Past Events
Event Date: October 5 – October 7, 2012
Books That Rise Above Workshop
This event is presented by the Highlights Foundation.
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Event Date: September 30, 2012
The 14th Annual Literary Lights for Children Tea Party
The 2012 honorees are: Kevin Hawkes, Christopher Paolini, Mitali Perkins and Gary Schmidt.
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Event Date: October 3, 2012
Lois Lowry in Conversation with Anna Holmes and Lizzie Skurnick
All of Lois Lowry’s novels focus on one central theme: the importance of human connections.
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Event Date: September 24, 2012
Puffin Virtually Live & The Guardian to Host a Roald Dahl-Themed Webcast
Some of the people participating in this event include illustrator Quentin Blake, Fantastic Mr. Dahl author Michael Rosen and actor David Williams.
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Event Date: October 5, 2012
Rick Riordan to Appear at Wake Forest University
This book tour celebrates the release of his newest book in the Heroes of Olympus series, The Mark of Athena.
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Event Date: September 30, 2012
Frank Viva to Headline Reading Event at the powerHouse Arena
The event will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Event Date: October 6, 2012
Comadres y Compadres Writers Conference
This event will provide Latino writers with access to published Latino authors as well as agents and editors who have a proven track record of publishing Latino writers.
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Event Date: September 29, 2012
Horn Book at Simmons Colloquium
All of us involved in children’s literature are on the lookout.
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Event Date: September 18, 2012
LL8 Virtual Comics Workshop!
You are invited to StudioJJK for a special workshop all about comics in celebration of the publication of Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril.
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Event Date: September 24, 2012
An Evening of Fun at the Children's Museum of the Arts
Meet celebrated illustrators Jim Benton, Dan Yaccarino, Peter Brown, Victoria ann, G. Brian Karas, Ann M. Martin, Bob Shea, Floyd Cooper and Tad Hills!
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Event Date: September 30, 2012
The Orange County Children's Book Festival
The Orange County Children's Book Festival is in it's 9th year.
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Event Date: September 10-18, 2012
The Smart Chicks Kick It Tour
Author tours are usually organized by the publisher. All we have to do is show up, which is great, but we started thinking maybe we'd like to try something different.
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Event Date: September 16, 2012
Picture Book Bonanza
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome you and your young readers and listeners to an afternoon event full of wonderful new picture books and the talented people that create them.
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Event Date: September 10, 2012
YA Night at Word Bookstore
Join YA author extraordinaire David Levithan for a panel discussion with fellow authors Mariah Fredericks, Adele Griffin, and Deborah Heiligman!
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Event Date: September 8, 2012
7th Annual Princeton Children's Book Festival
This is an annual event each September at the Princeton Public Library and the Albert E. Hinds Memorial Plaza.
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Event Date: September 8, 2012
"Catch A Bunch Of Authors" Author Fair
The Local Author Fair will feature authors local to the Aurora, IL area.
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Event Date: September 23, 2012
2012 Brooklyn Book Festival
Attendees can expect 280+ author appearances and 100+ panels at this year's festival.
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Event Date: September 28-29, 2012
Schedule for the 6th Annual KidLit Con
Kidlit Con will take place at the main branch of New York Public Library, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
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Event Date: October 11, 2012
Stand Up for Girls NYC Event
LitWorld's Stand Up for Girls signature event will inspire women and men, girls and boys of all ages to join their voices together to advocate for every girl's right to a quality education.
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Event Date: Friday, September 21, 2012
Mo Willems Returns to Books of Wonder
Willems will introduce his 2 newest titles: 'Let's Go For a Drive!' and 'Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs'
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Event Date: September 15, 2012
Maisy Day with Lucy Cousins
Lucy Cousins is coming from England for this special day at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art!
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Event Date: August 31, 2012
Eric Carle Collage Art! Program
This event is for the little collage artist in your family!
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Event Date: September 04, 2012
Melissa Marr Launch Party for CARNIVAL OF SOULS
Join the celebration at the Mysterious Galaxy bookstore in Redondo Beach!
