Long Beach Public Library

You’re invited to a special edition of LBPL’s online author talks!

Starting July 9, we’re hosting some of the biggest names in children’s books. Each talk features the chance to submit questions for an author Q&A and download printable activities for kids, teens, and families.

Registration is required for the live events. All events are recorded and uploaded to the author talk archive.

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Newbery Medal Winner for The Tale of Despereaux and New York Times Best-Selling Author of Over 30 Children’s Books

July 9, 2024 @ 11 AM

• Register for the talk with Kate DiCamillo
• Mercy Watson At-Home Activity (PDF)
• Read DiCamillo’s books with your library card

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)

New York Times Best-selling Author of More Than 50 Children's Books

July 16, 2024 @ 11 AM

• Register for the talk with Max Brallier
• Last Kids on Earth At-Home Activity (PDF)
• Read Brallier’s books with your library card

Learn the Power of Poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th Grade)

National Book Award Winner and New York Times Best-selling Author of The Poet X and Clap When You Land

July 23, 2024 @ 11 AM

• Register for the talk with Elizabeth Acevedo
• The Poet X At-Home Activity (PDF)
• Read Acevedo's books with your library card

Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)

Caldecott Medal Winner, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times Best-selling Author and Illustrator of Over 100 Books

July 30, 2024 @ 11 AM

• Register for the talk with Dan Santat
• A First Time for Everything At-Home Activity (PDF)
• Read Santat's books with your library card

The Library’s virtual author talk series is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation.