Recently, award-winning authors discussed their books dedicated to one another; mascots showed appreciation for an animal-centered book; local firefighters came to a book event; an author made her debut; children welcomed an author for a school visit; and an author spoke at a museum that she featured in her book.
To You, Dear Friend
On October 19, Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo (r.) and author/bookseller Ann Patchett (l.) made an appearance at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., to discuss their respective new books, The Puppets of Spelhorst (Candlewick) and Tom Lake (Harper). They dedicated their books to each another.
An Animal Extravaganza
The Kansas City Public Library welcomed Colter Jackson to the inaugural Heartland Book Festival, co-presented by Missouri Humanities, earlier this month. Colter gave a reading of her picture book The Rhino Suit (Sounds True), which was the 2023 Missouri Great Reads from Great Places children’s book selection.
This Book Event is ‘On Fire’
Author-illustrator R.W. Alley made an appearance at the Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore in Middletown, Conn., on October 14 to share his picture book Firefighters to the Rescue! (Kane Press). Alley (r.) was greeted by an audience including the local fire department and young fans.
Looking on the ‘Bright’ Side
On October 19, Kate Chenli launched her debut YA novel A Bright Heart (Union Square & Co.) with an event at Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, Mich. The YA fantasy follows Mingshin, who after helping the man she loved become king, was betrayed and murdered. When she is given a second chance at life, Mingshin vows to get revenge on all who betrayed her. Here, Chenli signs a book for a guest.
Get to Know an Elf
Alex Willan recently went on a seven-city tour to share his new book Elves Are the Worst (S&S). For his fourth stop, organized by Lemuria Books, Willan visited St. Andrew’s Lower School in Jackson, Miss., on September 19. For the event, Willan invited students to make their own creations.
Do You Believe in Miracles?
On October 10, the South Street Seaport Museum welcomed Kate Albus for the launch of her historical middle grade novel Nothing Else but Miracles (Holiday House/Ferguson). Albus gave a reading and shared how the museum became a part of the book. Here Albus signs a copy for an attendee.
