Buffalo Street Books is very excited to welcome back local illustrator and author Katie Vaz in celebrating the release of her latest adult coloring book, Life with Plants: A Coloring Book, and its companion book, her recently illustrated memoir, My Life in Plants. Katie will be joined in conversation by Kristina Thelen, friend and Business Development Director at Downtown Ithaca Alliance. Katie will be reading an excerpt, sharing behind-the-scenes illustrations, talking about the inspiration behind the books, discussing the journey of her illustration career, and answering audience questions.

At the event, there will be copies of her book for sale and some fun plant-themed freebies! You are welcome to submit questions for the Q&A ahead of time by sending them to katie@katievaz.com (go ahead, ask her anything!).

The event is free and all are welcome! For everyone’s safety, masks are encouraged!

Life with Plants is available everywhere books are sold. Find out more here.

Want to RSVP on Facebook? You can do that here: https://fb.me/e/3WVe8SCjY

Join Katie Vaz at the Riverow Bookshop for a Book Signing event for Life with Plants: A Coloring Book!

Life with Plants is a companion book to her illustrated memoir, My Life in Plants, where she told her story through the plants and flowers that have played both leading and supporting roles in her life. Now, you can continue to enjoy each plant's impact and bring her journey to life with color! Inside are illustrations of her favorite plants and flowers, including the ones that have been instrumental throughout her life, like the homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to the fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief. She hopes it inspires you to recall the plants that have been witness to the memorable moments of your life, too, as you color in the charming and lush illustrations.

At the event there will be copies of her book for sale and some fun plant-themed freebies!

The event is free and all are welcome! For everyone’s safety, masks are encouraged!

Life with Plants is available everywhere books are sold. Find out more here.

Want to RSVP on Facebook? You can do that here: https://fb.me/e/Qoyldxoq

Join Katie Vaz on September 1st, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET, as she virtually celebrates both the official release of her new book, My Life in Plants, and her 33rd birthday, which coincidentally is the same day!

Co-hosted with Elin Barton on Zoom, Katie will be reading an excerpt and sharing illustrations from the book, talking about the inspiration behind it, and answering some viewer questions. PLUS, she will be joined by three very special guests:

• Jenn Awiza of Jenn's Sticks and Stems

• Lindsey Miles of Soul Sweet

• Marie Salers of Lincoln California Community Garden

👉 HOW TO JOIN

At the time of the party, grab a festive beverage and dessert, then join us for the fun from the comfort of your own home at this link here: https://bit.ly/LifeinPlants

In the meantime, you can find out more details about My Life in Plants and pre-order it here. You are welcome to submit questions for the Q&A ahead of time by sending them to katie@katievaz.com (ask me anything!). And if you don't already have a Zoom account, head over to this link to sign up for free: https://zoom.us/signup.

Want to RSVP on Facebook? You can do that here: https://www.facebook.com/events/310712600132424/