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Event Date: Saturday, September 15th
Children's Literary Salon - Acts of Mischief: Editor Patti Lee Gauch and the State of the Picture Book
The Children’s Literary Salon is back in full swing and is delighted to invite you to their free program at NYPL.
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Event Date: October 12-14
The 24th Annual Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word
The Festival boasts a rich line-up of children's and ya authors and illustrators offering readings, signings, and books discussions.
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Event Date: August 18, 2012
Meet Illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky
The signing event will take place at Booktenders in Doylestown, PA.
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Event Date: Tuesday, August 28th
The Cavendish Home For Boys And Girls Launch at Books of Wonder!
Books of Wonder to host launch event with debut author Claire Legrand for the new middle grade horror mystery
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Event Date: Sunday, September 30th
Starry River of the Sky Book Launch at Porter Square Books!
Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, will present her new release!
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Event Date: August 29th
New York Historical Society's Book Wrap
Walter Dean Myers is coming to the NY Historical Society's August event!
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Event Date: August 14, 2012
Make Art with Picture Book Creator Michael Albert
This workshop (for ages 5 to 12) will take place on Tuesday, August 14th starting 2 p.m.
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Event Date: September 28-29, 2012
The 6th Annual KidLit Con
The event will be held in the heart of New York City at the main branch of New York Public Library, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
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Event Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Books of Wonder to Host Teen Event with David Levithan and Maggie Stiefvater
The bestselling authors will appear together at the legendary NYC bookstore in September!
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Event Date: September 8, 2012
Syd Hoff Birthday Party
Come out and celebrate the life of an incredible cartoonist and children's book author.
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Event Date: August 04, 2012
Oscar Winner William Joyce to Appear at Books of Wonder
The filmmaker/author will be presenting his newest picture book The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and discussing The Guardians of Childhood series.
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Event Date: July 26th
Digital Book World Webcast
Webcast to discuss how parents and children read, learn and buy digitally.
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Event Date: July 14th to July 21st
Eoin Colfer to Perform All 8 'Artemis Fowl' Books on Tour
Starting this weekend, the author of the \'Artemis Fowl\' series will be hitting the road to celebrate the release of the conclusion title, \'The Last Guardian.\'
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Event Date: July 25th
Absolutely Mindy and JJK present Jennifer and Matt Holm
A "Kids Place Live!" Sirius Satellite Radio event.
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Event Date: Saturday, July 7th and Monday July 9th
Actor Tom Deckman, Star of 'Arnie The Doughnut - The Musical' to Appear in NYC
Events will be held at Books of Wonder and The Brooklyn Public Library
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Event Date: Festival Begins Friday, July 13
"Arnie the Doughnut" - A New Musical Based on The Award-Winning Children's Book
A dunking good time and wHolesome fun for the entire family
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Event Date: August 9, 2012
SummerTeen: A Celebration of Young Adult Books
A School Library Journal Online Event
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Event Date: July 28, 2012
The New England Film Fesitval Premieres New Eric Carle Documentary
Eric Carle: Picture Writer, The Art of the Picture Book
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Event Date: Sunday, July 1st, 2012
Launch Party for 'Dragons Love Tacos' at Books of Wonder!
Celebrate the hilarious new picture book with author Adam Rubin and illustrator Daniel Salmieri.
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Event Date: Tuesday, June 5
From Book Seller to Book Creator
An event featuring former Books of Wonder employees who have gone on to create their own children\'s books!
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Event Date: Saturday, May 19
Children's Book Week After-Party at the Meekins Library with Anna Alter
Local author/illustrator Anna Alter will read her latest book, and then show children how she creates a picture book from start to finish.
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Event Date: Saturday, June 23rd at 10 a.m.
The Carle Welcomes THE Carle
Museum co-founder, Eric Carle makes his annual book signing visit to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
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Event Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Scholastic CEO, Richard Robinson, Named Literacy Champions
Both will both be recognized with “Literacy Champion” Awards at the annual gala for Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
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Event Date: Sunday May 6, 2012, 1 – 4pm
Read Every Day!
