Join us for a reading from Plant a Pocket of Prairie -- another wonderful children's nature book collaboration from author Phyllis Root and illustrator Betsy Bowen. Meet the authors then join in the fun at beARTrageous: Plant a sunflower and paint a terracotta pot for mom, or get your face painted! (The reading is free, small fee for kids activities.)

Named the 2014 One Novel to Change Our Nation for Canada Reads, Joseph Boyden's new novel, The Orenda (coming to the U.S. in May), is stirring conversations and inspiring accolades. Joseph's previous novels, Three Day Road and Through Black Spruce, are perennial favorites at Birchbark Books. Don't miss the chance to see this talented author give a very special reading, with book signing to follow. Free!