Sleepy Dog Books Annual Events
Sleepy Dog Books is committed to providing the highest quality events to the Mt. Pleasant and surrounding communities. Through strategic partnerships and robust offerings SDB is focused on our store becoming much more than a retail option, rather SBD will strive to become the heart of the community. Each of the events on the SDB calendar has be designed to offer learning, personal growth, and development opportunities to all participants.
May 2022
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Grand Opening - May 6th, 2022 (5:00-8:00)Celebrating the opening of Mt. Pleasant's only bookstore, Sleepy Dog Books! Join the SDB literary movement! Sleepy Dog Books is a carefully curated boutique bookstore offering new books for a wide variety of reading interests. Come shop near 5,000 titles, retail options that include journals, games, toys and SDB merchandise.
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" So often, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me, and reminded me that there are good things in the world."
-Vincent van Gogh
-Vincent van Gogh
June 2022
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SDB Ice Cream Social - June 12th (3:00)Let's get social! Join Sleepy Dog Books for their first annual ice cream social to celebrate community, books, and downtown Mt. Pleasant. We will have ice cream, toppings and extra sprinkles but please be sure to come early to make sure you get some before we run out!
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SDB Community Hero Series- Multiple Dates (5:30)Join us for stories, activities, and discussions with a Doctor, Police Officer, Firefighter, Veterinarian, Scientist, and Teacher. For kids of any age.
June 15th- Doctor June 29th- Police Officer July 6th- Firefighter July 13th- Veterinarian July 27th- Scientist August 10th- Teacher |
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Irish Immigrants in Michigan - June 16th (7:00-8:30)Author Event- Pat Commins, and Elizabeth Rice
To leave or stay was the question for the Irish in the nineteenth century. In Ireland, people suffered persecution, poverty and famine. America offered freedom and opportunity. For those who left and came to Michigan, the land's abundant natural resources encouraged them to become loggers, miners, fishermen, traders and farmers. Others became rail workers, merchants, lawyers, soldiers, doctors and teachers. Governor Frank Murphy advocated for civil rights. Sister Agnes Gonzaga Ryan administered schools and hospitals. Charlie O'Malley provided generously to suffering Irish people. Lighthouse keeper James Donohue never let physical disability deter him. Prospector Richard Langford discovered iron ore and then left others to mine its wealth. Authors Pat Commins and Elizabeth Rice share one story from each Michigan county about Irish immigrants or their descendants. This event is FREE! |
July 2022
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Kids and Culture - July 9th (10:00-12:00)We are honored to partner with Art Reach for July's Kids and Culture! This is a free, family-friendly program on the 2nd Saturday of each month with rotating partners. Each event features hands-on activities, free admission, and the opportunity to learn more about featured art, music, dance, and so much more!
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Business Over Breakfast - July 12th (8:00-9:00)Sleepy Dog Books, in partnership with the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, is excited to host Business over Breakfast. This program is a fun networking event that provides quick, informative updates on what’s happening in the Mt. Pleasant community and area businesses.
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SDB Community Hero Series- Multiple Dates (5:30)Join us for stories, activities, and discussions with a Doctor, Police Officer, Veterinarian, Scientist, and Teacher. For kids of any age.
July 6th- Firefighter July 13th- Veterinarian July 27th- Scientist August 10th- Teacher |
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The Girl Who Could Breath Under Water - July 21st (7:00-8:30)Author Event- Erin Bartels
When novelist Kendra Brennan moves into her grandfather's old cabin on Hidden Lake, she has a problem and a plan. The problem? An inflammatory letter from A Very Disappointed Reader. The plan? To confront Tyler, her childhood best friend's brother--and the man who inspired the antagonist in her first book. If she can prove that she told the truth about what happened during those long-ago summers, perhaps she can put the letter's claims to rest and meet the swiftly approaching deadline for her next book. But what she discovers as she delves into the murky past is not what she expected. While facing Tyler isn't easy, facing the consequences of her failed friendship with his sister, Cami, may be the hardest thing she's ever had to do. Plumb the depths of the human heart with this emotional exploration of how a friendship dies, how we can face the unforgivable, and how even those who have been hurt can learn to love with abandon. This event is FREE! |
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Benson's Adventures- July 23rd (1:00-2:30)National landmarks, historical sites, iconic cities, our nation’s capitol, our national parks, and our coastal destinations are ranked among the top places to visit in the world. As educators, we continue to be surprised by the number of children who have never had the opportunity to travel outside of their community. We wrote the Benson’s Adventures children’s book series to raise children and families’ interest and awareness about unique places and destinations and to encourage them to experience these attractions first-hand.