Books for Kids celebrates Scholastic’s Read Every Day: An Official Kick-Off Event for Children’s Book Week and A Celebration of Literacy for the Whole Family
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Event Date: Tuesday, May 1, 9-11:45am
Global Literature: Educating the Head While Touching the Heart
Join Mitali Perkins and others as they discuss the importance of diversity in children's books.
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Event Date: July 11 - 15, and July 18 - 29
Southampton Children's Literature Conference
The Southampton Children's Literature Conference provides a unique forum in which to study and discuss the craft of writing for children.
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Event Date: Saturday, May 5th at 2:00pm
The Children’s Literary Salon Presents: Books for Children Around the World – A Global Conversation
The Children’s Literary Salon is a monthly gathering of children’s literature enthusiasts that is free to the public. Join them this month as they discuss children's books around the world.
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Event Date: May through June
Exhibitions, Programs, and Events at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Head over to Amherst, Massachusetts for a summer loaded with picture-book themed events at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Arts.
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Event Date: Saturday, April 21
Get FREE tickets to see Jacqueline Woodson speak at the 92nd St Y This Saturday
Woodson's award-winning books include 'Miracle’s Boys', 'Locomotion', 'If You Come Softly', 'After Tupac', and 'D Foster'.
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Event Date: May 7 and May 12
Celebrate Children's Book Week With Nalah and the Pink Tiger
Author Anne Sawyer-Aitch shares in the annual celebration with puppets and book signings.
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Event Date: Sept. 22-23
National Book Festival Dates for 2012 Announced!
The 12th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held on the National Mall Sept 22-23
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Event Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
An Afternoon With Walter Dean Myers
The Seattle Public Library presents and afternoon with the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at Town Hall.
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Event Date: Wednesday, June 6
The ABC Children's Institute at BEA
Check out the schedule of events for the first-ever American Booksellers Association's ABC Children’s Institute.
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Event Date: March 26 – April 1
2012 NYC Teen Author Festival
Check out the schedule for New York City\'s biggest festival for young adult literature.
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Event Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Book Buzz Junior
The Public Library Association launches the event for the first time at the upcoming Public Library Association 2012 Conference
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Event Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012
4th Annual The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
Head to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art for a full day of events.
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Event Date: March 13, 2012
School Library Journals' Battle of the Kids' Books
16 books from 2011 compete for victory in SLJ's fourth Battle of the Books competition.
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Event Date: Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Oscars Night Party With Girls Write Now
Enjoy the entire Academy Awards celebration from best dressed to best picture with Girls Write Now.
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Event Date: March 7, 2012
World Read Aloud Day
The CBC is thrilled to be partnering with LitWorld on World Read Aloud Day, March 7, 2012!
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Event Date: Now through May 13, 2012
The Printed Book: A Visual History
Drawn from the University of Amsterdam's book collection, which is among the world’s finest, this exhibition traces the evolution of book design through some of the most compellingly designed books of the last 500 years.
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Event Date: February 13, 2012
Live Web Chat Featuring Jane Austen
YA authors discuss the life and legacy of Jane Austen.
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Event Date: April 12, 2012
YALSA Booze for Books
Whether you're interested in cocktails, or prefer mocktails, more booze brings more books.
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Event Date: February 2012
Exhibit of the Illustrations of 2012 Coretta Scott King Award-Winner KADIR NELSON
In Honor of Black History Month and Abraham Lincoln's birthday, R. Michelson Galleries presents the work of Kadir Nelson.
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Event Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - Sunday, July 15, 2012
Pen to Publisher: The Life of Three Sendak Picture Books
The Rosenbach Museum and Library is exhibiting part of their Maurice Sendak collection.
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Event Date: January 31, 2012
Webinar: Connecting With Struggling Readers
A panel of experts discusses strategies and resources to engage struggling readers.
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Event Date: April 23, 2012
World Book Night
Goal: give books to new readers in order to encourage reading and to share the love of great books.
