Upcoming Events
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Past Event History
SATURDAY AUGUST 9
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Olympia, 1530 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502
Contact: Rhonda Munzinger, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY AUGUST 8
South Sound Reading Foundation “Books by the Bay”: Talk/Book Signing
Port of Olympia Plaza, 915 Washington Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501
Contact: Rhonda Munzinger, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY AUGUST 2
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Crossroads (Bellevue), 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008
Contact: Barbara Martin, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY AUGUST 1
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Cate, Store Manager; Stefanie, Events Coordinator
FRIDAY AUGUST 1
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Alderwood, 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Contact: Carol, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY AUGUST 1
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Woodinville, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Contact: Stacey Kaguras, Assistant Store Manager
SATURDAY JULY 26
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Northgate, 401 NE Northgate Way #1100, Seattle, WA 98125
Contact: Nancy Nordquist, Community Relations Manager; Lori Guccione, Store Manager
SATURDAY JULY 26
Princesses & Pirates Carnival
Northgate Mall, 401 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
Contact: Nancy Nordquist, Northgate B&N Community Relations Manager
SUNDAY JULY 20
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Westwood Village, 2600 SW Barton St E-1, Seattle, WA 98126
Contact: Elizabeth Simmons, Assistant Store Manager
SATURDAY JULY 19
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellevue (Downtown), 626 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Contact: Kristina, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY JULY 19
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Issaquah, 1530 11th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
Contact: Sonja
FRIDAY JULY 18
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Pacific Place, 600 Pine St Suite 107, Seattle, WA 98101
Contact: AnnaLee Zenkner, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY JULY 12
Sunnyland Stomp Community Celebration: Reading/Book Signing
Fishboy Folk Art Gallery, 617 Virginia Street, Bellingham WA 98225
Contact: Lisa Colburn, Fishboy Gallery Manager
SATURDAY JUNE 28
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema “Film on the Green”: Book Signing
Village Books, 1200 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Contact: Christina Claassen, Events Coordinator; Claire McElroy-Chesson, Children’s Lead
SATURDAY JUNE 21
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Natomas, 3561 N Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834
Contact: Julia Martinez, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY JUNE 20
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Arden Fair, 1725 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Contact: Oneia, Community Relations Manager
WEDNESDAY JUNE 11
Young Author Writing Workshop
Meadowdale Elementary School, 6505 168th Street SW, Lynnwood WA 98037
Contact: Diane Belote, School Librarian
FRIDAY MAY 9
School Visit
Meadowdale Elementary School, 6505 168th Street SW, Lynnwood WA 98037
Contact: Diane Belote, School Librarian
MONDAY MAY 5
School Visit
Lakes Elementary School, 6211 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Contact: Scott Kankelborg, School Librarian
THURSDAY APRIL 24
Poem-in-Your-Pocket Celebration: Em-cee
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Cate, Store Manager; Stefanie; Events Coordinator
TUESDAY APRIL 22
School Visit
Skyline Elementary School, 2225 Thornton Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact: Mara Shaw
THURSDAY APRIL 10
Skagit Valley Writers League: Kidlit Panel Presentation
Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland St. Mount Vernon, Washington
Contact: Linda Moore Kurth, Event Coordinator
TUESDAY MARCH 18
School Visit
Seven Oaks Elementary School, 1800 Seven Oaks Dr SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Contact: Rebecca Lee, School Principal; Jacquie Boginski, Librarian
MONDAY MARCH 3
School Visit
Blaine Elementary School, 836 Mitchell Ave, Blaine, WA 98230
Contact: Craig Baldwin, School Principal; Marianne Hollander, Teacher
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23
Book Signing
Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes, 111 Market St NE #107, Olympia, WA 98501
Contact: Victoria Cunningham, Store Co-Owner
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22
Princess Party: Reading/Book Signing
Village Books, 1200 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Contact: Christina Claassen, Events Coordinator; Claire McElroy-Chesson, Children’s Lead
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Northgate, 401 NE Northgate Way #1100, Seattle, WA 98125
Contact: Terry Foster, Community Relations Manager
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18
School Visit
