Recently, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature made an appearance in the Big Apple, an author held a launch event; co-authors presented their debut picture book inspired by a viral song; and an author-illustrator duo showcased their snowy protagonist in sunny California.
Love for Libraries
On December 8, the Schomburg Center in New York City held the MyLibraryNYC event, which featured National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina and author Federico Erebia. Students and educators were invited to learn about the authors’ work and creative processes. Here Medina (front r.) and Erebia (front l.) appear with several New York Public Library librarians.
Kate DiCamillo Is Present!
On December 9, Big Hill Books in Minneapolis hosted Kate DiCamillo for an event for her new book Mercy Watson Is Missing! (Candlewick). Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen, this final addition to the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series follows the Watson family as they search for their missing pig. Here, DiCamillo (fourth from r.) poses with Big Hill staff.
From Online to IRL
Singer songwriters and long-time partners corook (c.) and Olivia Barton (r.) celebrated the launch of their debut picture book, If I Were a Fish (Feiwel and Friends), at P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts in New York City on December 11. If I Were a Fish was inspired by the duo’s viral TikTok song and highlights the complexities of being online. Here (from l.) moderator Stephen Daw in conversation with corook and Barton.
Bright Christmas
Author Matthew Luhn and illustrator Luke Flowers made an appearance last month at Café 4 in Castro Valley, Calif., to promote their new picture book, Santa Yeti (Kane Miller), which follows a yeti dreaming of warmer weather. Here Flowers gives a drawing demonstration.