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Event Date: Beginning in March
BREAD AND ROSES, TOO: A Citywide Reading Project for Lawrence, MA
Lawrence, Massachusetts celebrates the centennial anniversary of the Bread and Roses Strike by reading Katherine Paterson's BREAD AND ROSES, TOO.
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Event Date: January 24, 2012
Writing for Children: The New School Spring Forums
The New School announces their spring forum lineup for writing for children and young adults
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Event Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time 50th Anniversary
Writers and actors to celebrate the Newbery-winning classic
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Event Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Rock God Launch Party & Jam Session with Young Adult Writers Band, Tiger Beat
Tiger Beat is celebrating the launch of ROCK GOD with a blow-out jam session at B&N’s Upper East Side store.
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Event Date: January 23-25, 2012
Join the CBC for Children's Publishing Goes Digital in NYC
Digital Book World Conference & Expo will take place January 23-25 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in New York City.
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Event Date: June 25–July 20, 2012
NEH Summer Seminar for School Teachers at Harvard
Golden Compasses as Moral Compasses: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Fairy Tales and Fantasy
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Event Date: December 13, 2011 - May 6, 2012
Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson at The Carle Museum
The original art for the book as well as numerous preliminary sketches will be on view in the museum’s Central Gallery
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Event Date: Saturday, December 10th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Ireland's First Children's Literature Laureate to Be Featured at NYPL's Upcoming Literary Salon
"The author of some 20 novels for children, young people and adults, Ms. Parkinson’s most recent publication is Long Story Short, published by Roaring Brook in the US in September 2011"
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Event Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011 6:00 -8:00 pm
An Evening with Jules and Kate Feiffer at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Book signing to follow
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Event Date: Saturday, December 3
The Exquisite Conversation: An Adventure in Creating Books!
Starring Katherine Paterson, M.T. Anderson and more!
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Event Date: November 6, 2011 - January 15, 2012
The 22nd Annual Children's Book Illustration Exhibition at the R. Michelson Galleries
November 6, 2011 - January 15, 2012
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Event Date: Saturday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m
The Children's Literary Salon: Military Offspring in Children's Literature
The NYPL\'s Children\'s Center at 42nd Street announces their next literary salon.
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Event Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Roger Sutton to Moderate Panel with Chris Van Allsburg, Lois Lowry, & Margaret Raymo about 'The Chronicles of Harris Burdick'
October 28, 2011 at the Brattle Theatre (Cambridge, MA)
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Event Date: Thursday, October 27
Original Art Exhibit at the Society of Illustrators
Opening Reception to be held Thursday, October 27
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Event Date: Sunday, October 2, 2011
Storied City: New York City in Picture Book Art
Opens at the Katonah Museum of Art October 2
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Event Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Coming to America / From America at NYPL Children's Center
Sophie Blackall, Nora Krug, and Bo Zaunders discusses American children\\\\\\\'s books vs. those published in other countries
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Event Date: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Leonard Marcus on the Story of the NYPL's Pioneering Work with Children
Marcus is a renowned children’s book historian and critic.
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Event Date: October 17, 2011
Ezra Jack Keats: A Creative Response
Jerry Pinkney to discuss Keats\' work at The Jewish Museum (NYC)
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Event Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
From Person to Pencil to Published: A Conversation with Author/Illustrator Barbara McClintock and her editor, Frances Foster
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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Event Date: September 24 and 25, 2011
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Katherine Paterson to be one of 100 authors featured at the 11th Annual National Book Festival (Washington, DC)
The annual celebration of books and literacy is free and open to the public
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Event Date: September 20, 2011
Brian Selznick at Symphony Space with special guest, actress Emily Mortimer
The discussion will be led by Matthew Cody (Powerless)
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Event Date: September 9, 2011
Ezra Jack Keats at the Jewish Museum
Exhibit commemorating 50th anniversary of 'The Snowy Day' opens September 9
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Event Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21
Words between Friends: An Author Event to Benefit the Wisconsin Book Festival
Authors Jane Hamilton and Kevin Henkes will give readings, and Isthmus editor Dean Robbins will facilitate their conversation and a Q&A
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Event Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
CBC Members are Invited to the Presentation of the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Awards will be presented to Willie Perdomo & Bryan Collier and Pam Muñoz Ryan & Peter Sís
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Event Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011
CBC Members: Join Us at Forum on February 17!
