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  • Heroes Con 2017

    HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and …

  • Book Con 2018

    BookCon is the event where storytelling and pop culture collide. Experience the origin of the story in all its forms by interacting with the authors, publishers, celebrities and creators of …

  • Comic Con 2017

    Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events …

  • Saturday Grand Opening: The Library of Congress Young Readers Center

    The Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress is hosting a Grand Opening ceremony for its new Saturday hours! Schedule of events: Dr. Carl Hayden and author Meg Medina will …

  • World Read Aloud Day 2017

    Mark your calendars for the World Read Aloud Day celebration, taking place on February 16, 2017! On World Read Aloud Day, readers of all ages celebrate literacy and the “pure joy and …

  • Memorial for James Cross Giblin

    Clarion Books/HMH cordially invites you to remember the life and work of our esteemed author and illustrator James Cross Giblin at The Center (208 West 13 Street), on Friday, October 28, at …

  • Stranger Things in Middle Grade: Author Panel

    In honor of Banned Books Week–the annual celebration of the freedom to read–the Brooklyn Public Library and iLoveMG will host a special panel with middle grade authors: Tracey Baptiste: The Jumbies Kelly Barnhill: …

  • Banned Books Week 2016: “A Night of Silenced Voices”

    In honor of Banned Books Week, seven bookstores nationwide will host “A Night of Silenced Voices” on September 27. The events will feature open mics and panel discussions focusing on …

  • Banned Books Week 2016

    Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, will be held from September 25 to October 1, 2016, in schools, libraries, and bookstores across the nation and worldwide. The focus …

  • Reading Without Walls: Author Event with Gene Luen Yang and Sesame Street

    Join the New York Public Library and Sesame Workshop for a celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Monster at the End of this Book—with National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang and …

  • The Carle Honors Annual Benefit Gala

    The 2016 Carle Honors will be awarded at Guastavino’s in New York City. The eleventh annual gala and fundraiser, hosted by author Gregory Maguire (Wicked), will honor the nation’s top children’s …

  • The Carle Celebrates Museum Day Live!

    The Carle Museum of Picture Book Art celebrates Museum Day Live!, an annual nationwide event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free …

  • Summer Reading Kickoff

    The Brooklyn Public Library will host a Summer Reading Kickoff on Thursday, June 9. Stop by the Central Library for music, games, arts & crafts, books, and more!

  • Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Triathlon

    This year marks the 20th anniversary of Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program! As part of the celebration, kids will have the chance to earn a free book by reading three books …

  • Free Comic Book Day 2016

    The 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday May 7, 2016. Over 2,300 comic book shops across North America and around the world will give out …

  • National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang Celebrates Children’s Book Week!

    In celebration of the 97th annual Children’s Book Week (May 2-8), National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang will appear in conversation with fellow graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier at the …

  • Celebrate the 97th Annual Children’s Book Week!

    Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, and the longest-running nationwide literacy initiative in the country. 2016 …

  • Children’s Book Week Kick-off at the NYPL!

    Join us as we kick-off the most wonderful time of the year! Come to the Jefferson Market Library on Sunday, May 1 to kick-off Children’s Book Week, the annual celebration …

  • Teen Read Week 2016

    Teen Read Week, YALSA’s annual celebration of teen literacy, will take place October 9–15, 2016. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Read for the fun of it,” with an emphasis …

  • Drop Everything and Read 2016

    Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) is the national month-long celebration of reading. D.E.A.R. programs have been held nationwide on April 12th on author Beverly Cleary’s birthday, since she first wrote …

  • Independent Bookstore Day

    Celebrate the community-building power of local, brick-and-mortar bookstores on Independent Bookstore Day!This year’s IBD exclusive items include the “How to Draw…” guide by Mo Willems; the Neil Gaiman coloring book; and a …

  • A Celebration of Beverly Cleary at Symphony Space

    Thalia Kids’ Book Club will present A Celebration of Beverly Cleary at Symphony Space, in celebration of the author’s 100th birthday. Special guests will include: Condola Rashad (actor, Billions) Jarrett J. Krosoczka …

  • School Library Month

    April is School Library Month, the American Association of School Librarians’ celebration of school librarians and their programs. Each April librarians are encouraged to host activities in celebration of the essential …

  • El día de los niños/El día de los libros

    El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), or Día, is a national celebration of children, families, diversity, and reading that culminates annually on April 30. …