Hollow Hills Fundamental School, 828 Gibson Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Contact: Natalie Jester, Programs Coordinator
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Ventura, 4820 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Julia R. Palacio, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Mrs. Figs’ Bookworm, 93 E Daily Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
Contact: Connie Halpern, Store Owner
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13
School Visit
Madera Elementary School, 250 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Contact: Kathleen Janiszewski, Programs Coordinator
MONDAY JANUARY 27
City of Riverside “Read with the Mayor”: Reading
Riverside Library (Main), 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
Contact: Darlene Elliot, Assistant to the Mayor; Josephine Erickson, Assistant to the Mayor
SUNDAY JANUARY 26
Frozen Party: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Redlands, 27460 W Lugonia Ave, Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Laurie Aldern, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY JANUARY 25
Group Book Signing
Apostrophe Books, 5229 E 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
Contact: Valerie and Lisa, Co-Owners
FRIDAY JANUARY 24
Family Writing Workshop
Lowell Elementary School, 5201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Contact: Holland Brown, Event Co-chair, Elizabeth Borsting, Event Co-chair
EVENTS 2013
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19
Family Literacy Program
Bellingham Boys & Girls Club, 1715 Kentucky Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Contact: Jill Reid, Bellingham Branch Director; Christine Destry, Development Director
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Lori Guccione, Store Manager
FRIDAY DECEMBER 13
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Lori Guccione, Store Manager
SUNDAY DECEMBER 1
Bookstore-Theatre Collaborative Princess Party, Meet-and-Greet and Raffle
Regal Barkley Village 16, 3005 Cinema Place, Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Jamie Vandiver, Regal General Manager; Tami Livingston, Regal Assistant Manager
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30
Bookstore-Theatre Collaborative Princess Party, Meet-and-Greet & Raffle
Regal Barkley Village 16, 3005 Cinema Place, Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Jamie Vandiver, Regal General Manager; Tami Livingston, Regal Assistant Manager
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Lori Guccione, Store Manager
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Westwood Village, 2600 SW Barton St E-1, Seattle, WA 98126
Contact: Elizabeth Simmons, Assistant Store Manager
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Lori Guccione, Store Manager
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Bellingham, 4099 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Lori Guccione, Store Manager
EVENTS 2012
THURSDAY MAY 31
Young Artists’ Conference: Art Workshops/Book Signing
Central Elementary School,5610 Second Ave, Ferndale WA 98248
Contacts: Denise Smith, Linda Joy, co-chairs
EVENTS 2011
TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 – THURSDAY DECEMBER 29
Privately Funded Young Author Working Retreat – Portland, OR
Contact: Liz Heaney, Event Coordinator
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9
Redlands Montessori School Book Fair: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Redlands, 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Laurie Aldern, Community Relations Manager
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8
Arroyo Verde Elementary School (Highland, CA) Book Fair: Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Redlands, 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Laurie Aldern, Community Relations Manager
SATURDAY APRIL 30
StoryFaire Literacy Festival/Fundraiser for Storyteller Children’s Center and CALM: Art Workshop/Book Signing
De La Guerra Plaza, 9 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2217
Contact: Marni McGee, Author/Illustrator Coordinator
WEDNESDAY APRIL 13
CAPE Charter School Pajama Party/Family Reading Night
777 Aileen St, Camarillo, CA 93010
Contact: Kay Wolverton Ito, Event Coordinator
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23
Family Literacy Program
Villa Park Elementary School, 10551 Center Drive, Villa Park, CA 92861
Contact: Cynthia Hicks, Library Liaison, VPE Home & School League
WEDNESDAY MARCH 2
Family Literacy Program
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology, 240 Flory Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021
Contact: Holly Kunkle, Library/Media Technician
FRIDAY JANUARY 21
Parent/Child Writing Workshop
Lowell Bayside Academy, 5201 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Contact: Elizabeth Borsting, Coordinator, Authors & Illustrators Night
EVENTS 2010
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6
World BookFest Early Literacy Fair: Children’s Program/Book Signing
Monte Vista Middle School, 888 Lantana Street, Camarillo, CA
Contact: Mary Goldberg, Youth Librarian
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
Breakfast with the Authors: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Santa Barbara County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Contact: Rose Koller, Event Coordinator
