April Connecticut Children's Literature Calendar

An active month for children's literature in Connecticut. Notice the illustration workshop being offered at the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts. I mention this, because I'd never heard of that place.

Wed., April 4, Mike Lupica, Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, Moodus 6:30 PM  Sponsored by R. J. Julia Booksellers. Registration

Thurs., April 5, April Jones Prince, Women's Forum of Litchfield, Litchfield 2:30 PM Fee at door and reception

Sat., April 7, Jenna Grodz, Barnes & Noble, West Hartford 12:00 PM

Mon., April 9 through Fri., April 13, Christine Kornacki, Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, Wethersfield 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Illustration Workshop, Registration and fee.

Fri., April 13, Melissa-Sue John, Olivia Lauren, Shaneika Burchell-Kerr, Imani Grant, Prosser Public Library, Bloomfield 4:30-6:00 PM Local authors' showcase 

Sat., April 14, John Himmelman, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 10:30 AM

Tues., April 17, Katie L. Carroll, Milford Public Library, Milford 2:00-4:00 PM Book launch   

Tues., April 17, George Hagen, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury 4:00 PM Registration by 4/13 

Wed., April 18, Helen Lester, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury 4:00 PM Registration by 4/14

Thurs., April 19, Ying Chang Compestine, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 10:30 AM

Thurs., April 19, Gina Ciocca, Fairfield University Bookstore, Fairfield 7:00 PM

Thurs., April 19, Ying Chang Compestine, Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown 5:30 PM

Sat., April 21, Sara MacSorley, Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown 10:30 AM

Thurs., April 26, Siobhan Vivian, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 6:30 PM

Fri., April 27, Melissa-Sue John and Olivia Lauren, Pitkin Spring Fair, East Hartford 5:30-8:30 PM


Sat., April 28, Melissa-Sue John and Olivia Lauren, Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown, 10:00 AM