  • The Walter Dean Myers Award Ceremony

    We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will present the inaugural Walter Dean Myers Award on March 18, 2016, at 10AM at the Library of Congress in collaboration with the Center for …

  • 2016 Read Across America Day

    March 2, 2016 is the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. The annual event, which coincides with the legendary Dr. Seuss’ birthday, fosters children’s literacy through events, partnerships, and reading resources. Visit …

  • International Book Giving Day 2016

    International Book Giving Day takes place each year on February 14. A volunteer initiative, IBGD is an opportunity to celebrate books and share them with the young people in your …

  • 24th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair

    The African American Children’s Book Project will host the 24th annual African American Children’s Book Fair on February 6, 2016 at the Community College of Philadelphia. The event brings together bestselling authors …

  • World Read Aloud Day 2016

    This year’s World Read Aloud Day celebration will take place on February 24, 2016.On World Read Aloud Day, readers of all ages celebrate literacy and the “pure joy and power of reading …

  • National Readathon Day

    Penguin Random House and the American Library Association will host the second annual National Readathon Day on May 21, 2016. Join fellow readers in the nationwide celebration of reading! Funds raised during the …

  • Take Your Child to the Library Day 2016

    Take Your Child to the Library Day — the annual celebration of library services for young readers — will take place on February 6, 2016. Launched in 2011 by Connecticut librarians …

  • National Ambassador Inauguration Ceremony

    The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (CFB), The Children’s Book Council (CBC), and Every Child a Reader (ECAR) will inaugurate the fifth National Ambassador for Young …

  • 2016 Teen Tech Week™

    The Young Adult Library Services Association will host Teen Tech Week on March 6-12, 2016, at libraries nationwide. The official theme will be “Create it at your library,” with an emphasis on STEAM …

  • Winter Family Fair at the Morgan

    The Morgan Library and Museum will host a Winter Family Fair on December 6 in New York City. Participants will enjoy a puppet show, a live performance of Charles Dickens’ …

  • Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day

    The sixth annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day will take place on December 5, 2015. Participants are encouraged to bring a child in their life to explore all that …

  • KidLit TV’s First Birthday Party

    On November 16, 2015, KidLit TV will host its first birthday party. Throughout the night, KidLit TV will stream footage of the celebration via Periscope. You can follow the fun on Twitter @NYMediaWorks …

  • November is Picture Book Month!

    November is Picture Book Month, a tribute to the enduring importance of the picture book form. Dianne de Las Casas (author & storyteller) and her team co-founded the month-long celebration to champion …

  • Bacon Free Library’s Children’s Illustrators Auction

    The Bacon Free Library is hosting a virtual Children’s Illustrators Auction, celebrating diverse children’s stories and featuring 100+ illustrations from picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books. The auction will …

  • 26th Annual Children’s Illustration Celebration

    R. Michelson Galleries will host the 26th Annual Children’s Illustration Celebration, featuring over 200 new illustrations from children’s book artists. An opening reception will be held on November 8 from 4 to 6 …

  • Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out

    Join readers, libraries, and bookstores across the country in the fifth annual Banned Books Virtual Read-Out (September 27 – October 3, 2015)! Support the freedom to read and share your video for the Banned …

  • International Literacy Day 2015

    International Literacy Day is the annual celebration of the joy of reading. Communities around the world raise awareness for those who cannot read and are without access to education. Find …

  • Celebrating Banned Books Week: A Conversation with Banned and Challenged Young Adult Authors

    In celebration of Banned Books Week (September 27-October 3, 2015), join young adult authors David Levithan (‘Boy Meets Boy’), Meg Medina (‘Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass’), and Coe Booth …

  • A Celebration of Dr. Seuss

    Jarrett J. Krosoczka will host the “A Celebration of Dr. Seuss” event. Several special readers and guests will take part. It will be held in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre …

  • Star Wars Reads Day

    There’s no need to travel to a galaxy far far away! Bookstores, libraries, and retailers everywhere will celebrate the 4th annual Star Wars Reads Day. Join in for all the …

  • Kate DiCamillo’s Live National Webcast

    Join National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo for a live Q&A on October 15, 2015, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Mercy Watson, the “porcine wonder” and …

  • Banned Books Week 2015

    Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, will be held from September 27 to October 3, 2015, in schools, libraries, and bookstores across the nation and worldwide. The focus …

