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

December 3, 2022: Signing books at Kate’s Kids’ Book Bash, Pittsburgh, PA. 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

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

Regarding COVID-19: I’m excited to resume visiting in-person with young readers and their communities. If you invite me to speak, please let me know what public health measures will be in place at your venue to ensure that we can all stay healthy while we chat about books together.

Regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion: 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. I strongly prefer to participate in group appearances that include a diverse range of presenters, and I am not available for events sponsored by institutions that discriminate against marginalized or underrepresented people or communities.

Event Policies

Regarding COVID-19: I’m excited to resume visiting in-person with young readers and their communities. If you invite me to speak, please let me know what public health measures will be in place at your venue to ensure that we can all stay healthy while we chat about books together.

Regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion: 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. I strongly prefer to participate in group appearances that include a diverse range of presenters, and I am not available for events sponsored by institutions that discriminate against marginalized or underrepresented people or communities.