SUNDAY MAY 16
Growing Great booth: Children’s Program/Reading/Book Signing
Healthy Living Festival, Downtown Manhattan Beach, CA
Contact: Peggy Curry, Founder/President, Growing Great
SATURDAY APRIL 24
StoryFaire Literacy Festival/Fundraiser for Storyteller Children’s Center and CALM: Reading/Book Signing
De La Guerra Plaza, 9 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2217
Contact: Marni McGee, StoryFaire Author/Illustrator Coordinator
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26
“An Afternoon with Eve”: Author Showcase Appearance
Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
Contact: Patti Johnson, Librarian/Learning Resource Specialist
FRIDAY JANUARY 22
Parent/Child Writing Workshop
Lowell Bayside Academy, 5201 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Contact: Nancy Wride, Coordinator, Authors & Illustrators Night
EVENTS 2009
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3
Children’s Program/Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Americana at Brand, 210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91204
Contact: Christine Pan, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20
School Visit
Katherine Elementary School, 5455 Katherine St., Simi Valley, CA
Contact: Lisa Campbell, V.P. Programs, Katherine Elementary PTA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Children’s Program/Reading/Writing Workshop/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Contact: Donna, Community Relations Department
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
Westlake Learning Children’s Literacy Fair: Children’s Program/Reading/Book Signing
Borders Bookstore, 125 W Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Contact: Stephen Fofanoff, Tutor and Consultant, Westlake Learning
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1
Blog Talk Radio Interview, Book Bites for Kids
Contact: Tyler Lieurance, Program Director
FRIDAY AUGUST 28
Children’s Program/Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Julia R Palmer, Community Relations Manager
TUESDAY AUGUST 25
Children’s Program/Reading/Book Signing
Round Table Pizza, 1213 S. Victoria, Oxnard, CA 93035
Contact: Lynette Lucas, Public Relations Consultant, LL Enterprises
TUESDAY AUGUST 11
Writing Workshop for Gifted Young Authors
Belle Bottom Baby, 2029 Ventura Blvd. Suite #33, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Contact: Ann Brenoff, principal, After-School Days
TUESDAY AUGUST 4
Writing Workshop for Gifted Young Authors
Belle Bottom Baby2029 Ventura Blvd. Suite #33, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Contact: Ann Brenoff, principal, After-School Days
TUESDAY JULY 28
Writing Workshop for Gifted Young Authors
Belle Bottom Baby2029 Ventura Blvd. Suite #33, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Contact: Ann Brenoff, principal, After-School Days
SATURDAY JULY 25
“Writing the Picture Book” Workshop
Ventura Book Festival
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
Contact: Mary Embree, Executive Director, California Literary Arts Society
TUESDAY JULY 21
Writing Workshop for Gifted Young Authors
Belle Bottom Baby2029 Ventura Blvd. Suite #33, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Contact: Ann Brenoff, principal, After-School Days
THURSDAY JULY 16
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Lincoln Heights Branch, 2530 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Contact: Karla Gonzalez, Children’s Librarian
TUESDAY JULY 14
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Benjamin Franklin Branch, 2200 E. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Contact: Karla Gonzalez, Children’s Librarian
TUESDAY JUNE 16
School Visit
Alki Elementary School, 3010 59th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Contact: Marjorie Nye, Grade 1 Teacher
THURSDAY JUNE 11
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Lindo Elementary School, 2131 Snow Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenney Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
THURSDAY JUNE 4
Project Arts RESPECT Art Workshop
Rio Lindo Elementary School, 2131 Snow Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Blog Interview (in Spanish)
Los Bloguitos
Contact: Leticia Pontoni, Blog Manager
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Project Arts RESPECT Art Workshop
Rio Real Elementary School, 1140 Kenney Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
TUESDAY JUNE 2
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Del Mar Elementary School, 3150 Thames River Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
SATURDAY MAY 30
12th District California PTA Mini-Conference: Author Showcase
Sequoia Middle School, 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Contact: Sue Wells, Vice President, Leadership
THURSDAY MAY 28
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Plaza Elementary School, 600 Simon Way, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
TUESDAY MAY 26
Project Arts RESPECT Art Workshop
Rio Del Mar Elementary School, 3150 Thames River Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
THURSDAY MAY 21
Project Arts RESPECT Art Workshop
Rio Plaza Elementary School, 600 Simon Way, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
