October Connecticut Children's Literature Calendar

Oh, sure. I'm away from home for three weeks and now Connecticut has a big month for childlit author appearances.

Note the Saugatuck Storyfest in Westport on Oct. 12 through 14. Years ago the Westport Library was home to the Rabbit Hill Festival, which was all children's literature. That went on, I believe, for around ten years. I hope this new event is as successful.

Mon, Oct. 1, Judd Winick, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 5:30 PM

Mon., Oct. 1, Melissa Sarno, Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown 6:30 PM 

Tues., Oct. 2, Jen Calonita, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 6:30 PM

Wed., Oct. 3, Neal Shusterman, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 7:00 PM

Thurs., Oct. 4, Jake Burt, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 6:00 PM

Fri., Oct. 5, Marie Miranda Cruz, Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore, Middletown 6:30 PM


Sat., Oct. 6, Janet Lawler, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 10:30 AM Storytime

Sun. Oct. 7, Lillian Stulick, Barnes & Noble, West Hartford 1:00 PM

Tues., Oct. 9, Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson, Garde Arts Center, New London 7:00 PM Sponsored by Bank Square Books. Reserve free tickets in advance

Sat., Oct. 13, Katie L. Carroll, Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Indie Author Day

Sat., Oct. 13, Jerry Craft, Elise Broach, Alan Katz, Victoria Kann, Chris Grabenstein, Hans Wilhelm, Lauren Tarshis, and Michaela MacColl, Readings and Children's Literature Panel Discussions, Westport Library grounds, Westport, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Part of Saugatuck StoryFest


Sat. Oct. 13, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Libba Bray, Gayle Forman, Ashley Woodfolk, Robin Benway, Gordon Jack, YA Panel Discussions, Westport Library grounds, Westport 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Part of Saugatuck StoryFest

Sat., Oct. 13,  "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" with author Chris Grabenstein, Toquet Hall, Westport, For grades 4-7 Ticketed event. Sold out. Waitlist. Part of Saugatuck StoryFest

Sat., Oct. 13, Karen Fortunati, Jessica Bayliss, and Patrick Moody, Barnes & Noble, Milford 11:00 AM Author panel. 

Sun., Oct. 14, Connecticut Book Awards announcement of winners, Staples High School, Westport 2:00 PM Part of Saugatuck StoryFest  Ticketed event. 

Sat., Oct. 20, Christine Ieronimo, Barnes & Noble, West Hartford 1:00 PM

Sat., Oct. 20, Donna Marie Merritt, Book Club Bookstore & More, South Windsor 10:30 -11:30 Storytime

Sun., Oct. 21, Jessica Bayliss, Fairfield University Bookstore, Fairfield 2:00 to 4:00 PM 

Sat., Oct. 27, Janet Lawler, Storytellers Cottage, Simsbury 11:00 AM Story time 

Sat., Oct. 27, Janet Lawler, Farmington Public Library, Farmington 2:00 PM Story time

Sat., Oct. 27, Jake Burt, Jodi Kendall, and Karina Glaser, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison 7:00 PM Middle grade author panel