Lotta Pedal Blog
Meet you at The Grove
Book Signing with Author Vanessa Cudmore -Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave at Barnes & Noble The Grove
ROAD TRIP ANYONE?
I am heading on a road trip to Barnes & Noble at The Grove in LA!
Looking for a holiday gift or books for school?
Copies will be available for sale, along with a special signed message from yours truly.
Plus…
We’ll have a raffle and we have a special announcement!
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159700-0
About the book…
Lotta Pedal taps into her scrappy confidence and quick wit, to tackle a summer surf adventure; and unexpectedly learns about ways to help protect the ocean and sea mammals at their favorite surf spot.
About The Grove…
One of Los Angeles’ favorite shopping, dining and lifestyle destination. Explore a mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment.
Event date:
Sunday Oct.22 12pm-3pm.
Event address:
The Grove
Barnes & Noble
189 The Grove Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Author Vanessa Cudmore Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Book Signing at Barnes & Noble The Grove
Sold out show at The Rio!
Sold out Ocean Film Festival at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. Lotta Pedal was thrilled to be a local sponsor with benefiting Save Our Shores.
Sold out show at The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz featuring the Ocean Film Festival World Tour celebrating 10 years of films inspiring, educating, and protecting oceans around the globe.
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave mingled with outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, adventure seekers and movie goers (over 650 people!) who spent a few hours together watching a lineup of adrenaline inducing yet heart touching films, from independent filmmakers worldwide.
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave was thrilled to participate as a local sponsor (portions of proceeds benefiting Save Our Shores. It was great to meet everyone!
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Hello Pasadena!
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave now featured at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena.
Hello Pasadena! Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave is excited to be featured at @vromansbookstore.
Vromans is the oldest and largest independent bookstore in SoCal. Not only does it have a rich history (founded in 1894), the store also supports many philanthropic causes from food drives to pet adoption days to local programs supporting literacy, the homeless and arts centers, and more!
If you’re in the area stop by and pick up a copy of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave… Or why not take a road trip to Pasadena, check out the area and @vromansbookstoreVromans Lotta Pedal
Lotta Pedal at Rio Theatre-Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Local Sponsor at the Ocean Film Festival World Tour at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave is proud to be a local sponsor @oceanfilmfestival World Tour at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz California. A portion of proceeds benefit @saveourshores
Copies of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave will be available for sale at the event, and we’ll be donating a portion of book sales to @saveourshores
Here’s all the info:
This year the Ocean Film Festival World tour celebrates 10 years of inspiring, educating and protecting oceans around the globe. The two and a half hour program showcasing films from independent filmmakers worldwide, has been hosted annually in 14 countries over a 10 year period, touching countless lives in and out of the ocean.
The 10th Anniversary Tour will showcase a handpicked selection of the finest ocean-themed films from across the world, featuring breathtaking cinematography, thought-provoking narratives, and heartwarming tales of marine life and conservation efforts. From adrenaline-pumping surfing documentaries to deep-sea explorations, the festival will offer a diverse and captivating lineup that will leave the audience both entertained and enlightened.
Featuring a line up of adrenaline inducing yet heart touching films, witness the very best stories from the likes of an epic surf trip to the untouched waves of eastern Russia in winter, or visually feast on breathtaking seascapes as an Australian man attempts to make a wing foiling world record, or venture to the Arctic with a team of explorers and scientists to discover why the earth is losing sea ice. This year's 10th Anniversary celebration provides yet another year of show stopping films.
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Hello WeHo!
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave at Book Soup in West Hollywood CA.
Hello WeHo! Lotta Pedal is making new friends at BookSoup. Special thanks to Ryan for the warm welcome and helping Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave join in the spotlight.
Book Soup is located on the world-famous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood and the store has been serving readers, writers, artists, rock 'n' rollers, and celebrities since 1975.
Book Soup has an amazing selection of titles, specializing in art, film, photography, music, and literary fiction. And they have a deep commitment to university, international, and small presses.
Pretty cool! Stop by and pick up your copy of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave.
Join Lotta at Books Inc Campbell
Books Inc Event at Campbell with Author Vanessa Cudmore Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave
Join Author Vanessa Cudmore for a celebration of her book Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave at Books Inc Campbell on Sunday Aug 6 at 1pm. Join in the fun: book reading, raffle and activities. Copy of the book will be available for sale.
https://www.booksinc.net/event/vanessa-cudmore-books-inc-pruneyard
Lotta Pedal now available at Indigo Books Yonge and Eglinton
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave is now available in the 6th at Indigo Books at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto , ON Canada. This vibrant store is in author Vanessa Cudmore’s hometown! Welcome to Toronto Lotta Pedal.
Hello TYPE BOOKS in Forest Hill!