"From the Teen's Perspective": A panel discussion on what really interests teens.
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Event Date: June 28, 2010
Horace Mann Upstanders Book Award Conference
This award honors children's literature with characters who stand up against social injustice.
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Event Date: July 18, 2010 - July 23, 2010
Yale Publishing Course
The inaugural session of the Yale Publishing Course, to be held July 18-23, will focus on
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Event Date: September 21, 2010
The New School Fall Forum
The New School presents its fall 2010 schedule of events for their forum on writing for children.
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Event Date: October 25, 2010
CBC Halloween Open House!
The CBC welcomes all members to join us for our halloween open house.
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Event Date: February 20, 2011
Andy Laties to Interview Norton Juster About His Life and Work at The Carle Musuem
Juster is author of The Phantom Tollbooth, The Odious Ogre, and more.
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Event Date: February 20, 2011
Gallery Tour and Book Signing with Etienne Delessert at The Carle Museum
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm
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Event Date: April 26, 2011
Massachusetts Library System's Third Annual Teen Summit
Author Mitali Perkins will be the Keynote Speaker
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Event Date: May 16, 2011
Cocktail Reception Honors James Patterson in Support of Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
Patterson is 2010 CCBA Author of the Year
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Event Date: September 15, 2011
Robie H. Harris to deliver lecture and book signing at Lesley University to celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 15
Harris will explore the importance of writing honestly to children in “Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: A Writer’s Choice, A Child’s Right.”
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Event Date: September 21, 2011
Words between Friends: An Author Event to Benefit the Wisconsin Book Festival
Novelist Jane Hamilton and children's book author/artist Kevin Henkes will be joined by their friend Isthmus Editor Dean Robbins who will moderate the conversation following their readings.
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Event Date: September 5, 2012 - October 20, 2012
Society of Illustrators Captures the True Heart and Soul of American History
Kadir Nelson's
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Event Date: October 01, 2012 - October 31, 2012
All Hallow's Read
This Halloween season, give a kid a scary book or comic!
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Event Date: October 2, 2012 - November 7, 2012
Cat Valente's Fall 2012 Book Tour
Meet Catherynne Valente as she reads from her young adult novel, The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There.
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Event Date: October 4, 2012
ACLU and Bear Pond Books Team Up to Sponsor Banned Books Week Read-Aloud in Vermont
National Ambassador Emeritus Katherine Paterson will band together with author David Budbill and storyteller Willem Lange to perform readings of censored works at this event.
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Event Date: October 7, 2012
Lauren Oliver & Friends - Great Middle Grade Fantasy
Books of Wonder is ecstatic to invite middle grade readers to an afternoon featuring SEVEN talented authors who all have thrilling new books they can’t wait to share with us.
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Event Date: October 13, 2012 - December 30, 2012
"A Journey Without End: Ed Young" Opens at Omaha’s Joslyn Art Museum
The traveling exhibit includes pieces from Young\'s 1990 Caledcott Medal Winner Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China.
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Event Date: October 15, 2012 - October 28, 2012
Blog Tour for Gennifer Albin's Debut Novel Crewel Announced!
The first book in the Crewel World Trilogy, goes on sale Tuesday, October 16!
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Event Date: October 16, 2012 - November 11, 2012
Steppenwolf for Young Adults Presents The Book Thief
Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents its stage adaptation of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The book was adapted by Heidi Stillman.
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Event Date: October 24, 2012
BizBash IdeaFest
Robin Adelson, Executive Director at Children's Book Council, will be participating on a panel called,
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Event Date: October 24, 2012 - December 22, 2012
The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration
Founded in 1980 by artist's agent Dilys Evans, this exhibit showcases the year's best children's books.
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Event Date: October 26, 2012
50th Anniversary Party for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Join in the celebration for this momentous anniversary on October 26, 2012.
