Victoria Jamieson
Victoria Jamieson is an American author and illustrator of children’s books, known for “Roller Girl,” a graphic novel about roller derby
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Sylva Kelegian: God Spelled Backwards
Sylva Kelegian has appeared Off-Broadway and guest-starred on television dramas such as CSI, NCIS: Los Angeles, Southland, Rizzoli & Isles, ER, Cold Case, Desperate Housewives, Big Love, Prison Break, Bones, Without a Trace, and many more. She has starred in independent films, co-starred in Stephen King’s movie of the week, Desperation, and appeared in movies …
Todd Parr Helping Kids Cope: Bubble Wrap Fruit – The I Love You Book
Join Book and Puppet’s Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal for a fun puppet show and interactive story hour featuring Todd Parr’s “I Love You Book.”
Rebecca Thornburgh: A Kid’s Guide to Illustrating Books
“When I was seven, I announced at the dinner table that when I grew up, I was going to be a bookmaker. Everybody laughed. But ever since I can remember, making books — creating stories and pictures — was what I wanted to do. So, now that I’m more or less a grownup, I’m more …
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BOOKS CONNECT
Leah Komaiko, Andy Laties, and Melba Tolliver discuss the many ways books connect us. Books connect people in countless ways. For instance, when journalist Melba Tolliver met bookseller and author, Andy Laties, she learned that he had sold the books of her friend, writer and brand guru Leah Komaiko. Join them and hear how these …
Britannica Virtual Quiz Show
With host and encyclopedia editor, Christopher Lloyd A fantastic virtual event, perfect for schools, festivals, bookshops, and museums! Based on the Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia Held over Zoom, there are 8 rounds of quizzes and a grand finale – with Book & Puppet Company gift-certificate prizes to win! When: Nov 1, 2020 02:00 PM …
Hope Conquers Fear: The Great Indie Bookstore Revival
Author and bookseller Andy Laties talks to the Unitarian Universalists of Lehigh Valley’s breakfast forum about how despite the pandemic’s effect on local economies, there is still hope for small businesses and independent booksellers. Andy Laties wrote “Rebel Bookseller: Why Indie Businesses Represent Everything You Want to Fight For–From Free Speech, to Buying Local, to …
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Donna Munoz: Harley Farley’s First Halloween: A Zombie Book; Harley Farley’s First Pajama Party
When Eddie finds a little lost zombie in his backyard, there’s only one thing to do: Invite him into the house! Halloween will be extra special this year when Eddie and Harley the Zombie become best friends. Harley is curious, and he loves to eat. He’s the best fried chicken eater, and he really wants …
Hopes High – children’s Covid19 book – Deb’e Taylor
Editor Deb’e Taylor shares images and text by children who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hopes High: Kids share their Covid-19 Experience through Writing and Illustrations, with Editor Deb’e Taylor
Editor Deb’e Taylor interviews seven young authors who live all over the US, who created images and text about how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Their book “Hopes High” is an inspiring collection of poetry, stories and comics. The young authors also perform some of their work.