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2012-02-04

Book Signing with Javaka Steptoe

Philadelphia, PA

Javaka Steptoe, illustrator of In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers, will be available for a book signing at the African American Children's Book Project in Philadelphia, PA. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm. For more information, visit www.theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org/.

2012-02-08

Reading is Fundamental panel with Loretta Lopez

Washington, DC

Author and illustrator Loretta Lopez will participate in a panel discussion at 10 a.m. on February 8th at the Library of Congress. This Reading is Fundamental event will feature Loretta Lopez and two other authors from the Multi Collection for an hour discussion. The discussion will take place in the Young Readers Center, Center for the Book.

2012-02-08

Stacy Whitman and Karen Sandler at BYU

Orem, UT

Tu Books Editorial Director Stacy Whitman will be speaking at Brigham Young University about breaking into children's book publishing. She will discuss how to prepare for a publishing career, advice for aspiring authors and illustrators, and diversity in books. She will be accompanied by Tankborn author Karen Sandler, who will discuss her experiences as a published author. Room 251 Tanner Building, 5:10 - 7:40 p.m.

2012-02-09

Stacy Whitman at LTUE Conference

Orem, UT

Tu Books Editorial Director Stacy Whitman will be on several panels at the upcoming Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium on Science Fiction and Fantasy at Utah Valley University. You can find all her panels here.

2012-02-10

Book Signing with Karen Sandler

Orem, UT

Tankborn author Karen Sandler will be signing books at the Utah Valley University Bookstore as part of the Life, the Universe, and Everything Conference (LTUE). 8:30-10 p.m.

2012-02-15

Children's Book Illustrators Exhibit

Hayward, CA

The Sun Gallery in Hayward, California hosts a Children's Book Illustrators Exhibit from February, 15 - April 7. The exhibit will include artwork by Christy Hale, author and illustrator of The East-West House; Julia Cairns, illustrator of A Full Moon is Rising; and Lin Wang, illustrator of Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story.

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