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I'm An American
By Darshana Khiani
A classroom of children across many races, cultures, and origins explores the concept of Americanness. A thought-provoking look at the vast expanse of cultures that exists in America, the values that bring us together as one people despite our differences, and the many ways we define what it means to be an American.
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A True Wonder
By Kirsten W. Larson
A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power.
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Welcome back to our series, 20 QUESTIONS!,
where we answer questions about writing, reading, and author life.
(Note that we enjoy the series so much we’ve reset for a second round of 20.)
This month’s question:
What’s the first thing you remember writing or drawing, and how old were you?
Kirsten W. Larson
“I still have my first books from first grade, a book about snowy owls and the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria, complete with probably the best illustrations I’ve ever drawn (and that’s not saying much). Even as a kid, I was intrigued by true stories.”
—Kirsten W. Larson, author of THE FIRE OF STARS: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of, illus. Katherine Roy (Chronicle Books, 2023)
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Cover Reveals
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Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.
Jul 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Eastern - Dozens of Doughnuts Story Time with Carrie Finison at
Charlton Public Library, Charlton, MAJul 29 @ 11 a.m. Eastern- Valerie Bolling will do a book signing at The Ivy Bookshop, Baltimore, MD.
Aug 5 @ 11 a.m. Eastern - Join Kirsten Larson at B&N Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, VA for THE FIRE OF STARS storytime. Learn more here.
Aug 5 @10:30 a.m. in Shelburne, VT: A Robert McCloskey Storytime with Pierson Library and Flying Pig Books featuring Angela Burke Kunkel.
Aug 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Eastern - Dozens of Doughnuts Story Time with Carrie Finison at Townsend Public Library, Townsend, MA
Aug 11 @11 a.m. Eastern - Join Kirsten Larson for THE FIRE OF STARS storytime at Smithsonian Air & Space Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Learn more here.
Aug 12 @ 11 a.m. Pacific (virtual) - "Preparation and Tips for Making a Great Portfolio" with San Francisco/South illustrators Isabella Kung and Diana Toledano. Learn more here.
Aug 15 @ 2 p.m. Eastern - Dozens of Doughnuts Story Time with Carrie Finison, Ashland Public Library, Ashland, MA
Aug 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern in Lake Placid, NY: Adirondack Family Book Festival, featuring Angela Burke Kunkel.
Sep 9 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern in Bath, ME: Bath Book Bash featuring Angela Burke Kunkel, Melanie Ellsworth, Anna Crowley Redding,Valeri Bolling, and Rajani LaRocca.
Sep 10 - Please join the SCBWI SF/SOUTH regional team for the in-person, bi-annual Illustrator Day featuring our amazing faculty - illustrator Benson Shum, agent Christie Megill, and art director Sophie Erb - as they discuss creating and telling stories through one's unique voice. This year we will also feature a bonus VIRTUAL pre-event featuring local illustrators Isabella Kung and Diana Toledo. Find out more here.