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Event Date: October 26, 2012 - October 27, 2012
School Library Journal's 2012 Leadership Summit
Leadership conference to discuss creating strong and effective school libraries.
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Event Date: Saturday, October 27th
NYPL Children’s Literary Salon
Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss: How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged the FBI, and Transformed Children’s Literature Presented by Philip Nel
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Event Date: November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Picture Book Month
Now in its second year, Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book in November.
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Event Date: November 2, 2012 - January 27, 2013
"Beatrix Potter: The Picture Letters" On View at the Morgan Library & Museum
115 objects will be on display in a show called "Beatrix Potter: The Picture Letters."
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Event Date: November 3, 2012
Vegas Valley Book Festival 2012
The Vegas Valley Book Festival, the largest literary event in Las Vegas, will feature an entire day of festivities for children and youth.
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Event Date: November 04, 2012 - January 15, 2013
The R. Michelson Galleries Presents the 23rd Annual Children's Illustration Exhibit
This show will run from November 4, 2012 until January 15, 2013.
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Event Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
LIVE Webcast with Two-Time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry
Lowry will discuss Son, the final book in The Giver quartet.
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Event Date: November 9, 2012 - November 10, 2012
A Is for Anansi: Literature for Children of African Descent
Conference to be Held at NYU Kimmel Center.
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Event Date: November 10, 2012
Books of Wonder to Host 80th Birthday Celebration for Babar!
Author/Illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff will appear at this event.
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Event Date: November 10, 2012
The Charleston Young Adult Festival
More than 45 young adult authors are scheduled appear at this event.
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Event Date: November 10, 2012
Candlewick Press Picture Book Symposium
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Candlewick Press with an incredible panel of illustrators and bookmakers exploring art and story in both print and multimedia.
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Event Date: November 10, 2012
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Announces Plans for 10th Anniversary Celebration
In November 2012, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, will kick off its 10th anniversary with a year of special events, including parties, exhibitions, festivals, professional workshops, and family activities.
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Event Date: November 11, 2012 - November 18, 2012
Miami Book Fair International
Join writers from all over the world for a week in Miami dedicated to books!
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Event Date: November 11, 2012 - January 15, 2013
The 23rd Annual Children's Book Illustration Exhibit
Visitors will get the chance to view and purchase original artwork by Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, Alice Provensen, Ezra Jack Keats and Tomie dePaola.
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Event Date: November 12, 2012
National Book Award Nominees to Appear at Books of Wonder
Hear them discuss their works and see them sign copies of their books!
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Event Date: Tuesday, November 13
Webinar with Award-Winning Author Patrick Ness
Join the author of the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls for an exclusive webinar with Booklist, sponsored by Candlewick Press. Ness will talk to U.S. readers from his hometown in London.
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Event Date: November 13, 2012 - November 20, 2012
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 2012 Book Tour
Do you love Greg Heffley? Meet his creator, 2012 Children\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Choice Book Awards
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Event Date: November 14, 2012
The Making of a Young Adult Bestseller: From Acquisition to Reader
Please join us for an exciting evening of discussion, when we speak with a panel of experts representing the entire process of publishing YA books, moderated by Betsy Bird, NYPL Youth Materials Specialist.
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Event Date: November 17, 2012
An Evening with National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Walter Dean Myers
It's all about reading!
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Event Date: November 17, 2012 - December 09, 2012
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
See this stage adaptation of Rodman Philbrick's classic novel.
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Event Date: November 18, 2012 - January 20, 2013
"Sendak & Co: Children's Book Illustrations Since Where the Wild Things Are" On View at the Appleton Museum of Art
This exhibit includes 150 pieces by 36 renowned kidlit illustrators.
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Event Date: November 27, 2012
The powerHouse Arena Presents a YA Author Panel
This group of five writers includes Every Day author David Levithan, All You Never Wanted author Adele Griffin, Glamorous Disasters author Eliot Schrefer, The Beautiful Between author Alyssa Sheinmel and The Book of Blood & Shadow author Robin Wasserman.
