Friday, November 7, 2008

SCBWI Event in Austin

Next Thursday, Nov. 13, The Austin Society of Children's Book Writer's & Illustrators is holding a celebration at Bookpeople. I'll be there signing three of my books along with over twenty other authors & illustrators. Here's a glimpse of the evening's schedule:

6:30 Social Time - Second Floor
Visit and enjoy refreshments

7:00 A Holiday Reading - Amphitheater
Join us in the amphitheater as Philip Yates (in full pirate costume) reads from his latest book, A Pirates Night Before Christmas (Sterling, 2008)

7:15 Picture Book Panel Discussion - Amphitheater
Featuring: Greg Leitich Smith, Philip Yates, Don Tate, & Emma Virgan. Moderated by Brian Anderson.

Middle Grade/Young Adult Panel discussion - Second Floor by the Stairs
Featuring: Lila Guzman, Shana Burg, P.J. Hoover, Helen Hemphill, and Jo Whittemore. Moderated by Tim Crow.

8:15 Young Adult Panel - Third Floor
Featuring: Jennifer Ziegler, Cynthia Leitich Smith, April Lurie, Brian Yansky, & Varian Johnson. Moderated by Julie Lake.

6:30 - 9:00 pm @

Bookpeople
603 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
512-472-5050
800-853-9757

Hope to see you there!