Events

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Appearing at 7th Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival in Rochester, NY at Nazareth College. Details TBA. 9am – 5pm.

Friday, June 8th, 2012
Speaking about “Real Japan for Anime Fans” at the Cliff Cave Branch Library (5430 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129-3556). 2 pm.

Friday, June 8th, 2012
Leading a “Dome of Doom” at the Florissant Valley Branch Library. (195 South New Florissant Road, St. Louis MO 63031). 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 10th, 2012 Appearing at storytelling event at Starved Rock Park near Utica, IL, at Fox Ridge across from the Starved Rock Lodge. 1 pm – 2 pm.

Monday, June 18, 2012
Speaking about “Real Japan for Anime Fans” at the Fountaindale Library (300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL). 6:30 – 8 pm.

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Speaking about “Real Japan for Anime Fans” at MACon, a Manga and Anime Convention at the Plainfield Public Library (15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL). Open to grades 6-12. 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Appearing at Schaumburg Township Public Library with artist Tim Broderick. 130 Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. 6pm – 8pm.

Sunday, September 23, 2012
Speaking at the Indiana State Reading Association Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Details TBA.

October 12-14, 2012
Appearing at Sheboygan Book Festival in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, including special screening of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival. Details TBA.

Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Second Annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival at the Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY). Once again hosted by me and the legendary Jon Scieszka! More guests and details TBA.

Sunday, February 2, 2012
The Second Annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival at the Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington branch, 400 S. State Street, Pritzker Auditorium)! With co-host bestselling kids’ author Blue Balliett! More guests and details TBA. 2-4 pm.

April 17-19, 2013
Appearing at Downers Grove Book Festival. Details TBA.