Please join us in welcoming beloved historical and dystopian fiction (and millennial cult favorite) author Lois Lowry to Belmont! Lois will be joined in conversation with Scott Reintgen, master of fantasy and adventure. We simply cannot wait to host this dynamic duo in Belmont, NC!Lois Lowry is the author of more than fifty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling "The Giver", Giver Quartet, and the popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, "Number the Stars" and "The Giver". Scott Reintgen is a former public school teacher from North Carolina. When he’s not writing, he uses his imagination to entertain his wife, Katie, and their three children. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of the Waxways series, the Nyxia trilogy, the Dragonships series ("The Last Dragon on Mars") , and the Celia Cleary series for younger readers. IMPORTANT DETAILS:The event location is TBD and will be announced shortly. Doors to the event will open at 4:30pm with the event beginning at 5:30pm. Please note that there are multiple ticket types available for purchase. All prices include admission and one (1) copy of the book "Building 903" (physical book provided at check-in) . $25.00: Admission for 1 person + 1 hardcover book$30.00: Admission for 2 people + 1 shared hardcover book PLEASE NOTE:We cannot guarantee availability of any titles at the event that are not pre-ordered, so we highly recommend placing your orders as soon as possible! There is a 3 book max per person cap for the signing line. In the interest of time, personalizations may be limited to one book. Attendees will not be permitted to take their own photographs in the signing line. Belmont Bookshop staff will be taking candid photographs, which will be available on our website a few days after the event. Food and beverages will not be allowed in the venue so please plan accordingly. Unopened water bottles are permitted. VISITING US FROM OUT OF TOWN?There are a lot of fun things to do in Belmont and Gaston County! If you're joining us from out of town or state, below are some ideas to help you plan your trip! The biggest draw is simply wandering around downtown Belmont. Main Street has boutiques, cafés, antique stores, dessert spots, breweries, and Stowe Park right in the center. Not to mention - Belmont Bookshop! 🌸 Spend the afternoon taking in the scenery at Daniel Stowe Conservancy🚣♂ Visit the U. S. National Whitewater Center for rafting, trails, ziplining, and more☕ Grab a coffee at Wandering Cup South Fork🥐 Enjoy a handmade pastry or sandwich at Wandering Cup or Every Day Market in downtown Belmont🎬 Have dinner at Webb Custom Kitchen, a restored historic theater with movies playing silently while you eat🍺 Relax with an after-dinner beverage at Sammy's Pub or a cigar at The Jailhouse