Michelle Grace Storytime & Book Signing in Calabasas

Children's author Michelle Grace is bringing her new picture book, I'm Right Here, to the Calabasas Barnes & Noble for a free Saturday morning storytime and signing. It is a small, easygoing event that fits neatly into a family weekend, and it is one of the gentler things happening in Los Angeles this week.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Barnes & Noble, 4735 Commons Way, Calabasas Cost: Free Ages: All ages

What to expect

Grace will read from I'm Right Here to the room, meet young readers and their parents, and then sign copies once storytime wraps up. The listing also promises free giveaways, and the event flyer mentions gift bags and essential oil samples for guests.

The book was inspired by the author's own relationship with her daughter, Mira. It celebrates the bond between parent and child, imagination, and the small moments of presence that make up an ordinary day. The illustrations, credited to Lea Androic on the cover, show a parent carrying a child through a field of wildflowers beneath a night sky, which gives you a sense of the dreamy, reassuring tone. It suits preschoolers and early elementary kids, though the event is open to every age.

A storytime like this is short on purpose. An hour is about right for younger children, and the signing afterward gives older siblings and parents a chance to say hello without a long wait. If you want a signed copy as a gift, the book is the one to bring home.

Planning your visit

The store sits in The Commons at Calabasas, where the shops and restaurants are an easy walk if you want to make a morning of it. Arrive a little before 11:00 so your family can find a spot near the reading area, and keep in mind that listings note activity times can change, so check the organizer's page if you are traveling from far away. The event is also a good pick if you are scanning LA events this weekend for something free and kid friendly that does not need tickets or a reservation.

Calabasas is a short drive from the west San Fernando Valley and the Malibu canyons, so it works as a stop on a longer Saturday outing. Browse more book and family listings in our arts and culture section, or see what else is on at upcoming events in Los Angeles.

The details here come from the Mommy Poppins listing, which links to the author's own event page. Hours and giveaway items are set by the organizers, so treat the schedule as a plan rather than a promise.