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  • American Bookbinders Event

    ABM and BCC | A Shimmer of Joy: One Hundred Children’s Picture Books in America

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    American Bookbinders Museum

    Hosted/Organized by: American Bookbinders Museum and Book Club of California Picture books are a jewel in the crown of children’s literature. They are composed of words, illustrations, and the dramatically paced rhythm of pages turning in the reader’s hand. When these elements come together with creative mastery, a surge of mind or heart can occur, […]

  • Children’s Storytime with OBA Finalists

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Join us for storytime with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award for Children's Literature. This is a virtual event.

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  • Kidquake: Upper Elementary

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    San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium

    Our acclaimed Kidquake programs for children’s books; authors, illustrators, poets, and bookmakers provide readings, discussions, and workshops designed to fuel kids’ imagination. This morning's two sessions, for kids in 3rd to 5th grades, begin at 10:15am and 11:15am. Featuring authors Jorge Cham, Angela Dalton, and Mae Respicio, with workshops (by lottery) from Bettina Pauly and Milani Pelley. Advance sign-up required, for in-person student […]

  • The Right to Read: Book Banning and Censorship

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    Mechanics' Institute


    a panel with children's book authors Marcus Ewert, Jasmine Stirling, and Sarah and Ian Hoffman   This panel of award-winning children's book authors will delve into the rapidly escalating national crisis of book banning—from what it’s like to be a banned creator, to what citizens can do to fight back and protect free speech, access […]

  • Workshop: Children’s Book Marketing

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Looking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers that actively add new titles just like yours to their inventory each week. Join this […]

  • Bay Area Book Festival–Family Day at Berkeley Public Library

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    Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, United States

    Young Readers/Writers Showcase * Family Reading Activities Celebrate “Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You” and “Free Comic Book Day” Free Admission

    Free