This event is in the past.It took place on May 16, 2026 at Strand Book Store.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkBring the little ones to hear author Jill Santopolo read her playful picture book "Can You Grow a Striped Banana?" inside Strand's legendary four-floor book labyrinth. A storytime session surrounded by 18 miles of books is a pretty magical way to spend a Saturday morning.
kids storytime
author reading
iconic bookstore
picture books
Tips
📚"excellent exclusive events" (Google reviews)
🎁try "blind date with a book" after storytime
Storytime with Jill Santopolo: Can You Grow a Striped Banana?
Union Square
Literature TalkLiterature TalkBring the little ones to hear author Jill Santopolo read her playful picture book "Can You Grow a Striped Banana?" inside Strand's legendary four-floor book labyrinth. A storytime session surrounded by 18 miles of books is a pretty magical way to spend a Saturday morning.
kids storytime
author reading
iconic bookstore
picture books
Tips
📚"excellent exclusive events" (Google reviews)
🎁try "blind date with a book" after storytime
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