Sat, Feb 2: Kristin Halbrook Teen Book Brunch: Kristin Halbrook appears in support of her YA novel, Nobody But Us. University Book Store, Mill Creek, 11am Tues, Feb 5: Cory Doctorow Hugo- and Nebula-nominated YA author, columnist, and web guru (okay, the guy's a smarty-pants) Cory Doctorow appears in support of Homeland, the sequel... Continue Reading →
Dynamic duo
Martha and Eliot ad-libbed and Mad Libbed at Secret Garden Books on Tuesday. Tuesday night, Secret Garden Books. It was better than a rumble, better than CSI retreads, better than Pop Rocks. For those of us who experienced the double-threat appearance of Martha Brockenbrough (Devine Intervention) and Eliot Schrefer (Endangered, nominated as a finalist for... Continue Reading →
January Events
Saturday, January 12 Jeanne Ryan, Nerve University Book Store, Mill Creek, 11am Friday, January 18 Annameekee Hesik, The You Know Who Girls (gay/lesbian-themed YA) Elliott Bay Book Co., 7pm Saturday, January 19 OUT OF TOWN EVENT: The Great Critique, hosted by SCBWI-Oregon For complete information go to scbwior.com and click on the EVENTS tab.... Continue Reading →
The rest of November: Events worth your while
For the rest of this month, here's a sampling of author/illustrator events. Please not that from this point onward, I will need to receive your event/appearance by the middle of the month BEFORE you're scheduled. That way I can be more efficient and timely, and you'll get the most comprehensive, up-to-date schedule. For those pesky,... Continue Reading →
What’s going on: The Weekend Edition
Karen Robbins has a busy day today! First, she will be at the Picket Fence in Sumner this afternoon from 10-noon, signing Care For Our World. Then she'll be at Chico's in Westwood Village signing Care For Our World and Shoe Print Art from 1-5pm. Chico's is generously donating 10 percent of their sales to... Continue Reading →
October readings and appearances
What do Marissa Meyer, Jan Brett, Colin Meloy, Annie Barrows, and Libba Bray have in common? They're coming. Here. To a bookish venue near you! Get those calendars out, because this is one busy month of not-to-be-missed kid lit favorites! Thursday, October 4 Sean Beaudoin, The Infects (Elliott Bay Book Company, 7pm) Sunday, October 7... Continue Reading →
Holly Cupala Oregon Event
Holly Cupala has two upcoming events in the Portland area - Oregon folks, we hope to see you! Saturday May 5 at 2pm Joëlle Anthony and Holly Cupala at Powell's! Powell's Books At Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR map Joëlle will be launching her new YA, THE RIGHT AND THE REAL,... Continue Reading →
Good News and Author Event for Clare Hodgson Meeker
A big WOOHOO and good news for Clare Hodgson Meeker! Clare received a great review for SOCCER DREAMS in a popular Seattle School Librarian's blog. Check it out here!! Clare will doing an author event for SOCCER DREAMS at Mockingbird Books on Friday September 30, from 4-6 p.m. For more information on Clare, and her... Continue Reading →
A List of Upcoming Author Events!
It's the season for book events! There are quite a few new releases and author events that you might want to note on your calendars. Support bookstores! Support your fellow authors and illustrators! And always confirm dates and times with the bookstore. Tera Lynn Childs, SWEET VENOM, 9/21, Secret Garden Kurt Cyrus, THE VOYAGE OF... Continue Reading →
Carole Estby Dagg Author Event This Thursday!
Join Carole Dagg at Third Place Books (17171 Bothell Way NE, in Lake Forest Park) this Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. She'll be in costume and carrying a satchel, ready to read from THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS and share newspaper articles and photos of her Great-aunt Clara and Great-grandmother Helga, who walked from... Continue Reading →