Author and illustrator celebrate launch of latest ‘First Cat in Space’ book in Palo Alto

Children’s book creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are launching their latest project – “​​The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip”  – in a big way. Attendees at the Palo Alto event, presented by Linden Tree Books, can expect live music, dramatic performances and a photo opportunity with Barnett and Harris.

“First Cat” cosplay is encouraged. The new book is the third installment in their bestselling graphic novel series and involves First Cat trying to thwart a villainous AI paperclip bent on world domination. 

Nov. 4, 6 p.m., Cubberley Community Center Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto; $28.50 for two people and one signed book, $33.50 for three people and one signed book; form.jotform.com/242108166212143.

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