New Season of Author Visits Kicks Off April 6
We’ve got a stellar line-up of kids’ authors and illustrators coming to the Library this spring, courtesy of our partnership with Politics & Prose Bookstore. From picture book creators to graphic novelists, we’ve got a program for every kid and kids’ book lover — 13 programs in all from April through June! Origami Yoda author Tom Angleberger launches the season on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 PM when he spotlights the first book in a new Rocket & Groot series, Stranded on Planet Strip Mall. Critically-acclaimed local author Lulu Delacre will offer a bilingual program on her new book, Olinguito From A to Z on Sunday, April 24, at 3 PM. Nationally-known humorist Dave Barry showcases his new humorous novel for kids, The Worst Night Ever, on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 PM. And 2016 Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall and kids’ author John Bemelmans Marciano talk about their new series, The Witches of Benevento on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 PM. And these are just some highlights! Mark your calendars to meet some of the best authors and illustrators working in children’s literature today. Politics & Prose will be selling books at each program, but the events are free and no purchase is required to attend.
Check out the full line-up!
Upcoming Takoma Park Maryland Library Events
| Date | Time | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 7 | 7:30 PM | Author Winifred Conkling discusses her book “Radioactive! How Irene Curie & Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World.” Best for ages 10 up. | |
| Monday, March 14 | 7:30 PM | Author/illustrator Ursula Vernon presents “Of Mice & Magic,” the second volume in her “Hamster Princess” hybrid series. | |
| Wednesday, April 6 | 7:30 PM | – “Origami Yoda” author/illustrator Tom Angleberger launches a new “Rocket & Groot” series with “Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!” | |
| Thursday, April 7 | 7:00 PM | Author/illustrator Ruth Chan spotlights her new picture book, “Where’s the Party?” | |
| Monday, April 11 | 7:00 PM | Author/illustrator James Sturm presents “Birdsong: A Story in Pictures,” his new graphic novel beginning reader. | |
| Tuesday, April 19 | 7:00 PM | Author/illustrator Henry Cole talks about his new picture book, “Spot the Cat” | |
| Sunday, April 24 | 3:00 PM | Author/illustrator Lulu Delacre reads and discusses her new bilingual alphabet book, “Olinguito, From A to Z!” | Bilingual (Spanish & English) event |
| Thursday, April 28 | 7:00 PM | Author/illustrator Kevin McCloskey discusses his new graphic novel non-fiction beginning reader, “The Poop on Pigeons.” | |
| Monday, May 2 | 7:00 PM | Picture book star Mac Barnett presents his newest book, “Rules of the House.” | |
| Friday, May 6 | 7:30 PM | Author & humorist Dave Barry talks about his new kids’ novel, “The Worst Night Ever,” a sequel to his best-selling book “The Worst Class Trip Ever.” | Community Center Auditorium |
| Saturday, May 7 | 3:00 PM | Caldecott Honor illustrator Molly Idle presents the latest in her “Flora” picture book series, “Flora and the Peacocks.” | |
| Thursday, May 19 | 7:30 PM | 2016 Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall and author John Bemelmans Marciano launch their new chapter book series, “The Witches of Benevento.” | |
| Friday, May 20 | 7:30 PM | Graphic novelist Maris Wicks highlights her new book, “Science Comics: Coral Reefs, Cities of the Ocean” | |
| Tuesday, June 7 | 7:00 PM | Debut Author Minh Le, a Takoma Park resident, spotlights his new picture book, "Let Me Finish!" | |
| Thursday, June 9 | 7:00 PM | Graphic novelist Ben Hatke spotlights his new picture book, “Nobody Likes a Goblin.” |
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