THURSDAY APRIL 9
Project Arts RESPECT Portrait Workshop
Rio Del Norte Elementary School, 2500 Lobelia Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
THURSDAY APRIL 2
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Del Norte Elementary School, 2500 Lobelia Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
THURSDAY MARCH 12
Project Arts RESPECT Portrait Workshop
Rio Rosales Elementary School, 1001 Kohala Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
MONDAY MARCH 9
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 26751 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Contact: Jason Cochran, Store Manager
MONDAY MARCH 9
School Visit
Lomarena Elementary School, 25100 Earhart Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Contact: Elizabeth Elder, Reading Programs Chairperson
THURSDAY MARCH 5
Project Arts RESPECT Writing Workshop
Rio Rosales Elementary School, 1001 Kohala Street, Oxnard, CA 93036
Contact: Lynette Lucas, District Coordinator of Technology, Assessment and Curriculum
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28
Reading-for-Food-Because-We-CAN Read-a-Thon: Reading/Book Signing
Conejo Elementary School, 280 N. Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Contact: Merley Greenidge, Read-A-Thon Co-Chair
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13
School Visit
Briarwood Elementary School, 17020 SE 134th Street, Renton, Washington 98059
Contact: Heather Burdick, 3rd Grade Teacher
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12
School Visit
Silver Firs Elementary School, 5909 146th PL SE, Everett, WA 98208
Contact: Laura Gray, Reading Specialist
FRIDAY JANUARY 30
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Contact: Jeanne Ferrara, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY JANUARY 30
School Visit
St. Callistus Elementary School, 12901 Lewis St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Contact: Sister M. Annunciata, OP, Librarian
SATURDAY JANUARY 17
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Julia R Palmer, Community Relations Manager
EVENTS 2008
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6
Santa Clarita Literacy and Arts Festival: Children’s Program
William S. Hart Park, 24151 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA 91321
Contact: Susan Castellanos, Committee Chair, Santa Clarita Education Foundation
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13
Family Night @ the Library: Family Literacy Program
Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Contact: Caroline Hucker, Committee Co-Chair, Simi Valley Friends of the Library
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4
School Visit
Township Elementary School, 4101 Township Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063
Contact: Nancy Briggs, Librarian
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25
SCBWI-Ventura/Santa Barbara Writer’s Day: Meet-and-Greet/Portfolio Display
California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Contact: Alexis O’Neill, SCBWI Regional Advisor
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11
B&N Educators’ Tea: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Contact: Michele Kantor, Community Relations Manager
SUNDAY OCTOBER 5
Orange County Children’s Book Festival: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Contact: Barry Ackerman, Executive Director
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4
Duarte Festival of Authors: Author Panel/Book Signing
Westminster Gardens, 1420 Santo Domingo, Duarte, CA 91010
Contact: Pat DeRose, Festival Coordinator
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27
Mission Inn Children’s Literature Conference: Meet-and-Greet
The Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Contact: Brad Hundman, Owner, The Frugal Frigate: A Children’s Bookstore
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Back-to-School Blog Tour: Blog Interview
ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Blog
Contact: Teresa Walls, Blog Manager
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Back-to-School Blog Tour: Blog Interview
Bildungsroman Blog
Contact: Little Willow, Blog Manager
TUESDAY AUGUST 5
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Brentwood Branch, 11820 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Contact: Madigan McGillicuddy, Children’s Librarian
TUESDAY AUGUST 5
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Baldwin Hills Branch, 2906 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Contact: Teresa Robertson, Children’s Librarian
SATURDAY JUNE 7
12th District California PTA Mini-Conference: Author Showcase
Sequoia Middle School, 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Contact: Sue Wells, Vice President, Leadership
FRIDAY MAY 23
Reading/Book Signing
Claremont Public Library, 208 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Jim Earhart, Community Relations Manager, Montclair B&N
THURSDAY MAY 22
Inland Empire Reading Council Young Writers’ Tea: Keynote Address
Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Contact: Linda Dilday, Community Relations Manager, Riverside B&N
SUNDAY MAY 18
StoryFaire Fundraiser for Storyteller Children’s Center: Children’s Program/Book Signing
