SCBWI
Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators
SCBWI
Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators
| Date/Time | Member | City | Type | Description | |
| Colorado | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 2:00pm | Lija Fisher | Littleton | Book Launch | Join Lija Fisher as she launches her next middle grade adventure novel, THE CRYPTID KEEPER! Lija will be in conversation with a special guest, Bigfoot! |
| Florida | |||||
| Details | 10/19/2019 2:00am | Kristin McGlothlin | Jupiter | Book Launch | Drawing with Whitman Art Party: Free family event--make art, listen to a story, and learn how to draw a still life & portrait. Celebrating Kristin McGlothlin’s debut middle-grade novel, DRAWING WITH WHITMAN. Enjoy yummy snacks too! |
| Illinois | |||||
| Details | 09/21/2019 10:30am | Michelle Schaub | Chicago | Book Signing/Reading | A very special storytime with Michelle Schaub, author of FINDING TREASURE and FRESH-PICKED POETRY. Join in the fun of poetry and learning how to find treasure in unexpected places at the farmer’s market! |
| Details | 09/28/2019 7:00pm | Daniel Staub Weinberg | Chicago | Performance | The goal is to bring artists and activists together who are working with a common theme, for one unique night only. Each presenter uses 10-20 minutes to showcase their work in the medium of their choosing. I will be going as Dr. Shmooz the clown. |
| Details | 10/26/2019 10:30am | Michelle Schaub | Winnetka | Book Signing/Reading | Calling all collectors! Story time and craft with Michelle Schaub as she shares poems and fun collections from her poetry and picture book FINDING TREASURE: A COLLECTION OF COLLECTIONS. |
| Maryland | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 11:00am | Kathy MacMillan | Annapolis | Book Signing/Reading | Signing at the Page After Page Bookstore Author Tent: Kathy MacMillan will be signing SWORD AND VERSE and DAGGER AND COIN, as well as board books NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and NITA'S DAY! Call Page After Page at (443) 840-7243 if you would like to pre-order |
| Details | 10/06/2019 11:00am | Kathy MacMillan | Annapolis | Book Signing/Reading | Signing at the Page After Page Bookstore Author Tent: Kathy MacMillan will be signing SWORD AND VERSE and DAGGER AND COIN, as well as board books NITA'S FIRST SIGNS and NITA'S DAY! Call Page After Page at (443) 840-7243 if you would like to pre-order |
| Minnesota | |||||
| Details | 10/12/2019 10:00am | Janet Hill | St. Paul | Book Fair | Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is not only the largest, most adventurous literary event in the Upper Midwest, it is THE annual get together for devoted book lovers from the Twin Cities and beyond! |
| New Hampshire | |||||
| Details | 09/13/2019 9:00am | Loretta Brady | Manchester | Free Workshop | POC, LGBT and other underrepresented writers/ills most welcome! Hosted by member Loretta L.C. Brady (NESCBWI 2019 Windows & Mirrors nonmember winner). The workshop will include intros, critiques, & writing activities to bring diverse stories to life. |
| New Jersey | |||||
| Details | 09/21/2019 1:00pm | Michelle Reynoso | Rahway | Book Signing/Reading | Michelle Reynoso will perform live readings from her newest book, THE LIGHT OF THE DYING, during Culture Crawl, a one-day explosion of arts, culture, dance, and music taking place in downtown Rahway, New Jersey. |
| New Mexico | |||||
| Details | 10/04/2019 6:00pm | Caroline Starr Rose | Albuquerque | Book Signing/Reading | Join Caroline Starr Rose for the release of her latest book, A RACE AROUND THE WORLD: THE TRUE STORY OF NELLIE BLY AND ELIZABETH BISLAND. |
| Details | 10/05/2019 2:00pm | Caroline Starr Rose | Albuquerque | Book Signing/Reading | Join Caroline Starr Rose for the release of her latest book, A RACE AROUND THE WORLD: THE TRUE STORY OF NELLIE BLY AND ELIZABETH BISLAND. |
| Details | 10/12/2019 4:00pm | Caroline Starr Rose | Albuquerque | Book Signing/Reading | Join Caroline Starr Rose for the release of her latest book, A RACE AROUND THE WORLD: THE TRUE STORY OF NELLIE BLY AND ELIZABETH BISLAND. |
| North Carolina | |||||
| Details | 10/19/2019 12:00pm | Lucy Sams | Charlotte | Book Signing/Reading | Celebrate the publication of HEY BABY – DEJA\'S NEW ADVENTURE with an author and illustrator meet & greet, book signing, and an interactive storytelling event! |
| Ohio | |||||
| Details | 10/26/2019 4:00pm | Lucy Sams | Westlake | Book Signing/Reading | Celebrate the publication of HEY BABY – DEJA\'S NEW ADVENTURE with an author and illustrator meet & greet, book signing, and an interactive storytelling event! |
| Oregon | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 10:00am | Dawn Babb Prochovnic | Beaverton | Exhibition | Book Sales/Signing/Activities-- A celebration for the whole family! Come visit after the Beaverton Parade! |
| Details | 09/19/2019 3:30pm | Dawn Babb Prochovnic | Portland | Book Signing/Reading | Pirate-themed storytime and book signing celebrating Int\'l Talk Like a Pirate Day and Where Does a Pirate Go Potty? Suitable for all ages, but especially geared for ages 4-8. |
| Details | 10/16/2019 6:30pm | Dawn Babb Prochovnic | Portland | Book Launch | A Cowgirl/Pirate Potty Party to celebrate the launch of Dawn\'s latest books: WHERE DOES A COWGIRL GO POTTY? and WHERE DOES A PIRATE GO POTTY? This lively event is suitable for potty humorists and cowgirl/pirate enthusiasts of all ages. |
