SLJ Picture Book Palooza
School Library Journal
Authors and Illustrators in Conversation
with Julie Leung about Navigating Night.
Join us July 23rd for our sixth annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. Register for a day dedicated to their craft and hard work, with a schedule that includes keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators.
Visit the exhibit hall, chat with publishing teams, download digital galleys & resources, and be prepared to be inspired as you build your collection, one picture book at a time.
Follow the conversation on socials with #PictureBookPalooza
AAPI Joy Festival
Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Explore the City’s rich AAPI heritage and join us in forging a shared future of acceptance, cooperation, and inspiration with the greater Los Angeles community.
Society of Illustrators OA Show Panel at the Bologna Book Fair
SOI Original Art panel with C.G. Esperanza and Clare Pernice.
Sullaluna Bookshop & Bistro: A Panel with Catia Chien, Yas Imamura, and Angie Kang
In conversation with Clare Pernice
We are super happy to welcome three extraordinary illustrators CATIA CHIEN, YAS IMAMURA and ANGIE KANG.
Their beautiful books were selected from over 800 submissions to the Society of Illustrators 45th annual Original Art Exhibition, which features 240 of the Best in Picture Books 2025!! On display until January 24th with an opening ceremony on Friday, November 14th.
The Wild Rumpus
Minneapolis book event for OUR LAKE! A reading, Q&A, book-signing, and a kid-friendly activity to come!
Yu & Me Books
New York City book launch for OUR LAKE! A reading, Q&A, and book-signing to come!
Linden Tree Children’s Books
Bay Area book launch for OUR LAKE! A reading, Q&A, book-signing, and a kid-friendly activity to come!
Vroman’s Bookstore
Los Angeles book launch for OUR LAKE! A reading, Q&A, book-signing, and a kid-friendly activity to come!
PRH Virtual Winter Festival
Heartfelt Stories: A Picture Book Journey to Emotion
Join us for an engaging author panel where beloved picture book creators come together to explore the magic of storytelling through the lens of social emotional learning. Celebrate the power of stories to shape compassionate minds and resilient hearts.