Events

I love talking to readers! You can check this page or sign up for my newsletter to find out if I’ll be appearing at an event near you. If you would like to invite me to speak at a festival, conference, or other public event, please contact me directly. For information about school visits, please visit my page for educators.

Upcoming Events

February 25, 2026: School visit at The Ellis School, Pittsburgh, PA.

March 2, 2026: School visits in conjunction with the WQED Writers’ Contest, Hampton Township, PA.

March 11, 2026: School visit at Midland Borough SD, Beaver County, PA.

March 14, 2026: Author talk and signing, Carnegie Library of McKeesport, McKeesport PA, 11:00 am-12:00 pm.

June 29, 2026: Author talk at the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project Young Writers Institute.

Selected Past Events

I’ve spoken previously at Book Expo America, the Miami Book Fair, Tweens Read, the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference, the National Council of Teachers of English annual convention, in conjunction with SCBWI and WQED Television, and at festivals, schools, and bookstores across the country.

Event Policies

I support efforts in the community of children’s books⏤and in the world beyond⏤to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect. When I am invited to speak as part of a panel or group, I strongly prefer to participate in group appearances that include a diverse range of presenters.  I am not available to speak to organizations that discriminate against marginalized or underrepresented communities.

If you would like recommendations for additional speakers to invite to your panel or group event, please let me know. I’m happy to make suggestions!

Event Policies

I support efforts in the community of children’s books⏤and in the world beyond⏤to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect. When I am invited to speak as part of a panel or group, I strongly prefer to participate in group appearances that include a diverse range of presenters.  I am not available to speak to organizations that discriminate against marginalized or underrepresented communities.

If you would like recommendations for additional speakers to invite to your panel or group event, please let me know. I’m happy to make suggestions!