it!

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a graphic for our Mock Awards Night on Thursday, Oct. 16th, with special guests Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan, and Brian Lies

Are you not one of the 1,000+ educators who get our Educator-Only Newsletter? Email our school and bulk sales manager @barberchicago.bsky.social to be added to the list.

And be sure to get your tickets to Mock Awards Night, it's going to be an awesome night!!!

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a graphic for our educator-only newsletter

Morning! Just a few minutes ago, we sent out our quarterly Educator-Only Newsletter. In it, we talked about Mock Awards Night, our new Mock Awards programs, and detailed four kidlit authors who are touring in the area this fall for whom we are coordinating school visits.

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our favorite 10 books being released in September 2025

other books of note being released in September 2025

our favorite paperback original books being released in September 2025

books now available in paperback being released in September 2025

In today's newsletter, we also detailed our favorite books coming out in September. As usual, September is the biggest release month for new books, and there are some awesome, awesome, awesome new books coming out!

Newsletter: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...

Our graphic for Mock Awards Night on Oct. 16, 2025

In today's newsletter, we unveiled our new big program and event, centered around Mock Awards. Our Mock Awards Night will be Thursday, October 16th, and will feature a stellar lineup!

Newsletter: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
Tickets: silverunicornbooks.com/events/46957