Join us at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix on Friday, April 17th, for a special kids event celebrating TRAPPED, the exciting debut adventure novel by 11-year-old author Bella Olson.

Bella is traveling across the country, meeting readers and sharing the story behind her book. During the event, kids will hear how she came up with the idea for TRAPPED, ask questions about writing and creativity, and meet Bella during a book signing.

This fun, family-friendly event is designed for kids who love books, imagination, and storytelling.

TRAPPED is a wildly imaginative adventure about a brilliant young inventor who finds herself inside a mysterious facility run by a very eccentric scientist. With quick thinking, courage, and help from a magic chicken, she must puzzle her way through strange traps and bizarre challenges to make it back out again. The story moves fast, makes kids laugh, and keeps them turning pages. And along the way, it quietly reinforces the values parents love to see in the books their kids read: bravery even when you feel scared, problem-solving when things do not go as planned, and the confidence to embrace exactly what makes you unique. As Bella likes to say, "weird is the new cool".

TRAPPED is a thrilling story about bravery, friendship, and figuring things out when nothing goes according to plan. Filled with mystery, unexpected twists, and brave characters, it’s an adventure that keeps readers turning pages.

Bella Olson is the high-energy YouTube creator behind Avacado Awesomeness, a channel that’s been gaining national attention for its fun, uplifting, and creative content for kids. Now, she’s debuting her very first novel, TRAPPED (releasing April 21st).

Bella loves storytelling, adventure, and inspiring other kids to use their imagination. She believes being "weird" is cool, and her creativity even led her to invent a brand new word: "hungrified". TRAPPED is her debut novel, and she's coming through Phoenix as a part of her national bookstore tour.

✨ Storytime + Author Talk - Bella will read a passage from her book and share how she came up with the idea for TRAPPED, and what it’s like to become an author.

✨ Kids Q&A - Kids can ask Bella anything, from writing a book to how she gets her ideas.

✨ Book Signing + Photos - Meet Bella face-to-face, get your signed copy of TRAPPED, and take pictures to show friends.

✨ Bonus Surprises - Themed stickers, friendship bracelets, fanny packs, and coloring sheets, plus special giveaways, all inspired by the story.

✨ Surprise Guests - I’m also hoping to involve a few inspiring young local influencers to help moderate the kids’ Q&A and make the event even more fun. If anyone from the Phoenix community comes to mind, I’d love your recommendation.

📅 Friday evening, April 17th @ 6:30PM

📍 Changing Hands Bookstore, 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

🎟️ RSVP here to secure your spot(s): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-adventure-event-meet-young-author-bella-olson-phoenix-tickets-1984650734773?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

All are welcome to this family-friendly community event. Come meet Bella, enjoy the activities, and celebrate the magic of books together.