Happy Book Birthday, Ava Lin One of A Kind
Plus cover reveals and events across the country
Ava Lin’s quest to earn the most kindness tickets in her first-grade class—and claim a coveted reward—leads to unanticipated results in this second chapter book in Vicky Fang’s funny and heartfelt series. Kirkus Reviews says: “Ava Lin returns to deliver new laughs and misadventures…. This series continues to charm.” Learn more and buy the book here.
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Vicky Fang is auctioning off a picture book or chapter book critique plus AMA session. Learn more here.
In early January, devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and decimating schools, libraries, and entire communities. More than 180,000 people were forced to evacuate, leaving behind personal belongings and irreplaceable memories. Many now have no homes to return to. At least 27 lives were lost, and countless animals perished in the disaster. From Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding communities in the San Gabriel Valley, to the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills, the blazes were the most destructive in Los Angeles’s history. The impact of these fires is profound, reshaping the landscape of LA and leaving many in urgent need of support.
This auction aims to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts. All proceeds will be donated to:
California Community Foundation - Wildfire Relief Fund: www.calfund.org
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: www.lafoodbank.org
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: www.supportlafd.org/
Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund: www.animalwellnessfoundation.org/
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Mark your calendars...
Note: All events are in person unless otherwise indicated.
California
February 2 at 11 a.m. Join Vicky Fang for a book launch at Linden Tree Books, Los Altos, CA for Ava Lin, One of a Kind—with stickers, treats, and a raffle (ooh)! Mark your calendars and come celebrate. Learn more here.
February 21-23: Join Isabella Kung and Kirsten W. Larson at the Big Sur Writing Workshop. Learn more
Connecticut
February 1, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.: Author Visit with Abi Cushman for Take Your Child to the Library Day. Waterford Public Library, Waterford, CT
February 1, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Join Valerie Bolling for Storytime at Rowayton Library, Rowayton, CT. Learn more
February 12, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Join Valerie Bolling for Storytime at Mitchell Branch, New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven, CT. Learn more
Massachusetts
February 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.: Dozens of Doughnuts & Pigs Dig a Road Story Time & Book Signing with Carrie Finison. Volante Farms, Needham, MA
March 27, 2025: Carrie Finison will be at the Massachusetts Reading Association Conference. Her sessions include “Laughter and SEL Lessons in Picture Books” – presentation with Andrew Hacket, 12:15-1:15pm and “Authors & Appetizers”, 5-6:30pm, Boston Marriott Newton Hotel, Newton, MA
Vermont
February 1st at 11 a.m.: Angela Burke Kunkel will appear at the Carpenter Carse Library, Hinesburg, VT. Learn more here.
March 10 at 7 p.m.: Join Angela Burke Kunkel for “Intro to Writing Picture Books” at Champlain Valley Union High School; $35. Learn more here.
Virtual
February 5, 2025: World Read Aloud Day. Join many of our creators for WRAD including Valerie Bolling, Darshana Khiani, and Carrie Finison. Please check author website for info.
February 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern: Got a notebook bursting with nonfiction ideas but unsure which one to pursue? Join Kirsten W. Larson for “Sifting Through Story Ideas.” In this focused one-hour webinar, you'll learn a proven six-question framework for evaluating your story concepts and identifying winners. Register here.
Feb 19, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern: VIRTUAL Read to Grow Popcorn and PJs with Valerie Bolling. Learn more
February 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. Eastern: NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies) webinar - "From Farm to Table to Book: Teaching with Farm Texts to Learn About Food Security" with Lindsay Metcalf, Mia Wenjen, Antawn Eddy, Maria Gianferrari, Nancy Castaldo, and Wendy Stephens. Free for NCSS members. Learn more here.
February 25-April 8 (6 meetings) at 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern : “Reimagine Your Writing Book Study” with Kirsten W. Larson. Reimagine what your nonfiction picture book could be. Each week we'll focus on one section of the book, sharing our learnings and answering your questions about the craft of writing nonfiction picture books in an intimate group of no more than 20 members. Learn more and register.
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