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August 2022
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SDB Community Hero Series- Multiple Dates (5:30)Join us for stories, activities, and discussions with a Doctor, Police Officer, Veterinarian, Scientist, and Teacher. For kids of any age.
August 10th- Teacher |
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Teacher Appreciation Days - August 10, 11, 12
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Teacher Gift Basket Drawing - August 12th (12:00)During the Teacher Appreciation Days, Sleepy Dog Books will have a drawing for all our educators to enter. This gift basket will contain items to help your upcoming year be amazing! Make sure to get your name entered during Teacher Appreciation Days and we will have a live drawing Friday at noon!
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This Could Be You - August 13th (3:00-4:00)Author Event- Cindy Williams Schrauben
Words for believing in yourself are the stars of this sweet picture book that empowers children of all abilities and backgrounds to not only believe in themselves but to be strong and resilient in the pursuit of their dreams. A teacher, a scientist or an activist - could this be you? Through lyrical rhymes and vibrant illustrations, This Could Be You says yes, it very well could be. This event is FREE! |
September 2022
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Though the Odds be Great or Small- September 1st (7:00pm)Author Event- Bill Meiners
On November 16, 1957, an unranked Notre Dame football team squared off against the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners. It was supposed to be an easy Sooners win. But despite being 19-point underdogs, the Fighting Irish, guided by their young and tenacious coach Terry Brennan, maneuvered their way to a 7-0 upset, ending the Sooners' NCAA-record 47-game winning streak. Though the Odds Be Great or Small chronicles the story of legendary coach Terry Brennan, from his days as a player at Notre Dame under Frank Leahy, to his selection as the head coach in 1954, to the high-intensity comeback season of 1957 in which Notre Dame finished in the top 10 overall. This book provides the social, cultural, and athletic context to understand college football before and after 1957--a year that changed how the game was played at Notre Dame for decades. The 1957 season remains one of the most important seasons in Notre Dame football's storied history. In Though the Odds Be Great or Small, Coach Brennan shares his version of what happened in the trenches and on the sidelines during a time when a college football game had the power to keep an entire country on the edge of its seat. |
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Defy the Immediate- September 15th (7:00pm)Author Event- T. R. Shaw
Defy the Immediate is an energizing and inspiring look at life lessons … the role perseverance plays in determining failure and success, seen through the lens of a military and professional career. As a college journalist, T.R. Shaw saw opportunity as a U.S. Navy public affairs officer while President Ronald Reagan was building a 600-ship Navy. Challenged to “stay afloat” among peers with more talent, aptitude and experience, the journey became brutally competitive. He eventually left active duty and became a citizen-sailor.Pursuing a dual career as a Navy reservist and funeral director, he faced systematic and professional challenges. He lost his father and business partner to a quick and unrelenting disease and realized life is short … that you must pursue your ambitions and talents while you can. He sold a profitable business, taking a risk few are willing to do, and learned from it. |
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Unspeakable The Tulsa Race Massacre- September 27th (7:00pm)
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October 2022
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Mid-Michigan Modern- October 5th (7:00pm)
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Cut Her Out In Little Stars- October 6th (7:00pm)Author Event- Daniele Kasper
A woman lost in time. A star system on the brink of war. A man haunted by past sins. Traitors lurk in the shadows while secrets threaten to put everyone's life in danger in the cold depths of space. Can a woman trapped in a strange new future be the one to save them or will be she the spark that ignites the war? After an accident on a New York subway, Cara DeLeon finds herself in the future, but not the one she dreamed of. Fleet Commander Nikolas Caine defends the star system he calls home from space raiders called Hostiles until Cara's arrival sets into motion a chain of events that will change his world forever. Cara uncovers dark secrets that threaten to tear the star system apart. She must fight to survive if she wants to get home to her family. Battling a looming war and his growing feelings for Cara, Caine must finish his mission. Of course, Cara would end up falling for the one man dead set on sending her home. As the ghosts of his past catch up to Caine, Cara finds herself struggling to face an uncertain future. |
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Cael's Shadow: Book II of the Sky Seekers- October 26th (5:30pm)Book Launch and Author Event- Larissa Davila
Caught between the fury of a madman and the desires of a woman bound to Cael, Jhared battles to find a path forward for himself and for Avelos. As Nemiah seeks the key to her people’s survival, echoes of the past threaten to undo the future. |
November 2022
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To the Moon and Back- November 5th (10:00am)Author Event- Lindsay Gizicki
