The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is in its 15th year! There were over 125 authors, more than 25 illustrators, dozens of storytellers and great family-oriented entertainers last year.
The fourth annual Payson Book Festival, brought to you by the Rim Country District of Arizona Professional Writers (APW) and Majestic Rim Retirement Living, will showcase 80 Arizona authors and promote literacy at a celebration of books for readers of all ages. A family-friendly event, the festival plans on welcoming 700 visitors. Activities include:
Bring the family to the Chateau Briand Caterers on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 12:30-3:30PM for a fun filled afternoon as we celebrate The Wish, a newly released children's book which inspires and teaches everyone about kindness, inclusion, and the value of focusing on the ability in disability.
The Wish is a magical story about two young fairies, Audrey and Vivienne, who live in a colorful village. Audrey does not speak with words yet, and Vivienne is kind and includes Audrey in all that she does. They are surprised by a fairy godmother that grants them three wishes, and what they do with these wishes will warm your heart and spread joy and kindness to all who read this book.
With the purchase of admission, each party will receive one (1) autographed hardcover copy of The Wish ($25 value). All proceeds from this event will benefit the following organizations:
http://www.campanchor.org/
http://www.sharethevoice.org/
https://www.angelashouse.org/
For more about the author and inspiration for this book, please visit: http://www.audreymccarton.com/
Story Monsters is also hosting a COLORING CONTEST! Four winners will be selected from various age brackets to receive a #CaughtReading Greenie Bag filled with books, activities and prizes!
Meet and greet author Alva Sachs to get your very own autographed copies of her award-winning children's picture books. Lots of free fun-filled family surprises that day!
Publishers Association of Los Angeles (PALA) is hosting a panel of some of the smartest folks in the world of independent publishing and self-publishing. Join award-winning children’s author, Alva Sachs, as part of this panel.
What do you do when an unwanted guest arrives at your door and closing the door is not an option? Learn how to survive the burden (Alzheimer’s) when it falls on you! McClure shares her journey as her mother’s caregiver and how it impacted the family system.
The literary city inspires ideas as different as New Yorkers themselves. At our final Only in New York program this season, series host Sarah Maslin Nir sits down with celebrated novelist Jay McInerney and essayist Garnette Cadogan for a lively conversation about how the city has informed and challenged their work.
$25 for adults | $20 for seniors, students & educators (with ID) | $15 for Museum members
Includes Museum admission.
Phone Number: (917) 492-3395
Website: www.mcny.org/event/writing-city
Midtown Reader in Tallahassee has a wonderful day planned for the whole family on Saturday, April 28th! Hear stories, meet authors, join us for Kidtown Story time, and have fun creating your own masterpieces from the stories you've heard.
See the link for more information: https://www.midtownreader.com.
Phone: (850) 425-2665
Chaucer's Bookstore will host a book signing and discussion of longevity featuring John Howard Weeks, author of The Healthiest People on Earth and the great-great-grandson of Ellen G. White, founder and prophet of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Adventists are known for their longevity and founded the only "Blue Zone" in the USA, where people live about 10 years longer than elsewhere.
Phone: (805) 682-6787
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as keynote. Renowned book expert and literary speaker Nancy Pearl will emcee. Funds raised will support literacy at 49 libraries.
Email: cjsharek@kcls.org
Phone Number: 425-369-3448
