a children's chapter book by S. Michele Chen
It was the first Festival of Books at El Rincon Elementary School where five authors, including me, were stationed in different classrooms to present their book to students and their families.
It was a fun evening with a good turnout as I talked about Superbeetle, taught a few Chinese words, and demonstrated how to make a Superbeetle!
Thank you to the PTA of El Rincon Elementary School!
I had such fun at Perry Elementary School! The kids were fantastic and had such great questions about what it’s like to be an author. They also got to learn how to make their own Superbeetles!
The Children’s Author Festival at Huntington Beach Library in the afternoon was very busy with eager kids! Had a great time and overall, it was such a wonderful day. Can’t wait for next year!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 is Author Day in the Huntington Beach School District. I’ll be speaking at Perry Elementary School about Superbeetle and what it’s like to be an author!
I can’t wait to meet all the kids and teach them how to make their own Superbeetles!
In the afternoon is the annual Children’s Author Festival at the Huntington Beach Library hosted by the Friends of the Children’s Library! It’s always a fantastic day and I’m so looking forward to it! I’ll have coloring pages, superbeetle stickers and temporary tattoos to hand out, as well as books for sale.
Hope to see you there!
I had so much fun at The Hebrew Academy Orange County yesterday! The kids were awesome and full of questions. A big thank you to Michelle, Claudia, and the rest of the staff for the warm welcome!
I got to talk about beetles, Taiwan, and writing. I’m positive there were many budding writers in the group!
Then I got to spend the afternoon at the Children’s Author Festival at the Huntington Beach Library. It’s always a fun time talking to kids, parents, and other writers. Can’t wait for next year!
I’m excited to again participate at the Children’s Author Festival in Huntington Beach next Tuesday 1/29! It’s at the Huntington Beach Library from 2:30pm – 5:00pm and I’ll be there along with 19 other authors. It’s put together by the Friends of the Children’s Library and it’s a wonderful event. Student writers and illustrators will be awarded as well!
I’ll be giving away swag like Superbeetle temporary tattoos, stickers, and coloring pages like this one!
In the morning, I’ll be at the Hebrew Academy in Huntington Beach for Author Day where I’ll talk to grades K-2 on becoming a writer. Each class will receive their own Superbeetle. Last year’s Author Day was a blast and I can’t wait for this year! I’m sure there are lots of future writers at the school.
It’s that time of year! I’ll be signing books at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st, at the USC campus. This is the best festival if you love books. They have author signings, panels, kids stuff, poetry readings, giveaways, food trucks, and lots and lots of books! What could be better?
Here’s where I’ll be signing copies of SUPERBEETLE:
Sisters in Crime – booth #367 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mystery Writers of America – booth #376  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mysterious Galaxy – booth #368  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hope to see you there!
What a fantastic day! I had so much fun participating in Author Day at Hope View Elementary School. Look what I was greeted with first thing:
The students made me an awesome banner! I love it!
I talked about being a writer and things I wish I knew before I started writing. The kids were funny, smart, and so sweet. I had such a blast! Each class received their own pet Superbeetle.
Then it was the Children’s Author Festival in the afternoon at the Huntington Beach Public Library.
It was great to meet other children’s authors, like Caroline Hatton. Her books are gorgeously illustrated and she has a beetle book too!
Thank you, Friends of the Children’s Huntington Beach Public Library and Hope View Elementary School! What a great day!
I’m so excited to participate in my first Children’s Author Festival on January 30th! It’s at the Huntington Beach Library from 2:30 to 5pm and there will be lots of children’s authors and illustrators selling books and giving away fun swag. I’ll have SUPERBEETLE coloring pages like this one:
I’ll also have my first school visit on the morning of January 30th at Hope View Elementary School in Huntington Beach! I’m so excited to talk to grades K – 3 on what it’s like to be an author and how they can write their own stories. I’ll also be selling copies of Superbeetle as well as giving each classroom their own Superbeetle!
I’ll be signing copies of SUPERBEETLE on November 25, 2017 from 3PM – 5PM at Mysterious Galaxy’s popup store at 2850 Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach.
I’ll be there along with children’s authors Bob Gold and April Halprin Wayland as well as Mike Mignola, and Karin Esterhammer. There will be treats and giveaways so come on by!
Did I mention everything in the store will be discounted 20-35%? Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach has a great selection of signed first editions of all genres.
Hope to see you there!
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 21st, I’ll be at the Burbank Library Local Author Showcase with about 50 other authors. It’s from 1 – 4pm and we’ll be selling and signing books. I’ll also be giving away swag and there may be a surprise visit by Superbeetle!
It’s at 300 North Buena Vista Street in Burbank. Hope to see you there!
Superbeetle 