Join a mother and her child on an epic adventure through space. Our mischievous child keeps finding themself in space through many wrong doings-their balloon carried them too high, their homemade rocket went too far. Their mother, desperate to bring them home, chases after them by means of her own silly concoctions. Witness the depth of a mother's love and just how far that love can take you-if you just believe. |
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Spirit Me Away- November 30 (7:00pm)Book Launch and Author Event- Jade Luck
Join us as we celebrate this romantic comedy about unlikely love in a quirky small town. Malcolm Jones is a Ghost Hunter. It wasn’t his first career choice, but it's the one he's got. As the resident skeptic of a popular ghost hunting YouTube show, Malcolm brings a healthy amount of suspicion to, well, everything in life. Harley Malone is many things; an innkeeper, a restorer of old homes, and completely broke. In a last-ditch effort to bring publicity to her bed and breakfast, Harley reluctantly welcomes a three-ring circus of paranormal investigators into her sanctuary. But when the unfairly handsome researcher on the team accuses her of faking ghosts to drum up customers, she's ready to pull the plug. |
December 2022
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A Very Bavarian Christmas- December 1st (7:00pm)Author Event- Katie Reid
Holly Noel Brigham is trapped back in her hometown of Bavarian Falls personalizing ornaments at Neumann's, the famous mile-long Christmas store-and she doesn't even like Christmas. Problems, not presents, are stacking up for Holly. She's in her thirties, still single, and sleeping in her childhood bedroom due to a failed start-up in the city. Holly needs a turn of heart in order to unlock what's next. The only guy showing any interest in her is quirky Frank, who keeps her laughing but makes her feel boxed in. Then there's handsome Nik, who has a shady past but takes her ambitions seriously. As Holly works through fractured relationships and embarrassing misunderstandings, she stumbles upon love in the Bavarian-themed town from which she tried to distance herself. |
February 2023
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Kids and Culture - February 11th (10:00-12:00)We are honored to partner with Art Reach for July's Kids and Culture! This is a free, family-friendly program on the 2nd Saturday of each month with rotating partners. Each event features hands-on activities, free admission, and the opportunity to learn more about featured art, music, dance, and so much more!
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WCMU: The Children's Bookshelf- February 25th (10:00am)Live Event- Sue Ann Martin
The Children’s Bookshelf from WCMU Public Radio showcases new children’s book titles meant to engage young readers in the joy of story found in both the written word and illustrations. The target audience includes teachers, librarians, parents and grandparents as part of their role to foster the love of reading. Each of the two minute reviews have accompanying study questions and activities and are available as podcasts. |
March 2023
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Everything Is Just Beginning- March 9th (7:00pm)Author Event- Erin Bartels
Michael Sullivan is a talented lyricist and a decent guitarist, but since he was kicked out of his band (and his apartment), he's not sure he'll ever get a record deal. Living with his loser uncle in a beat-up trailer and working a dead-end job, Michael has little reason to hope for a better future. Until the invitation for a swanky New Year's Eve party shows up in the mailbox. It's for his uncle, with whom he shares his name, but his uncle is going out of town . . . On the effervescent night of December 31, 1989--as the Berlin Wall is coming down, the Soviet Union is inching toward democracy, and anything seems possible--Michael will cross paths with the accomplished and enigmatic young heir to a fading musical dynasty, forever altering both of their futures. |
April 2023
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Poetry Night- April 5th (7:00pm)Author Event- Dennis Hinrichsen and Andrew Collard
Sprawl is a reconstruction of the constantly shifting landscape of metropolitan Detroit, which extends over six counties and is home to over four million people, from the perspective of a single parent raising a young child amid financial precarity. Part memoir, part invention, the book is Andrew Collard's attempt to reconcile the tenderness and sense of purpose found in the parent-child relationship with ongoing societal crises in the empire of the automobile. Here, a mansion may contrast with a burned-out home just up the street. How does one construct a sense of place in such a landscape, where once-familiar neighborhoods turn to strip malls or empty lots and the relationships that root us dissolve? Sprawl suggests that there is solace in recognizing that when we ask this question, we are never alone in asking. The winner of the inaugural Wishing Jewel Prize, awarded for a manuscript that challenges our notions of what poems can do and what a book can be, schema geometricais nothing short of visionary. It juxtaposes quasi-sonnets and erasures with illustrations by Marnie Galloway, a Chicago-area cartoonist and illustrator, and Julian Van Dyke, a Lansing-area muralist, painter, and childrenís book author. schema geometrica will be accompanied by a number of audio and video poems, available online this fall; this is a multimedia collaboration between Hinrichsen and Dylan Rogers, a Lansing-area musician and proprietor of The Robin Theatre, and Tom Larter, musician and composer. |
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Auras- April 20 (7:00pm)Author Event- Kevin Fitton
The twelve stories that make up Auras span time from the 1940's to the present day, They cover ground from New England to the Midwest to the South. But in another respect, all of these stories live in the same place, asking a different version of the same question: Is it possible to fix broken things? |