July Events

Look for these signs to indicate
a bookstore participating in
the local Where's Waldo events!

We are steadily rolling through the summer now and with it the weather has continued to stay wacky.  When I left LA it was a beautiful 75ish and sunny.  Now, they are having a heat wave in the triple digits.  Buffalo has been rainy mostly, with a couple of sunshine breaks.  Boston, I've been keeping an eye on you but I'll wait until I get there to see if I'm ready for the change.

Generally summer time also means less literary events at bookstores.  However, we have a few for you to check out.  Last year many bookstores started a tradition of celebrating Waldo's birthday with week long "Where's Waldo" events. Starting this week you can look for these events at your bookstore! So whether you are donning rain boots or sun dresses, grab your gear and head out to support these fantastic independent bookstores!


Los Angeles

July 1
* Mrs. Nelson's is celebrating a month of Miss Nelson is Missing!  Check the store for details on how to find her and collect prizes!

July 13
* Vroman's celebrates Local Author Day with a special kids edition.  Paul Carafotes, Mary Hull, and Michael Mullin will present their books at 2 pm.

July 18
* Cornelia Funke, celebrated author of Dragonrider, Thief Lord, and the Inkheart series, will celebrate her books at Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 7 pm

July 22
* Brother and sister writing team John Barrowman and Carole Barrowman, will present their middle grade series Hollow Earth in their only LA appearance, Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 7 pm (Note, this event is ticketed.  Please call the store for information.)
* All week Vroman's will celebrate Kid's Week with crafts, stories, projects, etc. 10 am - 2 pm.

July 24
* Join a team of middle grade authors, Kristen Kittscher, Elisabeth Dahl, Jenn Reese, James Matson & Barbara Brauner, as they discuss their books at Once Upon a Time Bookstore, 7 pm

July 25
* Teen author night, moderated by Cecil Castellucci.  Scheduled guests include EJ Attbacker, Marni Bates, Francesca Lia Block, Jessi Kirby and Eve Silver. Los Angeles Public Library, Los Feliz branch, 6:30 pm

July 26
* Cornelia Funke will also share her books this evening at the Upland Library, hosted by Mrs. Nelson's. 12 pm.


Boston

June 2
* Ammi-Joan Pacquette presents her latest book, Paradox, Porter Square Books, 7 pm

July 13
* Mo Films! Mo Books! Mo Fun!  A day of events inspired by Mo Willems at the Eric Carle Museum.  Mo will also be there to sign books!  Events start at 10:30 and run all day.

July 20
* Author Jeanne Birdsall hosts a conversation with David Hyde Costello and David McPhail at the Carle Museum, 1 pm.

July 24
* Illustrator/author Jeff Mack spends two days at the Carle Museum teaching the art of picture book making and presenting his own book. Check out the website for details!

July 27
* Steve Light presents his book Zephyr Takes Flight, 2 pm, Carle Museum


Washington, D.C.

July 11
* Author Ben Herzog presents his books at Hooray for Books!, 6:30 pm

July 13
* Jarret J. Krosoczka presents his new book Platypus Police Squad - The Frog Who Croaked at Mr. Pleasant Library, 3 pm

July 18
* Debbie Levy presents her teen novel, Imperfect Spiral, Bethesda Library, 7 pm

July 20
* Trevor Pryce presents his book An Army of Frogs: A Kulipari Novel, Politics & Prose, 1 pm

July 27
* Matt Davies presents his picture book Ben Rides On, Politics & Prose, 1 pm