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, 84 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Contact: Victoria Juarez, Development Associate
THURSDAY APRIL 24
School Visit
Lennox Middle School, 11033 Buford Ave., Lennox, CA 90304
Contact: Bertha Rios, Librarian
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
LAUSD “Melody of Words” Literacy Celebration: Children’s Program/Book Signing
El Camino Real High School, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Contact: Amy Werner, Event Co-Chair
THURSDAY APRIL 10
Richland School District F.L.A.R.E. Project: Family Literacy Program
Golden Oak Elementary School, 195 South Wall Street, Shafter, California 93263
Contact: Marcia Krause, District Library Media Teacher
SATURDAY APRIL 5
LAUSD “Passport to Reading” Literacy Celebration: Children’s Program/Book Signing
William Howard Taft High School, 5461 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, California 91364
Contact: Kathleen Sheppard, Library Media Specialist
SATURDAY MARCH 15
ALPHA “Day of Authors”: Author Talk/Book Signing
California State University at Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831
Contact: Bobbie Cooper, Event Co-Chair, Joanne Larson, Event Co-Chair
FRIDAY MARCH 14
ALPHA Author Dinner: Meet-and-Greet
La Vie en Rose, 240 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Contact: Bobbie Cooper, Event Co-Chair, Joanne Larson, Event Co-Chair
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
Family Literacy Program
Mountain Meadows Elementary School, 4200 Mountain Meadows Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021
Contact: Marti Klotz, MMPTA President
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28
Family Literacy Program
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology, 240 Flory Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021
Contact: Holly Kunkle, Library/Media Technician
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23
California Readers Luncheon: Meet-and-Greet
Pickwick Gardens , 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
Contact: Candace Dardarian, Luncheon Registrar
SATURDAY JANUARY 26
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Jill Sweitzer, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY JANUARY 25
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5183 Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair, CA 91763
Contact: Jim Earhart, Community Relations Manager
THURSDAY JANUARY 24
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3485 Tyler Street, Riverside, CA 92503
Contact: Linda Dilday, Community Relations Manager
THURSDAY JANUARY 24
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 11090 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact: Kristy Moran, Community Relations Manager
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23
Classroom Visit
Hollywood Beach School, 4000 Sunset Lane, Oxnard, CA 93035
Contact: Donna Daily, Grade 3/4 Teacher
EVENTS 2007
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18
California School Library Association Conference Author/Illustrator Brunch: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Amber Claflin, Conference Committee Member, Sandra Yoon, CSLA President
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10
California Reading Association Conference Authors’ Reception: Meet-and-Greet
Ontario Airport Doubletree Hotel, Strawberry Peak Room, 222 N. Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Sandra Yoon, Conference Author Co-Chair
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9
California Reading Association Conference: Teachers’ Workshop/Book Signing
Ontario Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Sandra Yoon, Conference Author Co-Chair
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8
California Reading Association Conference President’s Reception: Meet-and-Greet
Ontario Airport Doubletree Hotel, Lake Arrowhead Room, 222 N. Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Sandra Yoon, Conference Author Co-Chair
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4
Customer Appreciation Day: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3
Ventura Education Partnership, Ventura Neighborhood for Learning and Adventures for Kids Bookstore
Young Readers’ Story Fest: Reading/Book Signing
Ventura Unified School District Education Service Center, 255 W. Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001
Contact: Kay Giles, Event Author Coordinator
SATURDAY OCTOBER 27
SCBWI-Ventura/Santa Barbara Writer’s Day: Author Talk/Book Signing
California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Contact: Alexis O’Neill, SCBWI Regional Advisor
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Cal State University, Channel Islands Introduction to Children’s Literature Classes: Author Talk series
One University Drive, Bell Tower 1602, Camarillo, CA 93012
Contact: Claudia Reder, Ph.D., Professor of Children’s Literature
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16
Sundays @ Central Children’s Author Series: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Central Branch, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Contact: Linda Israelson, Librarian, Children’s Literature Department
SATURDAY AUGUST 25
Literary Arts Society of Ventura County Book Festival: Author Talk/Book Signing
