A reading by author Eoin Colfer is scheduled for Feb. 7 at University Book Store (U District location) Tickets are @brownpapertickets.com
Eoin Colfer to visit U Bookstore Feb 7
Inside Story on May 9th!
We invite writers, illustrators, booksellers, teachers and librarians to come and hear two or three minute presentations from local writers and illustrators on how their newest releases came to be, picture book through &A. There will be fun, prizes, book signings, and more with: Sonja Anderson Jessixa Bagley Dori Hillestad Butler Ben Clanton Laura N.... Continue Reading →
Book Launch Party!
It's a book launch for Fonda Lee and her new YA science fiction novel, Exo, in which a bioengineered teen soldier must struggle for his survival and the safety of the planet when he is abducted by a rebel group intent on overthrowing alien governance of Earth. Fonda is the author of the award-winning Zeroboxer (Flux,... Continue Reading →
Book Launch for Corey R. Tabor!
What's a fox to do when he wants to win the jumping contest, but cant jump well? Scheme, of course. Corey Tabor's witty debut, Fox and the Jumping Contest, tells the classic tale of a lovable trickster just trying to make his way in the world. Filled with brilliant, funny animal personalities, the mixed-media cartoons... Continue Reading →
Inside Story – Deadline to Apply Extended !
Do you have a new book out this fall? If so, you may be eligible to present at Inside Story, our SCBWI region's biannual celebration of new books. We invite our membership, area booksellers, teachers and librarians to come and hear two or three minute presentations from eligible PAL (Published and Listed) members. The event... Continue Reading →
It’s A Book! It’s A Party! It’s A Book Launch Party!
Come meet local author and illustrator, Bill Clanton, as he launches his newest book, Also known for, VOTE FOR ME!, Something Extraordinary, and Mo's Mustache. If you're a fan of Mo Willems and Bob Shea then you will love Ben Clanton's books. The evening will include a special reading and signing and there will be oodles of treats,... Continue Reading →
Free tickets. Sherman Alexie. ‘Nuff said!
This is author Sherman Alexie. He has written his first picture book, THUNDER BOY, JR. Here's an article about why he wrote it. He's an acclaimed novelist and poet. He won the coveted Printz Award for THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN. He's kindly offering SCBWI-WWA folks FREE TICKETS to his appearance at... Continue Reading →
SAMANTHASAURUS REX! This Thursday!
Please join illustrator Suzanne Kaufman for the GIGANTIC launch of SAMANTHASAURUS REX! WHEN: Thursday, May 12 at 7pm WHERE: University Book Store, University District
Dana Simpson’s book launch
THIS COMING SATURDAY • February 27 • 5:00PM Don't miss: Dana Simpson's launch for her new book, UNICORNS vs. GOBLINS Reading, Signing, and party! University Book Store says it's "a hilarious story of friendship and adventure featuring awkward, nine-year-old dreamer Phoebe and her arrogant unicorn best friend. Local author and illustrator Dana Simpson's fun comic... Continue Reading →
Everything you wanted to know about sex…
...and YA but were afraid to ask! J. Anderson Coats, Martha Brockenbrough, Jeanne Ryan, Lish McBride, and Rory Shay are doing a book panel this Saturday night on sex. Yep, it’s going to pretty much be a high school sex class where teenagers are allowed to ask anything they want. They’ll talk about everything subversive... Continue Reading →