Local Events
Local Celebrations of Children's Book Week
See how friends of Children’s Book Week are celebrating around the globe and here at home. What are you doing to celebrate? Send us information about your group’s plans, including pictures and links!
Tucson Children's Museum Creative Imaginations Celebration!
Sunday, May 16 2010, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join local authors and illustrators to celebrate Children's Book Week as they read from their own storybook creations. Learn more here.
Barrington Books (RI) Children's Book Week Celebrations
Barrington Books is hosting seven New England children’s book authors and illustrators throughout the day on Saturday, May 15th, as well as offering storytelling, crafts and a live musical performance by children’s musician Mark Whittaker! Find the complete schedule online.
Another exciting addition to Barrington Books’ Children’s Book Week will be their first-ever “My Favorite Story” Bookmarks Design Contest. Children in two grade level categories (pre-k to grade 5 and grades 6 to12) may submit their bookmark design to Barrington Books from now until May 14th. The store’s special guest authors will judge the submissions and pick the winning designs in each age category. Winners will have their art printed on a store bookmark and will receive a $25 gift card to Barrington Books and The Studio. Entry forms may be picked up in the store or online at www.barringtonbooks.com.
The Color Book Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday to Friday, May 12-14, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Drop in and make your own bookmarks! Everyone receives a Read With Your Child poster, while supplies last.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 12:00 - 3:00 pm: Children's Book Scavenger Hunt! Search the covers in the store and complete the scavenger hunt, receive a free poster and entry to win a signed copy of Mama Miti by Donna Jo Napoli.
Toledo-Lucas County (OH) Public Library Read Off Your Fines! Event
During Children's Book Week, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is promoting its Read Off Your Fines! campaign, a creative and educational solution to library fines that could keep piggy banks full and kids accountable. Youth up to 17 years old with fines on their library card can visit Main Library or any branch location from May 10-16, and read off their fines at DOUBLE the usual rate! Fifteen minutes of reading time = $2 off a young person’s library card fines. After Library fines are paid off, we encourage young library cardholders to check out more materials!
Skidompha (ME) Public Library
In celebration of Children’s Book Week, all children’s books and videos at the Skidompha Used-Book Shop at the Skidompha Public Library will be on sale for half price throughout the week! The shop offers books for children of all ages. They include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, and range from board books to novels for young adults.
Barnes & Noble
Download this PDF to see Barnes & Noble's New England bookstore events!
South Milwaukee (WI) Public Library
Make a Splash with Books!
Tuesday, May 11, 6 pm to 7:45 pm.
Stories, poetry, and artwork will fill the South Milwaukee Public Library the evening of Tuesday, May 11, to celebrate Children's Book Week. Two authors and an author-illustrator will be on hand to share their work with readers of all ages.
South Milwaukee author Janet Halfmann will read her new nonfiction picture book, Little Black Ant on Park Street.
JoAnn Early Macken, the author of the brand-new rhyming picture book, Waiting Out the Storm, will fill the evening with poetry.
Illustrator-author Bonnie Leick, whose art is sometimes described as "quirky and humorous," will share drawings from her many children's books.
In addition, there will be activities, prizes, refreshments, and the selling and signing of books.
"Make a Splash with Books" will run from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the library at 1907 10th Ave, South Milwaukee. The free event is a collaboration between the library, South Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Wisconsin chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. For more information call the library at 414-768-8195.
For more information, click here and here.
BAMfamily Book Brunch
Sat, May 15 at 10:30am
Little Diva by LaChanze; Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Recommended for ages 4-8
Join Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze and Caldecott honoree Brian Pinkney for a BAMfamily Book Brunch celebrating the release of Little Diva, a new picture book about the importance of family bonds, hard work, and dreaming big.
After a continental breakfast of kid-friendly food and drink, LaChanze will read from her book, perform the original Little Diva song, and join in on interactive activities with illustrator Pinkney and the kids. The event will conclude with a book signing.
BAMcafé $15 for adults; $10 for children 15 and under (includes brunch, tax, and tip)
Tickets & more here.
