Author Megan McDonald hit the road this fall in celebration of the release of Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, book #14 in her popular chapter book series. The author’s travels took her to a number of schools, stores, and festivals from California to Florida, in five trips from September through November. Over the course of the tour, McDonald spoke with approximately 8,000 kids and adults. Her presentation included costumes, readings, and a game of “What does the Queen keep in her purse?” We’ve gathered a selection of highlights from the events.
McDonald presenting at the Library of Congress Young Readers Center, in an event co-sponsored by First Book. Photo: Shawn Miller.
A full house greeted McDonald at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
The author with some rabid readers at St. Theresa’s School in Oakland, Calif., during a visit arranged through Mrs. Dalloway’s bookstore in Berkeley.
Signing books at St. Theresa’s.
McDonald with Dara LaPorte (r.), founder of An Open Book, who was sporting an original Judy Moody tote bag. McDonald was carrying the 2018 version, which was given away during a local school visit arranged by AOB.
McDonald and staffers at Once Upon a Time in Canoga Park, Calif.
The costume-clad crowd at Once Upon a Time.
Students at the New Academy in Canoga Park, Calif., dressed in royal purple and donned crowns in honor of McDonald’s visit.
McDonald signed tote bags at Anderson’s in Downers Grove, Ill.
For her next tour stop, McDonald will visit Australia in spring 2019.
