Bento Box Workshop: Level Up Your Lunches! (Teens and Adults)
Forest Park, IL
6:30-7:30 p.m.
**There is no fee for the workshop, but you must pre-register through the library.
Signing Event, Panels, Fashion Show, and more!
Sonesta Chicago O’Hare Airport
Rosemont Hotel
Rosemont, IL
**The Saturday afternoon signing event is FREE to the public. The tea, fashion show, and panels require a separate ticket. Find out more HERE.
Itadakimasu! Let's Build a Bento (Teens only)
Schaumburg Township District Library
Schaumburg, IL
5:00-6:00 p.m.
**There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required through the library's website.
Itadakimasu! Let's Build a Bento (Teens only)
Fountaindale, IL
4:00-5:00 p.m.
**There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required through the library's website.
Itadakimasu! Let's Build a Bento (High School students and adults)
Roselle, IL
1:00-2:00 p.m.
**There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required through the library's website.
DEAR Day Signing Event at B&N-Oswego
Oswego, IL
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Drop Everything and Read Day (DEAR Day) with your family. I'll be joining picture book author Jennifer Wagh and middle-grade author Nicole Hewitt for a signing.
Tinley Park High School Lit Fest
Tinley Park, IL
Hey, Titans, I'm coming your way this February to join you for Lit Fest 2025. We will be doing my most-requested workshop, "Unleash Your Creativity." See you soon!
Cupid's Afterparty: Romance Authors Talk Love
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Winnetka, IL
Join The Book Stall for a celebration of love and romance, featuring a panel discussion with romance novelists Sara Fujimura, Chandra Blumberg, and Arden Joy! They'll discuss their latest books and will be happy to sign their works! With a raffle for fun prizes, giveaways, and chocolate sweet treats, this will be a Valentine's weekend discussion you won't want to miss!
Cupid's Court Valentine's Day Pop-up Shop
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Vernon Hills, IL
Are you looking for a sweet gift for your favorite reader (and that reader can be you!) this Valentine's Day? I will have my YA books and other goodies available to create the perfect gift basket.
Sponsored by LitWorld.
**UPDATE**
Thanks to all the teachers and school librarians who reached out to me. All of my WRAD slots are currently filled. See you soon, high school students in Virginia, Texas, and New York!
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Would you like me to do a free 20-minute Zoom with your MS/HS English class to celebrate the 15th anniversary of WRAD? I will read a short excerpt from FAKING REALITY, do some Q&A, and tell you what I've been reading lately. I ha
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
12:00-4:00 p.m.
I will be wearing both my Obento Lady and Author hat at the OPRFHS Japan Fest. Come learn about Japanese language, food, and culture from OPRFHS students. The event is free to the public. I will be vending there along with several other local craftspeople.
Glen Ellyn, IL
1:00-4:00 p.m.
I will be signing books with other local authors at the GEPL event. I may even do a short reading. Come join us!
Tinley Park, IL
1:00-5:00 p.m.
I am so excited to be joining local Illinois romance authors Cara Tanamachi, Noelle Douglas, Rachelle Paige Campbell, Carla Luna, and Victoria Hamel for this event.
Read ALOUD Illinois
Sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Illinois chapter.
Would you like me to do a free 20-minute Zoom with your MS/HS English class for Read ALOUD Illinois Day? I will read a short excerpt from FAKING REALITY, do some Q&A, and tell you what I've been reading lately. I have a limited number of spaces available, so reach out HERE soon!
Barnes & Noble, Old Orchard Mall
Skokie, IL
1:00-5:00 p.m.
I am so excited to be joining local Illinois authors Mia Mananasala, Cara Tanamachi, Ronni Davis, Miranda Sun, and Melissa Baron for this event.
Barbara's Bookstore, Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL
1:00-3:00 p.m.
I am so excited to be joining local Illinois authors Srividhya Venkat, Darcy Day Zoells, Malcolm Newsome, Jennifer Wagh, and Alison Marcotte for this event.
Hoffman Estates Holiday Craft Fair
Hoffman Estates, IL
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
I will be doing my very first craft fair. Come create the perfect bookish gift bag for your favorite reader (and that can be you!).
"Unleash Your Creativity" workshop
Gurnee, IL
6:30 p.m.
I will be teaching my most-requested workshop, "Unleash Your Creativity," at the WNPL. There is no fee to attend, but please register through the WNPL's website.
AISLE Conference, Author Signing and Luncheon
Tinley Park Convention Center
Tinley Park, IL
11:00 a.m. Signing
1:00 p.m. Luncheon
Hey, Illinois School Library Educators! I can't wait to talk to you about how to use my MG/YA crossover books in your library and classrooms.
GBPL Author Fest
Elgin, IL
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Join me and other local authors of all kinds for a book signing event at the library.
Barnes & Noble Group Signing
Mesa, AZ
1:00-5:00 p.m.
I will be joining my long-time Arizona kid-lit friends Karen Chow, Kathie McMahon, Shonna Slayton, and Amy True for this event. Come pick up some new Fall Break reads for the whole family.
Success Without Stress: Insider Secrets to Marketing with Karen Chow and Sara Fujimura
Tempe Public Library
Tempe, AZ
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Karen Chow (MIRACLE, Little Brown) and I will be doing an intensive training for Phoenix-based authors who write for adults. This event is sponsored by the Tempe Library. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Please register HERE.
Barnes & Noble Group Signing
Barnes & Noble--Tempe Marketplace
Tempe, AZ
1:00-5:00 p.m.
I will be joining my long-time Arizona YA author friends Dani Hoots, Sonja Blanco, and Amy True for this event. Before you leave for Fall Break, you should pick up some new books!
"Book Signing Superstar" Intensive Workshop (in-person)
Mesa, AZ
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Hey, Arizona! I'm coming your way to do a version of my popular workshop "Book Signing Superstar."
**This is a fee-based event open to members and nonmembers of SCBWI. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.**
You can find out all the details and sign up for the event HERE.
Book Signings and Panels
Milwaukee, WI
Signing Events:
Speaking Events:
Friday, 9/6 10:15 a.m.
Friday, 9/6 11:30 a.m.
**This is a fee-based event. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.**
"There Are Only 7 Stories in the World" Writing Craft Workshop
Roselle, IL
There is no fee for this event, but pre-registration is required through the Roselle Public Library's website.
Elmhurst, IL
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join me and other local authors of all kinds for a book signing event at the library.
Bookstore Romance Day Signing Event
Winnetka, IL
1:00-4:15 p.m.
To help celebrate Bookstore Romance Day, I will be joining YA author friends Ronni Davis and Zee Lacson for a signing at indie bookstore, The Book Stall.
Success Without Stress: Insider Secrets to Marketing with Karen Chow and Sara Fujimura
Live: Breakout Session #3
Saturday, August 3rd
11:00 a.m. PST
**Video replays will be available to conference attendees after the event.**
Karen Chow (MIRACLE, Little Brown) and I will be doing an intensive author training for SCBWI conference attendees from around the world. This is a fee-based event and registration is required. You can find out more HERE.
Tanabata-Themed Book Signing at Kinokuniya
Kinokuniya Bookstore--Chicago location
inside Mitsuwa Marketplace
Arlington Heights, IL
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Let's celebrate Tanabata, the romantic, Star Festival of Japan. I will be signing copies of TANABATA WISH (inspired by this Japanese holiday), along with all my other books. I will be joined by the awesome Misako Rocks, Mia Manansala, and Cara Tanamachi. You need new books for your summer reading!
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