As part of the launch of The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions (Fabled Films Press), the first in a middle-grade series, author Tracey Hecht appeared Tuesday night at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square, New York City, an event that included a reading/signing, a coloring station, animated short viewing--and a face painting station. Here are two young fans, one painted as Bismark the Sugar Glider.