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October 2020
Exclusive virtual meet-up: RESERVATION REQUIRED
NOTE: THIS EVENT REPLACES THE DRIVE-BY SIGNING ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR THIS DATE Originally, Children's Book World had planned to have a socially-distanced drive by on this date, but due to demand, they realized that the event might not be safe in these pandemic times. So we have changed the event to be an exclusive virtual meet-and-greet for everyone who buys a book. If you buy a book, you can have a Zoom session with me and the other buyers to…
Find out more »Virtual conversation with Gordon Korman: Ticket Required
Join me in conversation with my good friend -- and the most prolific author I know -- Gordon Korman. Gordon's new book, War Stories, is amazing, and we will discuss how to draw on a major historical event -- like the American Revolution or World War Two -- to create a book. Sponsored by BookPeople in Austin, Texas. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED!
Find out more »Virtual discussion with Sarah Mlynowski
Join me and one of my favorite fellow authors, the extremely prolific and very funny Sarah Mlynowski, to discuss my books -- and hers -- and what it is like to adapt a work -- like Upside Down magic of Spy School -- for the screen. Hosted by Politics & Prose.
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Facebook Live launch for Charlie Thorne and the Lost City
Tune in on FaceBook Live at 7pm EST / 4pm EST to hear about the inspiration for Charlie Thorne and the Lost City and ask me questions. Plus, if you order by noon on March 2, you can be one of the first people on earth with a signed copy of the book! Click here to order your copies and get event details.
Find out more »Middle Grade Madness
This hilarious fan-favorite event used to only be available to attendees of the North Texas Teen Book Festival -- but this year, anyone can attend! Join me, along with fellow authors Max Brallier (Last Kids on Earth), Soman Chainani (School for Good and Evil), Gordon Korman (War Stories and 95 other books), Sarah Mlynowski (Whatever After and Upside Down Magic), James Ponti (City Spies) and Christina Soontornvat (A Wish in the Dark) for virtual madness and mayhem.
Find out more »Virtual author panel
The North Texas Teen Book Festival goes virtual this year -- and mystery fans all over the world now have a chance to see me join four other great writers for this what should be a fun, informative and exciting panel.
Find out more »Virtual chat with James Ponti
Join me for a hilarious conversation with fellow author James Ponti to celebrate the release of Charlie Thorne and the Lost City and City Spies 2: Golden Gate. Hosted by the amazing Wild Rumpus bookstore in Minneapolis.
Find out more »Virtual chat with Gordon Korman and James Ponti
Join me and two of my favorite fellow writers for a hilarious on-line discussion. Sponsored by Books of Wonder in Manhattan via Crowdcast.
Find out more »May 2021
Bear Bottom virtual launch
Join me and my good friend, the extremely talented author Sarah Mlynowski, in what will surely be a fun and funny conversation about writing, FunJungle and, of course, bears. Visit the site to preorder your signed copy today.
Find out more »Bear Bottom virtual presentation
I will be doing a virtual presentation about the inspiration for Bear Bottom and the rest of my books, followed by Q&A. Sponsored by Children's Book World in Los Angeles. Schools are welcome to join.
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