Arruda, who purchased Coastside Books in September from longtime owners Jules and Inge Sofer, also heads the Bees Knees publishing company, which she plans to focus on children’s picture books.
Bees Knees started with a blog that Arruda shared in 2007 with sister Kim Baise.
 Nancy Arruda stands in Coastside Books, which she owns. She is also the driving force behind publishing company Bees Knees Reads. |
Arruda met the “Alfonso” authors when Rachel Formaro approached her for feedback upon learning about Bees Knees. Since Arruda already had projects going, they did not team up for “Alfonso.” Instead, a friendship was formed, and Coastside Books will host the signing Saturday.
Arruda said she envisions more of the same kind of publishing projects for Bees Knees, since in children’s literature Arruda says books are alive and well.
She said she is open to publishing more children’s and picture books as well as serve as a resource for authors. She said she also would like to eventually host writing workshops and more book signings, as well. And in the meantime, it’s business as usual at Coastside Books.
Coastside books can be reached at 726-5889.
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