On Tuesday, Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, Minn., hosted a launch party for Armond Goes to a Party (Free Spirit Publishing). Author/illustrator Nancy Carlson teamed up with 14-year-old Armond Isaak to co-author this picture book on Asperger's syndrome and friendship. The event drew more than 100 people to the store, and they purchased more than 200 copies of the book.