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 | 08/24/2019 2:00pm | Lija Fisher | Boulder | 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! |
| 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! |
| Illinois | |||||
| Details | 08/08/2019 8:00pm | PJ Gray | Chicago | Performance | SCBWI member PJ Gray will be storytelling at 80 Minutes Around the World--a storytelling show which features eight ten-minute stories from immigrants and allies from around the world. Hosted by multi-Moth Grand Slam winner Nestor Gomez. |
| Details | 08/17/2019 4:00pm | Patricia Toht | Evanston | Book Signing/Reading | Authors Lori Degman and Patricia Toht invite you to a Girl Power Story Hour. Join us to celebrate Lori's new book, LIKE A GIRL, and Patricia's book, DRESS LIKE A GIRL, with their empowering messages for young girls. Story time, crafts, and more! |
| Details | 08/18/2019 12:00pm | Patricia Toht | Vernon Hills | Book Signing/Reading | Authors Lori Degman and Patricia Toht invite you to a Girl Power Story Hour. Join us to celebrate Lori's new book, LIKE A GIRL, and Patricia's book, DRESS LIKE A GIRL, with their empowering messages for young girls. Story time, crafts, and more! |
| 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 | 08/03/2019 10:00am | Kathy MacMillan | Eldersburg | Performance | Little Hands Signing: Animal Signs: Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language with Kathy MacMillan, author of NITA'S FIRST SIGNS. Free program for all ages; no registration required. |
| New Hampshire | |||||
| Details | 08/31/2019 1:00pm | Michelle Reynoso | Manchester | Book Signing/Reading | Author appearance at The Bookery for a reading and discussion on the newly released book THE LIGHT OF THE DYING, book 2 in The Girl, the Pendant and the Portal series. |
| 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. |
| Ohio | |||||
| Details | 08/17/2019 1:00pm | Martha Dunsky Caprarotta | Lancaster | Book Signing/Reading | Martha signs & discusses her children’s book FIRE AND FORGIVENESS: A NUN'S TRUCE WITH GENERAL SHERMAN at Sherman's birthplace. Historical fiction depicts Civil War burning of Columbia, SC & its impact on girls in a convent school. Peacemaking theme. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| Washington | |||||
| Details | 08/03/2019 6:00pm | Samantha M Clark | Lake Forest Park | Book Signing/Reading | Samantha M Clark, author of the Crystal Kite-winning novel THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST, is appearing with authors E. Latimer (THE STRANGE AND DEADLY PORTRAITS OF BRYONY GRAY) and Jordan Stratford (THE WOLLSTONECRAFT DETECTIVE AGENCY series). |
| 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! |
| Details | 08/08/2019 7:00pm | Gabrielle K Byrne | Seattle | Book Launch | Join us on Thursday, August 8 at 7pm for an evening with Gabrielle K. Byrne, author of Rise of the Dragon Moon, in conversation with Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow. |
| Details | 08/02/2019 5:00pm | Terri Griffin | Spokane | Exhibition | First Friday Art Walk! Start your tour of Spokane's art scene at Pottery Place Plus. Terri Grove Griffin's whimsical creatures will be taking over the guest space in the gallery. |
| Wisconsin | |||||
| Details | 08/29/2019 7:00pm | Silvia Acevedo | Columbus | Social Gathering | The fun-loving readers of Columbus’ Books & Beer book club will chat with Wisconsin author Silvia Acevedo about her newest release, GOD AWFUL REBEL. If you like books and food/drink, you’ll enjoy yourself with these fine folks. |
| Date/Time | Member | City | Type | Description | |
| Australia | |||||
| Details | 08/31/2019 3:30pm | Robert Vescio | Beecroft NSW | Book Launch | You’re invited to the book launch of UNDER THE SAME SKY by Robert Vescio, illustrated by Nicky Johnston and published by New Frontier Publishing. Launched By Paul Macdonald. Come along and meet the creators. There will be cake! |
| Canada | |||||
| Details | 08/04/2019 1:00pm | Samantha M Clark | Vancouver, British Columbia | Book Signing/Reading | Samantha M Clark (Crystal Kite-winning THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST) is appearing with E. Latimer (THE STRANGE AND DEADLY PORTRAITS OF BRYONY GRAY), Jordan Stratford (THE WOLLSTONECRAFT DETECTIVE AGENCY series) & Angela Ahn (KRISTA KIM-BAP). |
| 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 | 08/23/2019 6:00pm | John Tarrow | Great Bardfield | Book Signing/Reading | Free fizz and nibbles! 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. |
| 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 | 08/20/2019 9:00am | John W Nassivera | Performance | Other (See Description) | Listen to all 19 songs for CHAIN LINKS: WE\'RE BETTER TOGETHER book set to songs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day; music bringing people together through storytelling. |