Sal Boat Day at Green Light Bookstore both FULTON and PLG locations (NYC)
Oct
8
11:00 AM11:00

Sal Boat Day at Green Light Bookstore both FULTON and PLG locations (NYC)

Oct 8th is my Greenlight day!

I will visit BOTH LOCATIONS

I start at the FULTON location at 11:30am, then PROSPECT LEFFERTS location at 1:15 pm

At both events I will read Sal Boat, share my process, and we’ll draw!

Saturday, October 8, 2022 -

11:30am Fulton location: 686 Fulton St

1:15 pm Prospect Lefferts location: 632 Flatbush Ave

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Glen Rock Children's Book Festival Storytime! (NJ)
Oct
1
2:15 PM14:15

Glen Rock Children's Book Festival Storytime! (NJ)

The folks The Curious Reader some of my favorite booksellers and they organize one heck of a festival with the Glen Rock Guild. Saturday, October 1st, is the Third Annual Glen Rock Children’s Book Festival There will be some wonderful authors and illustrators reading starting at 11 am but if you want to hear Sal Boat, I will be reading at 2:15 pm.

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Sal Boat at Bookstore of Gloucester (MA)
Sep
25
11:00 AM11:00

Sal Boat at Bookstore of Gloucester (MA)

I am so excited to read Sal Boat in Gloucester!

The house boats on the Annesquam river were my first inspiration for this book, and many of the illustrations were first sketched in and around Gloucester. Join me for a reading of Sal Boat, hear some behind the scenes look at how the book was made, and draw your own fantasy boat! You can pick up a signed copy and play a Sal Boat/Gloucester scavenger hunt-guess all the real life locations I used as reference and win a prize! Hope to see you there!

Sunday September 25th, 11am The Bookstore of Gloucester 61 Main St

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Sal Boat at Porter Square Books Boston Edition!
Sep
18
11:00 AM11:00

Sal Boat at Porter Square Books Boston Edition!

  • Porter Square Books Boston Edition (map)
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This one is going to be exciting!

Not only is this location of Porter Square Books ON Boston Harbor but they are hosting me with their neighbors, Community Boat Building!

Along with hearing about Sal Boat and getting their book signed by the author, kids and families will also have the opportunity to walk over to Community Boat Building (just a minute away at 21 Liberty Dr.) for a tour and a boat-building activity.

This in-person event will take place on Sunday, September 18 at 11am at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. (58 Liberty Drive)

We ask that attendees wear their masks for the duration of the event. Thank you for respecting the safety of our community!

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Sal Boat Book Launch at Books Are Magic!
Aug
30
11:00 AM11:00

Sal Boat Book Launch at Books Are Magic!

Sal Boat: A Boat By Sal is finally ready to launch. Just like Sal, I can only launch my idea into the world with a little help from my friends. Also I am sharing this launch with my dear friend Ruth Chan and her book, Rick the Rock of Room 214 written by the hilarious Julie Falatko. Ruth is actually a character in the illustrations of Sal Boat, so it will be an added bonus to see if you can find her.

Join us at Books Are Magic, Tues Aug 30th 11 am and help us send these books into the world!

RSVP here

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How Do You Dance, Stories Bookshop?
Aug
11
10:30 AM10:30

How Do You Dance, Stories Bookshop?

I will be sharing How Do You Dance? for the first time in NYC at Stories Bookshop and Storytelling lab.

Join me for a reading of the book, some of the process that went into its creation (think lots and lots of dance videos), a drawing and a signing… and perhaps a disco ball or two….and most likely some dancing.

For ages 2-102

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Story time with the BNY's Childrens Book Makers!
Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00

Story time with the BNY's Childrens Book Makers!

Join me, Ruth Chan and Chris Silas Neal as we share our Brooklyn Navy yard-made children’s books at BLDG 92! Event is FREE and you can register on the event page: https://www.brooklynnavyyard.org/visit/tours-and-events/storytime-bny-june1

Heder will be reading “Fraidyzoo,” and “Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared),” and sharing a sneak peak of the forthcoming, “How Do You Dance?”

Chan is known for her lovable animal characters in books such as “Where’s the Party” and “Georgie’s Best Bad Day.”

Silas Neal has a way with colors and shapes and is the artist behind books such as “From Tree to Sea” (written by Shelley Moore Thomas) and “I Won’t Eat That.”

Between listening to stories and hearing from the artists how they think of and create their stories and illustrations, children will get the opportunity to draw and get ideas to help write their own stories. Books will be available for purchase!

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The Making of a Picture Book presented by Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab
Sep
16
1:00 PM13:00

The Making of a Picture Book presented by Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab

  • St Francis College, Workshop Room 3213 (map)
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Join me and other talented creators at the Brooklyn Book Festival!

A panel on process, from the first spark of an idea, through drafting and revising and production! We’ll talk how books get made and see a behind-the-scenes glimpse of great authors and illustrators at work. Moderated by Maggie Pouncey, owner of Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab (and author of the forthcoming picture book, The Fort on the Moon), with Ruth Chan (Georgie’s Best Bad Day and Where’s the Party), Vashti Harrison (Little Leaders and Little Dreamers), Thyra Heder (Fraidyzoo and Alfie), and Sean Qualls (Grandad Mandela and Why Am I Me?). With screen projection.

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The Stoop Series: Children’s Books for Brooklyn Now
Dec
12
7:00 PM19:00

The Stoop Series: Children’s Books for Brooklyn Now

Stories Bookshop + Storytelling Lab comes to BRIC for a panel discussion with Brooklyn children’s book authors and illustrators Ruth Chan, Thyra Heder, and Javaka Steptoe, who will share their process of bookmaking. Complete with visuals and a live drawing demo, these local talents will show you the ins and outs of how to make a picture book, from the first spark of an idea to the gorgeous final product.

BRIC’s Stoop Series welcomes you in for dynamic conversations that connect art, performance, media and other creative fields with big ideas that are important to Brooklynites. The Stoop Series highlights voices we don’t hear enough, creative solutions that deserve more attention, artistic endeavors that make you see the world differently and tools for enhancing your own creativity. Join us on the Stoop -- there’s something different every week!

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