Moon and Back Bookstore

05/30/2026

New: Announcing Big Kid Storytime -- have your kiddo (age 10+) sign up to be a Guest Reader for one of our Summer Storytimes! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA9AE2DA3F8C43-64319832-bigkid

05/14/2026

We are so excited to host this yoga & movement class in June with Wiggles & Jiggles Fitness for Littles ! Sign up now to reserve a spot for your little: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-adventure-pop-up-yoga-movement-class-for-littles-tickets-1988846273743

05/12/2026

This Saturday, meet Benjy!

05/12/2026

*FREE TIX AVAILABLE!* Join us for a FREE storytime led by Lee from Story Pirates TOMORROW at 6:30pm! You can join us in person at the bookstore or join from home -- sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8b39FBJCQW6bipB-ohHKQw #/registration

* YOU COULD WIN! One family that joins us for tomorrow night's Zoom storytime will win 4 free tickets to the Story Pirates LIVE show at the Chevalier Theatre Sun 5/17*

Best known for their award-winning podcast with over 100 million downloads, the Story Pirates transform original stories submitted by kids into hilarious sketches and songs, often featuring celebrity guests.

Perfect for families, this energetic and inspiring show invites audiences of all ages to laugh, participate, and maybe even see their own ideas take center stage. More information here https://chevaliertheatre.com/artist/story-pirates/

05/07/2026

ATTN Incoming Kindergarteners! Be sure to grab your Kindergarten Bags when you drop off your registration packet at MHS -- these bags are full of wonderful resources, supplies, and even a book!

Bernadette reached out to us as soon as Moon and Back opened to start purchasing these Kindergarten Bag books from us because she knows how important it is to support LOCAL❤️

Did you know that we can do wholesale orders + special orders? We order from 12+ publishers directly, so feel free to email us @ [email protected] any time you have a title in mind (and it doesn't have to be a children's book) !

Kindergarten Families! 🎒 When you register your child for Kindergarten be sure to request a bag specially prepared by Bernadette Kennedy. A big thank you to Beacon Bank, Cradles to Crayons, and Friends of the Medford Public Library for their generous contributions 💙

Reminder: Kindergarten Open Houses are today at each school after school, starting around 3:15 PM.

05/04/2026

Calling all kids who like to make up stories! .. aka, ALL KIDS! Join us either in person at the bookstore, or online via ZOOM, for an awesome collab with Story Pirates and the Chevalier Theatre! Sign up to get the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8b39FBJCQW6bipB-ohHKQw #/registration

Medford! Join us at Moon and Back Bookstore for a Zoom storytime with Lee of Story Pirates ahead of their show at the Chevalier Theatre on May 17th! Scan the QR code and sign-up to attend in person or virtually! See you there 🥳

04/25/2026

The North of Boston Book Trail is a partnership between 20 local independent bookstores - from Medford all the way to Rockport and out to Lowell. The book industry is (thankfully) so collaborative - we just want you to have good books, safe spaces, and to get the next generation(s) reading!

For the NOBBT Passport Challenge, of course the biggest prizes are if you visit all 20, but there are also prizes if you are able to visit 12, 8, or even 5 bookstore this weekend (4/25 + 4/26)!
Plus, you can opt for the Slow & Steady route, aiming to visit all 20 through the summer (finish by Labor Day!)

Check out this map of all 20 bookstores to plan your route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEJNTCK8YuTF6b8o9