November?! How Did That Happen??

I don't know how we managed to get all the way to November, but here we are!  I'm about to get all dressed up to head to the annual West Hollywood Halloween Parade.  It is by far one of my favorite events of the year.  This year I wanted to be Coraline, but I didn't start it in time to get all the right costume elements.  So I settled for Peter Pan...I know, not really settling.  I will be on the lookout for any bookish characters tonight and will be sure to post soon!

In the meantime, here are some events in November.  (Candlewick Press just published ALL their events for November/December.  You can find them here!)In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, I know Books of Wonder in NYC was closed as of today.  Boston seems to have missed the brunt of the storm and just suffered from closed schools and businesses for a couple of days.  Want to help?  Go back and support those small businesses for your holiday shopping this year!

Los Angeles

November 3

Marla Frazee and I

* The Children's Literature Fall Gala, at the Skirball, with keynote speakers Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.  More info here. 
*  Cornelia Funke, author The Thief Lord and Inkheart, will be reading and signing at Children's Book World, 5 - 7 pm.  10 % of all proceeds will benefit Book Roots.
*  Marla Frazee, author and illustrator, introduces her new book Boot and Shoe, Vroman's, 10:30 am

November 4
*  Marla Frazee, author and illustrator, introduces her new book Boot and Shoe, Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 2:00 pm

November 8
*  David Shannon, author of No, David!, will present Jangles, Mrs. Nelson's, 5 pm

November 10
*  Author Jean Reagan will host a special Storytime, Mrs. Nelson's, 11:00 am

November 11
*  David Shannon, author of No, David!, will present Jangles, Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 2 pm

November 19
* Carrie Arcos & Ann Redisch, read and present Out of Reach and Where It Began, Vroman's, 7 pm

November 28
*  Author and illustrator Salina Yoon will be reading and signing books at Mrs. Nelson's, 11 am

Boston
November 3
*  Joshua Glenn, author of Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun, presents his book at Brookline Booksmith, 5 pm
* Leeza Hernandez presents her first book, Dog Gone!, The Eric Carle Museum, 2 pm
* Lise Friedman and Mary Dowdle present their book Becoming a Ballerina: A Nutcracker Story, Porter Square Books, 1 pm

November 4
*  Award-winning illustrator, Janice Hechter reads from her newest picture book, The Great Elephant Escape, The Eric Carle Museum, 2 pm

November 5
*  Catherynne M. Valente, author of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, presents the sequel The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There, Brookline Booksmith, 7 pm. 

November 7
* Rosemary Wells will be reading Max & Ruby's Treasure Hunt, The Curious George Store, 10:30 am

November 11
* In celebration of The Eric Carle's 10th anniversary, a Book Signing Bash has been planned.  This is taken from their website: The 10th Anniversary celebration continues with book signings from Iconic Images artists, special concert by the South Hadley Children’s Chorus, and “Doodles for Dollars” featuring Eric Carle, Tony DiTerlizzi, and Peter Laird ($10 per doodle.) Please note: Doodles will go on sale at noon the day of the event. There is a limited number for each artist and we expect to sell out.
 
November 17
* Author Coleen Paratore presents a special storytime, Wellesley Books, 10 am
* Diane Lang reads selections from her new book, Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the Unloved, The Eric Carle Museum, 2 pm



November 18th
* Emily Neuburger, author of Show Me a Story, a book about cool crafts for kids, Brookline Booksmith, 2pm (NOTE - I just received this book as a gift from a fabulous parent at my school...it rocks!)
* Storyteller Dr. Gail N. Herman and songwriter Sally Rogers put on a special storytelling event at The Eric Carle, 1 pm, tickets required.
* Brett Axel reads from his new book Goblinheart: A Fairy Tale, The Eric Carle, 2 pm

Washington DC

Politics and Prose features the following authors: Mr. Gabe on 11/5, Henry Cole on 11/7, Kate Kelly on 11/14, Margie Preus on 11/19, Arthur Dorros (author of Abuela) on 11/20, Allie Condie on 11/29, and Jordan Jacobs on 11/30.

Horray 4 Books in Arlington, VA features cartoonists, crafters, and a bunch of book club opportunities. Check out their events here.

Busboys and Poets features a weekly storytelling event for children.  Check out their schedule here.