Saturday, September 23rd
Saturday, September 30th
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Brooklyn Book Festival (Children's Day)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Brooklyn, NY Festival Website "KEEPING IT REAL" panel: First crushes, friendship breakups, big moves, complicated family dynamics and following your dreams : life is full of highs, lows and everything in-between! Come join New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks (On Air With Zoe Washington) critically-acclaimed author and illustrator Stephanie Rodriguez (Doodles from the Boogie Down) and Andrew Eliopulos (Will on the Inside) where they discuss the inspirations for their relatable stories, how they tackle the tough stuff and the importance of community. Moderated by APALA-award-winning author Susan Tan (Ghosts, Toasts and Other Hazards). |
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Monday, October 2nd
Wednesday, October 4th
Saturday, October 7th
Saturday, October 14th
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CT LitFest
1:00 - 2:00pm Hartford, CT Festival Website "What’s Behind Book Banning in CT and Tools to Fight It" Panel: According to PEN USA, book bannings increased by 28% in the first half of the 22-23 school year compared to the previous six months. This panel will look at the forces behind these bans, and discuss what we can do to protect the freedom to read. With Susan Campbell (author and columnist for Hearst), Jenny Lussier (President, CT Association of School Librarians), and Sarah Darer Littman (middle grade and young adult author and columnist) |
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Saturday, October 21st
Sunday, October 29th
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WRITING WORKSHOP: Middle Grade First Chapter Do's and Don'ts
2 - 5pm CST (3 - 6pm EST) Online Register here! First chapters are crucial in hooking your reader, especially in middle grade novels. In this workshop, award-winning author Janae Marks will discuss the elements that every middle grade first chapter needs, as well as things to avoid. Workshop attendees will also study examples of successful first chapters and complete a writing exercise to help them plan their own. |
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Saturday, November 4th
Friday, November 17th
NCTE Conference Panel
3:30 - 4:30pm
Columbus, OH
"Girls Breaking through the Limits Placed on Them by Society" with authors Ann Braden, Anne Nesbet, Sayantani DasGupta, and Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, and educator Jennifer LaGarde
Conference Website
3:30 - 4:30pm
Columbus, OH
"Girls Breaking through the Limits Placed on Them by Society" with authors Ann Braden, Anne Nesbet, Sayantani DasGupta, and Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, and educator Jennifer LaGarde
Conference Website
November 28th and 30th
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WRITING WORKSHOP: Marketing Opportunities for Storytellers
7 - 8:15pm Online Register here! The story is at the heart of all we do, even when we switch from crafting the story to getting the story into reader’s hands. There are boundless opportunities for children’s book writers and illustrators to market their work, and get their books in front of readers and the adults who care for them. Join award-winning writers Valerie Bolling and Janae Marks for this short course of two, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community, but loads of information on marketing and publicity possibilities. |
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For replays of past virtual events, click here!