| Pennsylvania | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 10:00am | Kelly Anne White | York | Book Signing/Reading | Book signing and reading by Kelly Anne White, author of THE LEGEND OF THE FAIRY STONES, at the Enchanted Fairy Festival in Rocky Ridge County Park, York, Pennsylvania. |
| Texas | |||||
| Details | 09/14/2019 2:00pm | P. J. (Tricia) Hoover | Austin | Book Launch | Book Release Party for THE HIDDEN CODE! Help me celebrate the release of my newest young adult novel THE HIDDEN CODE, complete with book-themed food, delicious drinks for both kids and adults, and escape room fun for all! |
| Details | 10/19/2019 2:00pm | Meredith Davis | Austin | Book Launch | Book launch for HER OWN TWO FEET: A RWANDAN GIRL'S BRAVE FIGHT TO WALK will include a presentation and slide show by author Meredith Davis and a video of her co-author Rebeka Uwitonze. Cake, snacks, and a book signing will follow. |
| Details | 10/13/2019 2:00pm | Donna Janell Bowman | Austin, | Book Launch | Please join me for the launch celebration for KING OF THE TIGHTROPE: WHEN THE GREAT BLONDIN RULED NIAGARA. We\'ll have delectables and fun STEM activities for all ages. |
| Details | 09/21/2019 12:00am | C. Michael Morrison | Grand Prairie | Book Launch | Join us under virtual Texas skies for a sneak peek at this fall\'s most exciting new release, HANNAH GOODHEART AND THE GUARDIAN OF TIME. |
| Details | 10/19/2019 9:00am | Barbara Carroll Roberts | Pasadena | Book Fair | TWEENS READ 2019. Speaking and signing books at this annual Tween event in Houston. |
| Details | 09/21/2019 10:30am | Erik Mehlen | San Antonio | Book Signing/Reading | Sit and Sign at The Twig Book Shop. Illustrator Erik Mehlen will be signing DID DINOSAURS HAVE DENTISTS? and new release DO PENGUINS HAVE PEDIATRICIANS? with a brief art activity and reading outside hosted by Miss Anastasia. Follow link for pre-order |
| Utah | |||||
| Details | 09/23/2019 6:00pm | Sofiya Pasternack | Provo | Book Launch | Best-selling author Kwame Alexander and debut novelist Sofiya Pasternack team up for an evening you won’t forget. We will be giving away free books to Provo City Library cardholders between the ages of 8 and 14! |
| Virginia | |||||
| Details | 09/21/2019 10:00am | Kelly Anne White | Stuart | Book Signing/Reading | Book signing and reading by Kelly Anne White, author of THE LEGEND OF THE FAIRY STONES, at the Virginia Faery Festival hosted by Spirithaven in Stuart, Patrick County, Virginia. |
| Washington | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 2:00pm | Dan Richards | Redmond | Book Launch | Hope you can join me in celebrating my two latest picture books - ONCE UPON A GOAT and PENNY AND PENELOPE. There will be a brief presentation, reading from each book, author signing, and cupcakes! |
| Details | 09/14/2019 2:00pm | J. Anderson Coats | Redmond | Book Launch | Please join me in celebrating the launch of my new middle grade book, THE GREEN CHILDREN OF WOOLPIT! Come for the creepy historical-ish fantasy based on real medieval chronicle accounts, stay for the ancient bargain & an eerie, dangerous Otherworld! |
| Date/Time | Member | City | Type | Description | |
| Canada | |||||
| Details | 09/26/2019 6:30pm | Amelinda Berube | Toronto | Book Signing/Reading | Join Rebecca Schaeffer and Amelinda Bérubé as they launch their new books, ONLY ASHES REMAIN and HERE THERE ARE MONSTERS. A discussion about monsters, the horror genre, and creating complex characters will be followed by a Q&A session and a signing. |
| United Kingdom - England | |||||
| Details | 09/07/2019 12:00am | John Tarrow | Bishop's Stortford | Book Signing/Reading | Meet The Author: John Tarrow | THE STRANGER\'S GUIDE TO TALLISTON. Drop into Waterstones to discover more of the magical labyrinth of THE STRANGER\'S GUIDE TO TALLISTON – and experience Great Dunmow’s extraordinary house & gardens. |
| Details | 09/06/2019 12:00am | Marisa Noelle | Guildford | Book Launch | THE SHADOW KEEPERS book launch and signing |
| Details | 09/19/2019 6:30pm | John Tarrow | Saffron Walden | Book Signing/Reading | Free cheese and wine! John Tarrow will be talking about “Britain’s most Extraordinary Home” (The Times): Talliston House & Gardens and signing novels. ATTEND & WIN! Free prize draw – one guest will win a private tea and tour at the house & gardens. |
| United Kingdom - Scotland | |||||
| Details | 09/28/2019 10:30am | Alan McClure | Newton Stewart | Book Launch | Book launch for Kelpies Prize shortlisted children\'s novel CALLUM AND THE MOUNTAIN as part of the 2019 Wigtown Book Festival. Readings, discussion, chat, and (possibly!) songs. |
| Date/Time | Member | Type | Format | Description | |
| Details | 10/01/2019 12:00am | Michelle Reynoso | Book Fair | Other (See Description) | Oct 1-6: Michelle Reynoso / author participant for the YA Scavenger Hunt, offering fans an opportunity to see the latest and greatest in YA literature. During the hunt, fans get exclusive bonus material & access to insider info, prizes & giveaways. |
| Details | 10/04/2019 12:00am | John W Nassivera | Book Launch | Other (See Description) | Goodreads Giveaway Book Set to Songs, "Chain Links, We're Better Together" by John W. Nassivera. Music brings people together. This middle grade eBook features 19 original songs to enhance the readers experience. Sept. 5 - Oct. 4 |