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September 2018
NEIBA 2018 Fall Conference
Hey, New England booksellers! I’m very happy to be previewing my forthcoming picture book: Planting Stories, The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré at the author reception on September 25, at the 2018 New England Independent Bookseller’s Association fall conference. Click here for the conference schedule information and a list of authors attending.
Find out more »October 2018
StoryQuest Writers’ Conference
I'm pleased to join faculty members Toni Buzzeo and Matt Tavares for StoryQuest — a full-day writers conference at The Writer's Loft. This one-day, hands-on, mentor-driven session is for picture book writers. Program, cost, and registration information can be found on the StoryQuest page.
Find out more »School Library Journal Day of Dialogue Cambridge
Join School Library Journal for the most anticipated librarian-only gathering of the year and be informed, inspired, and entertained by the best authors, editors, and publishers in the industry. Spend the day discussing the latest trends and get the inside scoop on the hottest books in the world of children's and young adult literature. This event includes a full day of panels and speaker presentations by celebrated authors as well as breakfast and lunch. Attendees enjoy access to free ARCs…
Find out more »Boston Book Festival
Carmen and I will be at the Boston Book Festival! Schedule info to come!
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Book Bazaar
The Writers' Loft is teaming up with An Unlikely Story Bookstore for our 5th annual Holiday Book Bazaar! This year's lineup features over 20 local authors with books for all ages, with one group of authors in the morning (10am-12pm) and a second group of authors in the afternoon (12:30-2:30pm). The event will include book signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family, just in time for the holiday shopping season, plus the official launch of the Loft's poetry anthology,…
Find out more »January 2019
Belmont Books, Belmont, MA
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré, Reading, Book Talk and Signing!
Find out more »February 2019
Barrington Books, Barrington, RI
Plating Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Bepré, Reading and Book Signing
Find out more »March 2019
Bank Street Latinx Mini-Conference
Panel discussion: "Elevating Our Heroes" with Duncan Tonatiuh, Danza! Amalia Hernández and El Ballet Folklórico de México Raul Colón, Miguel’s Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His Dream of Don Quixote Eric Velasquez, Schomburg: The Man Who Built the Library Anika Aldamuy Denise, Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and StoryTeller Pura Belpré Rudy Gutierrez, Carlos Santana: Sound of the Heart, Song of the World Moderator: Sonia Rodriguez, LaGuardia Community College Book signing to follow.
Find out more »KidLitCon Providence 2019
1:30 - 2:15pm -Panel Discussion with Anika Denise, Deb Kovacs, Josh Funk, Barbara Fisch, and Lee Wind Reaching Readers: Part 1 Getting Books to Kids (industry and author perspectives) Great books need great readers; great readers need great books. But how to get the two together? This panel of authors and professional publicists and book promoters talk about strategies they use to get books into the hands of gatekeepers (teachers, librarians, reviewers, booksellers, and family), and strategies that the gatekeepers can…
Find out more »April 2019
Pawtucket Library Children’s Day (El Día de los Niños/ El Día de los Libros)
Children and their families are invited to celebrate Children's Day/Book Day (El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros). This national celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This event features special guest Anika Aldamuy Denise author of the book Planting Stories: The Life of the Librarian and Storyteller Pura Beplré, music, crafts, free books, and a snack. No registration required. This is a FREE program for children of all ages and…
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