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Event Date: November 29, 2012
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Literary Landmark Dedication Ceremony
In honor of legendary children's author Madeleine L'Engle, the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine will be dedicated a Literary Landmark.
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Event Date: December 01, 2012
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Walter Dean Myers to Appear at the 92Y
This event is part of the 92Y's Children's Reading Series.
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Event Date: December 01, 2012
Once Upon a Time at Once Upon a Crime
A special group of children's literature authors will gather for an evening of storytelling, magic tricks and puppet shows!
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Event Date: December 02, 2012
Thalia Kids’ Book Club Presents the 2nd Annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Join children’s authors Jon Scieszka, Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, Margi Preus, Brian Floca, Dan Yaccarino and James Kennedy for an event with great games, amusing antics and fun surprises.
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Event Date: December 02, 2012
powerHouse Kids Holiday Party
Meet kidlit authors Carin Berger and Melissa Guion!
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Event Date: December 02, 2012
The Foundation of Children's Books Presents a Special Book Group Party with Grace Lin
Grace Lin will be discussing her latest middle-grade title, Starry River of the Sky.
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Event Date: December 6, 2012 - January 16, 2013
"CBIG - Mother Goose Re-Imagined" On View at Flinn Gallery Greenwich
Members of the Children's Book Illustrators Group have contributed pieces for this art show.
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Event Date: December 08, 2012
5 Picture Book Authors/Illustrators to Appear at Books of Wonder
Stumped on gift ideas for the picture book reader in your life?
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Event Date: December 8, 2012
Children's Literary Salon: Independent Publishing in an Age of Mass Marketing
Join in for a conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of being a David in an era of Goliaths.
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Event Date: December 09, 2012
Books of Wonder to Host Publication Party for The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie
Celebration the debut publication of Jacqueline Resnick.
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Event Date: December 10, 2012
Books of Wonder to Host Two Events for Reach Out & Read
The children's event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The adult event will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Event Date: January 4, 2013
YA New Year's Reads Panel at Kepler's
Three young-adult novelists will appear at a panel to discuss their newest books.
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Event Date: January 05, 2013
NYPL's Children's Literature Salon Will Discuss "Ethics in Nonfiction for Kids"
And what better way to ring in 2013 than to attend our latest Children's Literary Salon?
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Event Date: January 08, 2013
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Walter Dean Myers to Appear at Central Library in Fort Worth
Join National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Walter Dean Myers for a night dedicated to literacy awareness!
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Event Date: January 12, 2013
Teen Reads for Winter at Books of Wonder
Attendees will get to meet writers Beth Ann Bauman, Deborah Heiligman, Elizabeth Laban and Theo Lawrence.
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Event Date: January 13, 2013
Greg Foley to Appear at Books of Wonder
Picture book author and illustrator Greg Foley will be visiting Books of Wonder to talk about his latest project, Make a Wish Bear. He'll also be signing copies of all his books.
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Event Date: January 13, 2013
Story Time with Stephen Savage & Lauren Thompson
The author and illustrator of Polar Bear Morning want to share a story that features friendship, a polar bear and snow!
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Event Date: January 15, 2013
Watch "An Evening of Awesome" at a Livestream Event
Can't make it to New York City for John and Hank Green's Carnegie Hall event? No worries! Penguin Young Readers Group has helped to organize several livestream events throughout the country so you don't have to miss a minute of the "awesome" action.
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Event Date: January 15, 2013
Shades of Earth Book Launch & YA Author Panel at the Morganton Public Library
This event is free and is open to the public.
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Event Date: January 15, 2013
John and Hank Green: An Evening of Awesome
Penguin Young Readers Group presents "John and Hank Green: An Evening of Awesome." The Mountain Goats will also be making a special guest appearance.
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Event Date: January 15, 2013 - January 29, 2013
Melissa de la Cruz's Book & Blog Tours
She's coming to a town and blog near you!
