

Author Storytime with Pineapple Friends - social impact books for kids! | PNW Climate Week-Eastside
** Eastside Family Activity Track event**
Join us for a special Author Storytime celebrating Pacific Northwest Climate Week-Bellevue/Eastside!
Neetal Parekh, author of the Pineapple Friends series, will share engaging, kid-friendly stories that spark curiosity about problem-solving, sustainability, and empathy.
Perfect for families with young readers (ages 4–10+), this interactive event will feature storytelling, discussion, and a chance to explore how even the smallest actions can help care for our planet.
Free and open to the community—come listen, learn, and imagine a greener future together!
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of PNW Climate Week, receive communications about PNW Climate Week, and acknowledge that photos/videos may be taken for promotional use.
About Us
Barnes & Noble at Crossroads Shopping Center is a welcoming community and national bookstore in an iconic shopping destination in Bellevue, WA. Known for its author events, storytimes, and knowledgeable staff, it’s a hub for book lovers and families to discover, learn, and connect. barnesandnoble.com
Innov8social is a social enterprise that drives social innovation through engaging content and experiences, with the goal of making social entrepreneurship more actionable, transformative, and accessible. innov8social.com
Pacific Northwest Climate Week is a community-powered event series that showcases the region as a hub for climate action. The week brings together innovators, advocates, and climate-curious citizens in over 10 cities - including Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Bellevue, Bellingham, Tacoma, and more. pnwclimateweek.org
Pineapple Friends is a new children’s book series that introduces young learners to social-emotional learning, problem-solving, and early entrepreneurship through engaging, character-driven stories and interactive activities. pineapplefriends.com