Virtual Author Visits
Kate Messner
Tues., June 8, 10:30 am, virtual visit on Zoom, register online
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books for kids who wonder, too. Her award-winning titles include picture books like Over and Under the Snow; novels like Breakout and Chirp; the popular Ranger in Time chapter books about a time-traveling search and rescue dog, and the new History Smashers illustrated nonfiction series, aimed at unraveling historical myths and sharing hidden truths. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.
Browse titles by Kate Messner.
Peter Brown
Tues., July 20, 10:30 am, virtual visit on Zoom, register online
Peter Brown is a writer and illustrator of over a dozen books for children, including novels The Wild Robot and The Wild Robot Escapes; picture books Creepy Carrots, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, and My Teacher Is a Monster. His awards include a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, and a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. He lives in Philadelphia.
Browse titles by Peter Brown.
Save the Date
An exciting lineup of authors is planned for this fall! Check back for details and registration information.
Preslaysa Williams - Wed., Sep.15, 6:30 pm, virtual visit on Zoom
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Diksha Basu - Thurs., Sept. 23, 6:30 pm, virtual visit on Zoom
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Sally Kuzemchak - Fri., Oct. 8, 6:30 pm, Brunswick Library
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Julie Murphy - Tues., Oct. 12, 6:30 pm, virtual visit on Zoom
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Debbie Macomber - Wed., Oct. 27, 6:30 pm, virtual visit on Zoom
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Kristen Lepionka - Tues., Nov. 9, 6:30 pm, virtual visit on Zoom
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Andrea Wang - Sat., Nov. 13, 11:00 am, virtual visit on Zoom
Browse titles by Andrea Wang.
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