  • Kate DiCamillo at the Cuyahoga County Public Library

    On August 12, 2015,  at 5 pm at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, beloved author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo will visit the Cuyahoga County Public Library to …

  • Mockingbird Monday at Barnes & Noble

    Celebrate Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in anticipation of the July 14 publication of ‘Go Set a Watchman’! On July 13, all Barnes & Noble stores nationwide will host …

  • Paper Towns Presents Night On The Towns

    John Green fans have been invited to gather together for the special ‘Night On The Towns’ event. Attendees will watch both the Paper Towns film adaptation and a live simulcast …

  • Queens Museum Children’s Book Celebration

    The Queens Museum will host a Children’s Book Celebration. Several authors and illustrators will appear including Melissa Guion, Kat Yeh, and David Ezra Stein. Attendees will enjoy readings and art …

  • ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Page and Screen Discussion at B&N

    Barnes & Noble’s Union Square location will host a discussion comparing the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird and its screen version in anticipation of the July release of Harper Lee’s Go …

  • Electric City Comic Con

    The Schenectady County Public Library will be hosting its first-ever Electric City Comic Book Convention on July 11, 2015 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event celebrates comics and …

  • Kids Reading Across Rhode Island with National Ambassador Kate DiCamillo

    Continuing her tour as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Kate DiCamillo will stop in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, May 9, from 2-4 PM at the State’s House. DiCamillo …

  • Underwater Book Launch with Author Dr. Ellen Prager

    On May 8 and 9 at the Florida Aquarium, Dr. Ellen Prager, oceanographer and author of the Tristan Hunt and the Sea Guardians middle-grade adventure series, will give the first-ever …

  • Walter Dean Myers Literary Landmark Dedication at the George Bruce Library

    On Monday May 4th, 2015, at 1 pm, the beloved author Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014) will be honored with a plaque at the George Bruce Library in Harlem, the NYPL …

  • Día! Diversity in Action

    **New** Check out the Día newsletter here for celebration ideas and opportunities. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), or Día, is a national celebration of …

  • Independent Bookstore Day

    On May 2, 2015, booksellers and readers across the country will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. The event was launched in 2014 as California Bookstore Day, and was such a success …

  • Drop Everything and Read 2015

    Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) is the national month-long celebration of reading. D.E.A.R. programs have been held nationwide on April 12th on author Beverly Cleary’s birthday, since she first wrote …

  • National Library Week 2015

    Launched in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), National Library Week is a nationwide celebration of libraries and librarians. All libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate. …

  • National Poetry Month 2015

    Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of students, teachers, librarians, booksellers, publishers, …

  • 2015 Girls Write Now Awards

    The Girls Write Now annual spring benefit pays tribute to influential women who have broken boundaries in life and literature, and paved the way for young adults! This year the …

  • The 2015 Children’s Choice Book Awards Ceremony

    All proceeds from the Awards Ceremony benefit Every Child A Reader, a 501(c)3 literacy organization committed to instilling a lifelong love of reading in children. 2015 Event DetailsMonday, May 4, …

  • Vote for the 8th Annual Children’s Choice Book Awards!

    Launched in 2008 by the Children’s Book Council and Every Child A Reader, the Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards is the only national book awards program where the winning …

  • World Read Aloud Day

    Held annually on the first Wednesday in March, World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to create a community of readers and celebrate the universal right to …

  • 2015 Read Across America Day

    “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” March 2, 2015 is the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. The …

  • Love of Literacy Luncheon with Kate DiCamillo

    Newbery winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Kate DiCamillo will deliver the keynote speech at the Love of Literacy Luncheon. She will discuss the theme of her platform, ‘Stories …

  • International Book Giving Day

    International Book Giving Day takes place each year on February 14. A volunteer initiative, IBGD is an opportunity to celebrate books and share them with as many children as possible. …

  • First Book Friendiversary!

