Thursday, August 6, 2026
I’m speaking at the East Dundee Library (555 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL) about Bride of the Tornado in conversation with Becky Spratford (also talking about her anthology Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature). 7 pm.
Friday, January 15, 2027
The GENERAL DEADLINE for submissions to the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival.
Saturday, February 20, 2027
The BROOKLYN, NY screening of the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Hosted by me and Newbery Honor Winner Rita Williams Garcia (One Crazy Summer and more). In the Dweck Auditorium of the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library (10 Grand Army Plaza). 1 pm.
Saturday, March 6, 2027
The CHICAGO screening of the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Hosted by me and Keir Graff (author of Minerva Keen’s Detective Club and more). In the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center (400 S. State Street). 2 pm.
Saturday, March 20, 2027
A special NEWPORT BEACH, CA screening “The Best of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival.” Hosted by me and Newbery Honor Winner Jennifer Holm (Turtle in Paradise, Penny From Heaven, Our Only May Amelia, the Babymouse books, and more). At the Newport Beach Public Library in Witte Hall (998 Avocado Ave). 3 pm.
Saturday, April 17, 2027
The ROCHESTER, NY screening of the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Hosted by me and Bruce Coville (author of The Unicorn Chronicles, Aliens Ate My Homework, and much more). In the Dryden Theater at the George Eastman Museum (900 East Avenue). 2 pm.
Saturday, May 8, 2027
The SAN ANTONIO, TX screening of the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Hosted by me and a co-host TBA. In the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Made possible by our partners at the Bexar County Digital Library Bibliotech and H-E-B Read 3. 11 am.
Friday, May 28, 2027
The TACOMA, WA screening of the 16th annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival! Hosted by me and a co-host TBA. At Grant Center for the Expressive Arts (2510 N 11th St). 5 pm.