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Ventura, 5654 Ralston St., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Mary Embree, Executive Director, Marcy Burns, Past President
THURSDAY AUGUST 23
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Westchester-Loyola Village Branch, 7114 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Ian Rosen, Children’s Librarian
SATURDAY AUGUST 18
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Sherman Oaks Branch, 14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Contact: Anne Olivier, Children’s Librarian
TUESDAY AUGUST 14
Adventures for Kids Teachers’ Night : Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
TUESDAY AUGUST 14
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Mark Twain Branch, 9621 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Contact: Martha Sherod, Children’s Librarian, Cynthia Merina, Senior Librarian/Branch Manager
TUESDAY AUGUST 7
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch, 24000 S. Western, Harbor City, CA 90710
Contact: Donna Atmur, Children’s Librarian
SATURDAY JULY 14
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Granada Hills Branch, 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Contact: Heather Sells, Children’s Librarian
THURSDAY JULY 12
LAPL Summer Reading Program: Children’s Program
Los Angeles Public Library, Playa Vista Branch, 6400 Playa Vista Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90094
Contact: Field Weber, Children’s Librarian
SATURDAY JUNE 30
Reading/Book Signing
Imagine That! Bookstore, 5225 Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA 92507
Contact: Judy Christensen, Owner, Jennifer Christensen, Manager
SATURDAY JUNE 30
City of Riverside Neighborhood Conference: Reading
California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504
Contact: BJ Carrell, Conference Children’s Activities Coordinator
THURSDAY JUNE 28
Reading
Riverside Public Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
Contact: Sue Struthers, Youth Services manager
SATURDAY JUNE 23
Reading/Book Signing w/Illustrator Dan Santat
Storyopolis, 12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Blake Harris, Event Coordinator
SATURDAY JUNE 16
Reading/Book Signing w/Illustrator Dan Santat
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
THURSDAY MAY 31
Grandparents and Books Volunteer Luncheon: Keynote Address
Los Angeles Public Library, Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch, 24000 S. Western, Harbor City, CA 90710
Contact: Maureen Wade, Senior Librarian and Director of GAB Program, Office of Children’s Services
SUNDAY MAY 20
Author Talk/Book Signing
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
SATURDAY MAY 12
Kern Reading Association Young Authors’ Fair: Reading/Book Signing
Standard Elementary School, 114 E. Minner, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact: Sandra Yoon, Coordinator, Library Media Services , Department of Curriculum and Standards/
Bakersfield City School District
FRIDAY MAY 11
School Visit
Standard Elementary School, 114 E. Minner, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact: Sara Mooney, Grade 4 Teacher
THURSDAY MAY 10
School Visit
Pioneer Drive Elementary School, 4404 Pioneer Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306
Contact: Rhonda Black, Library Media Assistant
WEDNESDAY MAY 9
School Visit
Virginia Ave. School, 3301 Virginia Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Contact: Linda Arnold, Reading Specialist
TUESDAY MAY 8
School Visit
Williams Elementary School, 1201 Williams St., Bakersfield, CA 93305
Contact: Jennifer Payne, Principal
MONDAY MAY 7
School Visit
Bimat Elementary School, 8600 Northshore, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Contact: Pam Teagarden, Grade 2 Teacher
WEDNESDAY MARCH 21
LAPL Annual Author Spotlight: Author Showcase
Los Angeles Public Library, Central Branch, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Contact: Eva Cox, Library Assistant, Office of Children’s Services
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24
California Readers Luncheon: Meet-and-Greet
Pickwick Gardens , 1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506
Contact: Candace Dardarian, Luncheon Registrar
FRIDAY JANUARY 26 – SUNDAY JANUARY 28
SCBWI-Ventura/Santa Barbara Retreat: Writers’ Workshop
Franciscan Renewal Center, Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105
Contact: Alexis O’Neill, SCBWI Regional Advisor
EVENTS 2006
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4
King County Library System Ready-To-Read Celebration: Children’s Program
Vashon Library, 17210 Vashon Hwy. S.W., Vashon Island, WA 98070
Contact: Ursula Schwaiger, Children’s Librarian, Deborah Schneider, Public Programming Coordinator, KCLS
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4
King County Library System Ready-To-Read Celebration: Children’s Program
Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Contact: Barbara Blue, Children’s Librarian, Deborah Schneider, Public Programming Coordinator, KCLS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29
Customer Appreciation Day: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
FRIDAY OCTOBER 13 – SATURDAY OCTOBER 14
Washington Library Media Association Conference: Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