    The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and First Book will partner up to host the Friendiversary event. A variety of book signings, readings, and other activities have been …

  • Free Comic Book Day: Children’s Book Week Kick-Off

    Comic book stores will kick off Children’s Book Week (May 4-10, 2015), the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, by giving away over two million comics …

  • 40th Anniversary of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ at Symphony Space

    The Thalia Kids’ Book Club will host an event at Symphony Space to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting (1975). Babbitt will be present to discuss her …

  • A Celebration of Walter Dean Myers at Symphony Space

    Symphony Space will hold a memorial to honor the life and work of the late Walter Dean Myers’ (1937 – 2014). Led by his son Christopher Myers, children’s book writers …

  • Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day

    Saturday, December 6 marks the 5th annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day. Founder Jenny Milchman launched the event in 2010 because of her belief that “bookstores hold a …

  • Winter Family Day at the Morgan Library & Museum

    The Morgan Library & Museum is hosting its annual Winter Family Day. The event, appropriate for children ages 3-12, celebrates the Morgan’s medieval collections as well as the holiday classic, Charles …

  • National Readathon Day 2015

    The National Book Foundation, GoodReads, Mashable and Penguin Random House are joining forces to launch the first-ever National Readathon Day. The Readathon will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 12 …

  • YALSA’s 2015 Teen Tech Week

    The theme of this year’s celebration is “Libraries are for Making ____.” Teen Tech Week is an opportunity for libraries to showcase their digital resources to teen patrons and their families.  …

  • Stand Up for Girls

    LitWorld’s Stand Up for Girls campaign mobilizes girls and boys, men and women, to advocate for every girl’s right to tell her story to change the world.  Literacy is a …

  • Girls Write Now Celebrates International Day of the Girl

    Girls Write Now is celebrating International Day of the Girl with a conversation championing the stories of women and girls. That afternoon at a private United Nations event, their girls …

  • Celebrate the 96th Annual Children’s Book Week!

    Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, and the longest-running nationwide literacy initiative in the country. 2015 …

  • Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2015

    The second annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27th, 2015. The event’s mission is “to not only raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity, …

  • ‘Terrific Tails: A Celebration of E.B. White’

    The Thalia Kids’ Book Club at Symphony Space will host the Terrific Tails: A Celebration of E.B. White event. Jarrett J. Krosoczka will serve as the host. Martha White, the …

  • A Celebration of Science and Literacy

    Great Science Books + Giveaways + Story time and Snacks – You’re Invited! Virginia/Richmond area parents, students, librarians, and homeschoolers are all invited to attend a FREE science and literacy …

  • A Moomin Storytime

    Happy Birthday, Tove Jansson! In honor, the Brookline Booksmith will host a special celebratory storytime.

  • The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Announces Free Fun Friday on July 18

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amherst, MA (July 14, 2014)—The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to offer a Free Fun Friday on July 18, 2014 from 10 am to 4 pm, …

  • “Celebrating Children’s Books” Traveling Quilt Exhibit

    The seven quilts in the exhibit were pieced together over a 13-year period by Muriel Feldshuh, a retired librarian and author from New York City. Each quilt is a collection …

  • Banned Books Week

    Banned Books Week is an annual initiative that supports the ‘freedom to read’ by encouraging readouts, displays, and community activities designed to raise awareness of the ongoing threats of censorship …

  • Total Takeover for Children’s Book Week!

    During Children’s Book Week (May 12-18, 2014), Total the polar bear (from the Timmy Failure series) is taking over several independent bookstores across the country! Each event will be a little different, …

  • Memorial Service for Charlotte Zolotow, Beloved Children’s Book Author

    A public memorial celebration will honor Charlotte Zolotow at the Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, in New York. Zolotow was the author of over 90 children’s books. In 1938, she began working at then-Harper …

  • Celebrate Día! Diversity in Action

    Celebrate diversity and connect children to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries by hosting or attending a Día! Diversity in Action program on or around April 30th. Visit the Día …

  • First-Ever Annual Wimpy Kid Month

    This April marks the first-ever annual Wimpy Kid Month, a month-long celebration of Jeff Kinney’s wildly popular series. The campaign will finish on April 28 with a grand reveal of …

  • The Children’s Book Week Gala

    Join us for the Academy Awards of children’s literature! The winners of the 7th annual 2014 Children’s Choice Book Awards — the only national book awards program where winning titles are …

  • April: Celebrate AASL’s School Library Month!

    School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) annual celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April, school librarians are asked to “create activities to …

  • Celebrate the 95th Annual Children’s Book Week!

    Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, and the longest-running nationwide literacy initiative in the country. 2014 …

  • California Bookstore Day (CBD)

    via cabookstoreday.com: “The first California Bookstore Day will take place on Saturday May 3, 2014. CBD will harness the creative power of authors, publishers, and booksellers in a state-wide celebration of …

  • School Lunch Superhero Day

    Children’s Choice Book Award-winning graphic novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka invites the world to pay tribute to the women and men who feed 32 million children daily in our nation’s schools. …

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