• Activities

    Book Jam 2021

    book festival

    One of my favorite parts of being a part of the kid lit community is meeting creators. Authors and illustrators who spend their days creating books for kids. A few years ago, I stumbled across the Princeton Children’s Book Festival. Held every September, the Princeton Public Library would pack authors…

  • Activities

    Middle Ground Book Fest

    bookshelf

    I love book festivals! It’s a chance to meet your favorite authors, sometimes you get a chance to hear them on a panel and of course, get your books signed! I’ve been to a number of book festivals over the years and enjoyed being around so many people who love…

  • Activities

    Weekend Plans: Princeton Children's Book Festival

    I’m excited for some fun weekend plans after a really crazy week at work (think budget entries, interview questions, and policy updates). This Saturday, September 22 is the annual Princeton Children’s Book Festival from 11am – 4pm. With over 80 authors and illustrators, it’s an amazing way to get to…

  • Lifestyle

    Weekend Plans – Princeton Children's Book Festival

    I’m hanging out at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival this weekend with a TON of authors, illustrators and book lovers! I’ve got Christmas and birthday gifts checked off my list for the next year or two for all the awesome kiddos in my life and I couldn’t leave without adding…

  • Lifestyle

    Mark Your Calendars: National Book Festival

    The National Book Festival is a really cool experience! I’ve been a few times when it was held on the National Mall, (never at the Convention Center) and it’s a great place to celebrate books, authors, illustrators and meet other book lovers like yourself. The National Book Festival brings authors…

  • Lifestyle

    Mark Your Calendars!

    I was able to attend the Princeton Childrren’s Book Festival last year and it was so much fun! Tents of children’s book authors and illustrators and books as far as the eye can see. And the best part? People everywhere excited about children’s literature. I love that Brian Biggs designed…