LIVE on Instagram! I Am Bold Reading + Drawing Lesson with Andie Powers and Betsy Petersen for Children's Book Week
May
5
10:00 AM10:00

LIVE on Instagram! I Am Bold Reading + Drawing Lesson with Andie Powers and Betsy Petersen for Children's Book Week

Join Andie Powers and Betsy Petersen as they share their new picture book, I Am Bold: For Every Kid Who’s Told They’re Just Too Much on Instagram Live, as they help kick off Children’s Book Week with Every Child a Reader!

Andie will read the story and Betsy will give a drawing lesson, so get that pencil and paper ready! Then, feel free to ask any questions in a special Q&A with the author and illustrator. #NORULESJUSTREAD

Follow Andie (@andiegwpowers) and Betsy (@Betsypetersen) for more—and we will see you there!

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For Booksellers, Librarians, Authors & Illustrators! SCBWI's INSIDE STORY
May
11
11:00 AM11:00

For Booksellers, Librarians, Authors & Illustrators! SCBWI's INSIDE STORY

Calling all booksellers and librarians! Please join me on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00am PST for SCWBI Western Washington’s INSIDE STORY Spring 2024.

IMPORTANT!! REGISTER TO WATCH HERE --- Inside Story is a biannual zoom event where authors and illustrators from the Western Washington Region get to share about their newly published books. Instead of sharing the plot of the story, the creators will share short trivia and behind-the-scenes info about their books, giving the audience a glimpse into their creative process.

When: Saturday, May 11, 11am-12 pm PST

Where: Zoom webinar

Who: Kidlit authors and illustrators of all stripes

Cost: Free for everyone

Facilitators: Ayelén Maddox (author / illustrator) and Dana Sullivan (author / illustrator)

LIST OF PRESENTERS:

  1. Lynn Brunelle

  2. Justina Chen

  3. Sylvia Chen

  4. KB Jackson

  5. Suzanne Kaufman

  6. Stephanie Kuehnert

  7. Nina Laden

  8. Lily LaMotte

  9. Jenna Lee-Yun

  10. Curtis Manley

  11. Jennifer K. Mann

  12. Nikki McClure

  13. Nora Nickum

  14. Craig Orback

  15. Ellie Peterson

  16. Andie Powers

  17. Faith Pray

  18. Katherine Pryor

  19. Alice Rothchild

  20. Suma Subramaniam

  21. Sonja Thomas

  22. Laurie Ann Thompson

  23. Trudi Trueit

  24. Jing Jing Tsong

  25. Christina Wilsdon

  26. Toni Yuly


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Aug
11
to Aug 17

Expert in Residence in Seabrook, Washington

Summer in Seabrook just got even better! We are so excited to announce that each week from June 17th through September 5th, Seabrook will be hosting an expert who brings fun, interactive, and engaging learning experiences for all ages right to Seabrook. This summer, join me to learn the art of writing a picture book.

More info coming soon.

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Aug
28
1:00 PM13:00

SCBWI Summer Signing Event at Brick and Mortar Books

SCBWI Summer Signing Event children's books

Celebrate the end of summer by joining us for a signing day with local authors from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators! We will also be offering stamp cards, so you can meet authors, collect stamps for everyone you visit, and earn a prize.

Schedule

1:00-2:30: board books and picture books

  • Maureen McQuerry, author of Big Idea for Little Environmentalists: Ecosystems with Rachel Carson

  • Ellie Peterson, author of School is Wherever I Am

  • Kimberly Derting, author of Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig

  • Anait Semirdzhyan, illustrator of They're Heroes Too: A Celebration of Community

  • Faith Pray, author of Perfectly Imperfect Mira

  • Leanne Hatch, author of Rosie & the Pre-Loved Dress

  • Amy Hevron, author of The Longest Journey: An Arctic Tern's Migration

  • Andie Powers, author of I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All Of Us

  • Jessixa Bagley, illustrator of Courage Hats

  • Rob Albanese, author of The Birders: An Unexpected Encounter in the Northwest Woods

2:30-4:00: chapter books, middle grade, graphic novels, and young adult

  • Dori Hillestad Butler, author of Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over

  • Kevan J. Atteberry, illustrator of Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over

  • Martha Brockenbrough, author of Frank and the Bad Surprise

  • Darin Shuler, author of Dog & Hat and the Lost Polka Dots

  • Suzanne Williams, illustrator of the Goddess Girls series

  • Trudi Trueit, author of Explorer Academy: The Tiger's Nest

  • Will Taylor, author of The Language of Seabirds

  • T. P. Jagger, author of Hide and Geek

  • Sonja Thomas, author of Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence

  • Diana Ma, author of Her Rebel Highness

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Independent Bookstore Day at Paperboat Booksellers Signing and Family Reading Time + More
Apr
30
11:00 AM11:00

Independent Bookstore Day at Paperboat Booksellers Signing and Family Reading Time + More

Join me for Independent Bookstore Day at Paperboat Booksellers! Activities planned so far include: family reading time with 3 local authors (I’m one of them!), raffles, prizes and special IBD merch will be for sale including this years tote bag. The traditional passport challenge WILL be happening this year with a change from a 1 day event to a 10 day event. Mark your calendars book lovers-it’s going to be a blast!!

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Reading Allowed® Reading and Signing
Apr
16
2:00 PM14:00

Reading Allowed® Reading and Signing

Local author Andie Powers will be will be reading and signing her debut book, I Am Quiet. This is a free event, however, registration is required using the link provided. We are requiring that all attendees wear masks and maintain social distancing during the reading and signing. If you have any questions, please contact events@ubookstore.com. Thank you and we look forward to having you join us!

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