Doubletree Hotel, Seattle Airport, 18740 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188
Contact: Martha Miller, Conference Chair
MONDAY OCTOBER 9
School Visit
Red Oak Elementary School, 4857 Rockfield St., Oak Park, CA 91377
Contact: Patti Holland, Grade 1 Teacher
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15
Good Sam Children’s Art Gallery Opening: Reading
Good Samaritan Hospital, 1225 Wilshire Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: James Ree, Employment Specialist; Event Chair
WEDNESDAY MAY 24
Reading/Book Signing
Adventures for Kids Bookstore, 3457 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
Contact: Barbara O’Grady, Owner
MONDAY MAY 15
School Visit
Kent Prairie Elementary School, 8110 207th St. NE, Arlington, WA 98223
Contact: Janet Fuller, Librarian
WEDNESDAY MAY 10
School Visit
Monte Cristo Elementary School, 1021 100th St. NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Contact: Linnea Epstein, Children’s Liaison, Granite Falls Library
SUNDAY MAY 7
SCBWI-WWA “Inside Story”: Author Showcase
Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Contact: Pamela Greenwood, Event Co-Chair, Jaime Temairik, Event Co-Chair
SATURDAY APRIL 8
Ventura County Reading Association and Cal State University, Channel Islands
Children’s Reading Celebration and Young Authors’ Fair: Author Talk/Book Signing
Cal State Channel Islands, One University Drive, Camarillo CA 93012
Contact: Jody Fickes Shapiro, Board Member, VCRA, Debra Hoffmann, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, CSUCI
THURSDAY MARCH 16
School Visit
Darrington Elementary School, P.O. Box 25, Darrington, WA 98241
Contact: Merle Green, Children’s Liaison, Darrington Library
MONDAY FEBRUARY 13
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Contact: Michele Kantor, Community Relations Manager
EVENTS 2005
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14
School Visit
John Adams Middle School, 151 West 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Contact: Sandy Higgs, Grade 7/8 Teacher
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7
SCBWI-WWA “Winter Gifts”: Author Panel
Otto Miller Hall, Room 109 , Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Contact: Sara Easterly, Event Chair, SCBWI-WWA, Pam Cady, Assistant Manager, University Bookstore
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12
Group Health Cooperative Parenting Forum: Children’s Program
Bates Technical College, Tacoma, WA
Contact: Mary Lynn Thompson, Education Program Manager
SATURDAY OCTOBER 29
Group Health Cooperative’s “The Reading Connection” Community Health Forum: Children’s Program
Third Place Books, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Contact: Judy Hobbs, Children’s Buyer, Third Place Books, Mary Lynn Thompson, Ed Program Manager, Group Health
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
Author Reception/Showcase
Sno-Isle Libraries Service Center, 7312 35th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98271
Contact: Brina Burke, Children’s Services Secretary
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8
International Literacy Day Celebration: Author Talk/Book Signing
ParkPlace Books, Kirkland, WA
Contact: Marion Holland, Counselor, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School/
Board Member, Lake Washington Council, International Reading Association
MONDAY JUNE 27
Summer Book Camp: Children’s Program
A Book for All Seasons, 703 Hwy. 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Contact: Amy Carlson, Book Camp Director
SUNDAY JUNE 26
Meet-and-Greet/Book Signing
A Book for All Seasons, 703 Hwy. 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Contact: Pat Rutledge, Owner
THURSDAY JUNE 23
Summer Pajama Party: Reading/Book Signing
Third Place Books, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Contact: Judy Hobbs, Children’s Buyer
THURSDAY JUNE 23
Radio Interview
KPQ-AM (560 Wenatchee)
“The Two o’Clock Show” with Ken Johannessen
SATURDAY JUNE 4
Reading/Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 626 106th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Contact: Brenda Gurung, Community Relations Manager
TUESDAY MAY 31
School Visit
Lake Hills Elementary School @ Bellewood, 301 151st Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Contact: Kristine McLane, Library Media Specialist , Brenda Gurung, Community Relations Manager, Bellevue B&N
SATURDAY MAY 21
Reading/Book Signing
Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
FRIDAY MAY 20
School Visit
Clyde Hill Elementary School, 9601 NE 24th St., Bellevue, WA 98004
Contact: Kim Henry, Manager, University Bookstore, Pam Cady, Assistant Manager, University Bookstore
THURSDAY APRIL 21
SCBWI-WWA “Inside Story”: Author Showcase
The Secret Garden, Ballard, WA
Contact: Christy McDanold, Owner, Pamela Greenwood, Event Co-Chair, Jaime Temairik, Event Co-Chair
SUNDAY APRIL 10
Radio Interview
KMPS-FM (94.1 Seattle)
“Introspect Northwest” with Don Riggs
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23
Radio Interview
KUGS-FM (89.3 Bellingham)
“The Author’s Corner” with Tyson Lynn
SATURDAY MARCH 19
Book Launch Celebration/Book Signing
Dearborn Park Elementary School, 2820 S. Orcas St., Seattle, WA 98108
Contact: Evelyn Fairchild, Principal