Author Vanessa Cudmore with her book Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave at Type Books in Forest Hill, ON Canada
We’re excited to announce Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave is now available at Type Books in Forest Hill Village in Ontario Canada! Shout out to Nick for welcoming Lotta Pedal to your beautiful bookstore.
Barnes &Noble Walnut Creek Event Recap
Lotta Pedal Book Event at Barnes & Noble June 17 with author Vaness Cudmore.
Shout out to Barnes & Noble Walnut Creek for hosting Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Book Event on International Surfing Day! It was so great to meet everyone! And special thanks to our guest TV Meteorologist Rosemary Orozco who stopped by to talk about “all things surf’.
Vanessa Cudmore at Barnes and Noble Walnut Creek, author of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave
Banter Bookshop Event
Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Banter Bookshop Event
What a great time we had at Banter Bookshop last Saturday June 10th. Thanks so much to host and shop owner Amy Davis for hosting the Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Story Time event. Everyone learned a bit more about Lotta Pedal, we talked about the beach and how we can keep it clean. . . a few lucky winners won a prize and we painted some cool stones and colored some surfboards outside.
International Surfing Day at Barnes & Noble
Join us on Sat. June 17th at 2pm. Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek for a book signing event. It also happens to be International Surfing Day! It’s the perfect day to celebrate Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave. Plus, we’ve invited TV Meteorologist Rosemary Orozco to join and we’ll talk a bit about ‘all things surf’ in the Bay Area.
Lotta’s New Board
Lotta is ready for summer with her amazing custom surfboard shaped by Jose at barhonasurf.com in Hermosa Beach! It was so cool to see the board come to life from how it was illustrated in Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave!
Lotta Pedal’s Custom Designed Surboard from @barhonasurf
Making new friends
Lotta Pedal has made some new summer friends at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton! She’s quite at home in her new digs featured in the summer reading section. Stop by and pick up a copy of Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave!
Save the Date
Author Vanessa Cudmore visits Banter Bookshop for Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Event
We’re excited to be stopping by Banterbookshop on June 10 at 10:30am for storytime, a book signing, activities and a raffle!
Author Vanessa Cudmore at Banterbook shop on June 10 at 10:30am for Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Event
Books Inc Event Recap
Lotta Pedal Event at Books Inc Palo Alto with author Vanessa Cudmore
Books Inc Palo Alto Lotta Pedal Event with Vanessa Cudmore
Lotta Pedal Sign Books Inc Event
What a great day we had this past Sunday May 21 at Books Inc. in Palo Alto, hosted by Drew Durham from Books Inc. Lotta Pedal was introduced to a full capacity audience- eager to learn more about Lotta’s surf day adventure. After reading a few chapters, Author Vanessa Cudmore answered questions ranging from “how did you come up with the idea?” to “will there be a second book?” A few lucky winners received Books Inc Gift Cards along with the unique Lotta Pedal Love Bracelet, designed especially for Lotta by Adriana Chede. On display was Lotta’s reclaimed wood surfboard pet bowl and her beach cruiser bike from Mike’s Bikes Palo Alto. Kids of all ages were able to take part in few craft activities after the event.
In the news…
Tri-City Voice Article Author Vanessa Cudmore and Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave
Lotta Pedal made the front cover! Check out this week’s edition of the Tri-City Voice. Learn more about the author and publisher Vanessa Cudmore’s vision creating the story and characters in Lotta Pedal. It’s a great story about creativity, determination and teamwork.
Meet the Author
Take me to the beach
Lotta Pedal at Two Birds Bookshop
Lotta Pedal has made her way to Two Birds Bookshop in Santa Cruz, just minutes to the beach! She’s loving her new spot on the shelves, showcasing her catching her own wave. Stop by and pick up a copy!
Lotta Pedal on the shelf at Two Birds Books
Hello Santa Cruz
Lotta Pedal at Santa Cruz Bookshop
Lotta Pedal is out on the coast and is now available at Book Shop Santa Cruz! (In store and online)Check out Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave featured in their local author section.
SURF’S UP EVENT
Books Inc Palo Alto Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Event
Books Inc
SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY MAY 21 at 2pm at Books Inc. in Palo Alto.
Join author Vanessa Cudmore for a celebration of her book Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave. Get ready for a fun-filled event. More details coming soon.
“An empowering story about a resourceful, determined and nature loving girl.”
Neighborhood News
Banter Bookshop and Books Inc Palo Alto Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave Author Vanessa Cudmore
We’re excited to share Lotta Pedal Catches Her Wave is now available in store at Books Inc. in Palo Alto and Banter Bookshop in Fremont! It’s so great to see Lotta Pedal on the shelves! If you haven’t visited your local bookshop in a little while now is the time. Grab a latte and spend some time checking out what’s in store.
