# Weekend Children's Storytime with Author Joy Prichard > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM - Where: Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215 - Ages: Suitable for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers aged 0-7 - Price: Free admission (Free admission, no purchase required) - Status: Ended (last date Sat, Nov 7). - Organizer: Parnassus Books - Official page: https://www.parnassusbooks.net/events - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/weekend-children-s-storytime-with-author-joy-prichard--listing-634f9e433258ce099317c2ce ## About Parnassus Books, founded by renowned author Ann Patchett, is described as a highly acclaimed independent bookstore in Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood. The children's section of the bookstore plans to host a heartwarming interactive picture book storytime with acclaimed children's picture book author Joy Prichard, who will share her representative work, 'Luna and the Lost Cove'. The author is expected to lead young readers on an imaginative adventure about ocean mysteries, friendship, and courage, and engage children in rhythmic movement games and character interactions. After the event, there will be a live book signing and a children's book coloring activity. The bookstore is described as compact and cozy, with smooth, flat internal pathways and a dedicated accessible ramp at the entrance, allowing strollers into the children's book section. The in-store restroom provides a changing station, and numerous surrounding cafes are convenient for parents to relax. The event is completely free, suitable for young children aged 0 to 7 and their parents, with a suggested visit time of 1 to 1.5 hours. ## Similar picks coming up in Nashville - [Storytime with Kathleen Davis, author of Gorgeous](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/storytime-with-kathleen-davis-author-of-gorgeous--listing-d00a4f3b418f5fafdfc6cfa8) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM · Parnassus Books · checked Nov 9. An in-store children's storytime at Parnassus Books with Kathleen Davis reading her rhyming picture book Gorgeous, which celebrates the worth of every child. 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