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Event Date: January 19, 2013
Books of Wonder to Host "Teen Tales of Survival!" Author Panel Event
A trio of YA authors, Laurie Faria Stolarz, Kate Brian and Alexandra Bracken, will participate in a panel event called, "Teen Tales of Survival!"
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Event Date: January 19, 2013
YAKFest - Young Adult Keller Book Festival
If you haven’t heard of YAKFest, then listen up. It’s the newest (and hippest) YA book festival in Texas.
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Event Date: January 20, 2013
Selina Alko to Appear at the Community Bookstore
Brooklyn is full of wonderful things from the Brooklyn Museum to the annual Mermaid Parade and the yearly Brooklyn Book Festival to the New York Aquarium. Writer/illustrator Selina Alko writes about all these things and more in her alphabet story, B is for Brooklyn.
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Event Date: January 22, 2013
Greenlight Young Readers Book Group to Discuss Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Led by Greenlight bookseller and former teacher Brette, this book group is geared toward kids ages 8 to 14, and reads great contemporary and classic chapter books.
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Event Date: January 24, 2013
LAPL Central Library Presents the LA Teen Author Reading Night
This event will feature Robinson's Hood author Jeff Gottesfeld, One Tough Chick author Leslie Margolis, and Then You Were Gone author Lauren Strasnick.
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Event Date: January 25, 2013
Four YA Authors to Appear for Panel at Barnes & Noble
Young adult authors Victoria Schwab, Beth Revis, Jodi Meadows, and Ellen Oh will come together for a panel event.
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Event Date: January 26, 2013
Oliver Jeffers to Appear at Books of Wonder
The beloved picture book author will be talking about his newest work, This Moose Belongs to Me.
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Event Date: January 26, 2013
Jarrett J. Krosoczka to Celebrate Kindergartners & Their First Library Cards
Do you remember getting your first library card?
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Event Date: January 27, 2013
CBC Diversity to Headline a Special ALA Midwinter Panel
This event will feature the following speakers: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Executive Editorial Director Alvina Ling and Children's Book Council Events Associate & Librarian Ayanna Coleman.
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Event Date: January 27, 2013
Jacqueline Woodson & E.B. Lewis to Appear at Community Bookstore
Writer Jacqueline Woodson and illustrator E. B. Lewis have collaborated many times in the past. Their latest project tackles the subject of bullying.
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Event Date: January 27, 2013
Story Time with Melissa Guion
Come out to meet Melissa Guion, the author and illustrator of Baby Penguins Everywhere!, for a special story time event.
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Event Date: January 28, 2013
2013 ALA Youth Media Awards Live Webcast
Can't make it to the ALA Midwinter Meeting to hear about the Youth Media Award results? No need to fret.
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Event Date: January 29, 2013
Digital Book World to Present Free Webcast Called,
This program will feature PlayScience president Dr. J. Alison Bryant, Ph.D. and Digital Book World editorial director Jeremy Greenfield.
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Event Date: February 1, 2013
A Launch Party for What the Spell
Join in to learn more about this author and the story of a teenage witch named Brooklyn.
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Event Date: February 02, 2013
The Montgomery County Book Festival
Some of the kidlit authors who will appear include Kathi Appelt, Lisa McMann and Cynthia Leitich Smith.
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Event Date: February 2, 2013
NYPL Children's Literary Salon: "Middle Grade: Surviving the YA Onslaught"
As always, NYPL Youth Materials Specialist Elizabeth "Betsy" Bird will host this event. The four middle-grade authors who will appear include Rebecca Stead, Adam Gidwitz, N.D. Wilson and Jeanne Birdsall.
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Event Date: February 2, 2013
Teen Fiction Event at Books of Wonder
Books of Wonder is inviting everyone to celebrate young-adult novels! Five YA authors, Jodi Meadow, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Teri Terry and Jocelyn Davies, will appear for a Q&A panel event.
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Event Date: February 02, 2013
Four YA Authors to Appear for Panel at Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe
Young adult authors Megan Shepherd, Victoria Schwab, Beth Revis, and Lenore Appelhans will come together for a panel event.
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