Frankenwalnut

24/07/2024

Come find us at Adventure, Ink!

Lightning strikes not once, not twice, but THRICE! And behold, from the smoky haze emerges… Frankenwalnut!

We're excited to announce a new picture book by Ann Arbor father son duo, Don and Alex Hicks, Frankenwalnut!

Is he a monster, roasted and salted, out to scare the townsnuts of Walnuttia? Or does he harbor something more beneath that hard shell?

Follow the strange and moving story of Frankenwalnut and his loyal friend Cassius Cashew as they navigate school bullies, ignorant grown-ups, and an even more terrifying threat: the dreaded Nutcracker Army!

Will Frankenwalnut crack under pressure? Will Cassius go nuts trying to save the day?

Come check out Frankenwalnut at Adventure Ink!

18/07/2024

Stumbled upon Frankenwalnut in the library! Get ready for an enchanting read that's sure to spark your imagination.📚🌰

15/07/2024

Frankenwalnut has found a new home in the Youth Section of the Elsie Public Library and will be displayed front and center for the town's readers!

02/07/2024

Splish, splash, and storytime! Dive into the nutty adventure of Frankenwalnut while soaking up the sun by the pool! 🛟🌴

24/06/2024

This castle was just calling for a thrilling adventure! So of course we took some time to read frankenwalnut here! What is your favorite place so to read?🏰

20/06/2024

Summer is finally here and so is summer reading! Wilbur is having a beach day to spend some time in the sun reading Frankenwalnut of course! What is on your summer reading list?☀️⛱️

13/06/2024

Good buddies always show kindness and acceptance. How are you being a good buddy this month? 🌈

06/06/2024

Michigan Readers come find us at Adventure Ink!🔍📚

04/06/2024

We had a delightfully nutty time at the Eastern Market! Thank you so much to for hosting us!! 🥜💚

01/06/2024

Having the best time at Fab Fest!! We can't wait to see you! 📗🥜

30/05/2024

Join us at the Fab Festival! Visit us at Vendor Table 7 we can't wait to see you there!📗🎈

28/05/2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Frankenwalnut! 🏰

23/05/2024

Meet the illustrator of our fav nutty book!🎨👏

27/02/2024

Tomorrow (2/28) is Pink Shirt Day! Remember to wear your pink shirt as a way to stand in solidarity against bullying, support those who have been bullied, and promote a culture of kindness and respect.

26/02/2024

Hide your chickens! It’s National Pistachio Day!

Feeling a bit shell-shocked by the importance of this nutty day? Crack open a copy of Frankenwalnut to stay in the pistachio loop!

14/02/2024

Make today a little sweeter with a good book! Happy Valentine’s Day from Frankenwalnut and Cassius Cashew!

08/02/2024

Frankenwalnut authors Alex and Don Hicks celebrated National Read Aloud Day at Emerson School yesterday!

Following a reading of the first three parts of the book, students engaged in an Author Q&A session, where they had the opportunity to ask questions about the story, its characters, and more.

Thank you to Emerson students and teachers for this very special event! We hope you will finish the adventures of Frankenwalnut and Cassius Cashew through your school’s library!

29/10/2023

Today is the last day of our pop up, and our friends at MLive wrote a lovely article about our book just in time! Thank you for the coverage and we look forward to seeing everyone today!

Don Hick, who runs the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor, will host a few pop-up events at 309 South Main Street from Oct 28-29.

26/10/2023

Thanks for the great article, The Michigan Daily! If you're downtown on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, please stop by to check out our book, plus kids can paint pumpkins, draw monsters with the artist, hear readings from the authors and more!

We even have cookies, apple cider and hot chocolate from Blue LLama Jazz Club, as well as spinach empanadas from Jibarito. And 20% of our proceeds will be donated to anti-bullying charities, including the Trevor Project

Come down to 309 S. Main from 11 AM to 4 PM on either Saturday or Sunday to check it out! Readings are at 12:30 and 2:30 PM both days.

Author Don Hicks hosted a free pop-up event on South Main Street Saturday and Sunday to promote his children's book, "Frankenwalnut."

24/10/2023

Join us for a Frankenwalnut Pop-Up at 309 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor. In addition to special readings by the authors, there will be children’s’ Halloween activities, spooky photo opportunities, an interactive virtual tour of Walnuttia, and warm refreshments for parents and kids to enjoy.

21/10/2023

The adventure awaits...
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Let the first weekend of our Frankenwalnut Pop-Up Store commence!
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Stop by 309 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor anytime between 11AM-4PM today or tomorrow to grab a book, enjoy fun kids' Halloween activities, try a yummy treat, and explore the world of Walnuttia!

10/10/2023

MMMMMMM… It’s a Frankenwalnut Pop-Up Event!

Join us October 21st-22nd and 28th-29th for a Frankenwalnut Pop-Up at 309 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor. In addition to special readings by the authors, there will be children’s’ Halloween activities, spooky photo opportunities, an interactive virtual tour of Walnuttia, and warm refreshments for parents and kids to enjoy.

You can stop by any time between 11am-4pm to grab a book and explore the world of Frankenwalnut!

11/09/2023

But on this strange and scary night, lightning struck not once…not twice…but THRICE! In a world full of regular mixed nuts, who could have imagined that lightning could have brought the creature FRANKENWALNUT to life? Is he a monster, roasted and salted, out to scare and intimidate the townsnuts of Walnuttia or under that hard shell, is he something else - something more?

Join the adventure and learn the secret of FRANKENWALNUT!