Let's Play Books! Bookstore, 244 Main St., Emmaus, celebrated Independent Bookstores Day April 30 with a day packed with authors, a tent sale, story time and more. ABOVE: Sullivan, Oliver, foreground and Coulson Gates try their hand at drawing comic book characters with the help of author, illustrator, New Mutants co-creator and comic book legend Bob McLeod.

PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICK Timothy Janovsky happily signs a copy of his new book for Finn Hoffmann. Janovsky, a graduate of Muhlenburg College, is delighted to launch his debut novel “Never Been Kissed” at Let's Play Books! Bookstore April 30.

Author Timothy Janovsky signs copies of his debut novel “Never Been Kissed” and poses for pictures with fans Bill Sanders and Jason Sizemore.

Let's Play Books! in Emmaus is a hub of activity April 30 which is designated as Independent Booksellers Day. Families waited patiently outside to take part in activities such as book signings, a chance to draw with a comic book legend, meet a movie character and browse the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves on each floor of the cozy three-story bookstore.

Mila Fowler is all smiles as she meets Disney character Mirabel from the movie Encanto. Mirabel signed copies of books based on the movie and posed for photos at a special meet and greet held at Let's Play Books! in Emmaus.

Prominent Marvel and DC Comics artist Bob McLeod gives budding artist Sullivan Gates a few pointers in the art of drawing superheroes.