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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Saturday, September 23rd

​Rye Children's Book Festival
10:00 am - 4:00 pm​
Rye, NY
​Festival Website
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Saturday, September 30th

Brooklyn Book Festival (Children's Day)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY
​Festival Website

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"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

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Event
5:30 - 6:30pm
Topeka, KS
Event Link
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Wednesday, October 4th

Heartland Literature Festival
9:00am - 2:30pm
Topeka, KS
​Festival Website - registration is required

Saturday, October 7th

Morristown Festival of Books
11:00am - 4:00pm
Morristown, NJ
​Festival Website
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Saturday, October 14th

CT LitFest
1:00 - 2:00pm
​Hartford, CT
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Festival Website

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"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

StoryFest
10:00am - 5:00pm
Westport, CT
​Event Website
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Sunday, October 29th

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

Signing at Black Rock Books
1:00 - 3:00pm
​Bridgeport, CT
​Bookstore Website
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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

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November 28th and 30th

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!
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  • Bio
    • Press Kit
  • Books
    • Zoe Washington >
      • From the Desk of Zoe Washington
      • On Air with Zoe Washington
      • The Faraway Truth (UK Edition)
    • A Soft Place to Land
    • Anthologies >
      • Hope Wins
  • Extras
  • News
  • Events
  • School Visits
  • Say Hello