Boston Book Festival 2018: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

Story Time with Brian Lies

Author and artist Brian Lies gets kids ready for winter with Got to Get to Bear’s! (ages 4–8)

Presenters

Brian Lies

Brian Lies is an author and illustrator of books for children. Since 1989, when he illustrated his first book, he has written and/or illustrated more than two dozen books, including his New York Times bestselling bat series: Bats at the Beach, Bats at Library, Bats at the Ballgame, and Bats... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

10:00am EDT

Join the Search for Waldo

Waldo’s been around for more than thirty years, and he just keeps getting better at hiding! This time he’s hiding at the Boston Public Library, and we need your help to find him. Pick up an entry form from one of our volunteers in the BPL Children’s Library, find the three Waldos hidden throughout the Boston Public Library, and return your completed form for a chance to win an amazing prize from Candlewick Press!

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids Interactive Events

10:45am EDT

Story Time with Sheetal Sheth

Actress turned author Sheetal Sheth reads from her debut picture book Always Anjali (ages 4–8)

Presenters

Sheetal Sheth

Sheetal Sheth is an actress, writer, and producer. She has starred in nearly twenty feature films and earned a loyal international following. Most recently, her short film Grin, which she also produced, has been picking up awards on the festival circuit, including Best Actress. Sheth... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:45am - 11:15am EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

11:30am EDT

Story Time with Francie Latour and Ken Daley

Author Francie LaTour and artist Ken Daley read from the book they made together: Aunt Luce’s Talking Paintings (ages 5–8)

Presenters

Ken Daley

Ken Daley is a dedicated artist whose work draws heavily from his African Caribbean roots. Daley grew up in Canada and earned his degree in architectural technology from Humber College in Toronto. He also has an honorary degree from the Art Centre of Central Technical School. His... Read More →

Francie Latour

Francie Latour is a children’s book author, journalist, and advocate for diversity and disadvantaged children. Since 2012, she has served as the coordinator of the Broad Diversity Initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She is also the codirector and cofounder of Wee... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

12:15pm EDT

Story Time with Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Author and artist Laura Vaccaro Seeger reads from Blue, the companion to her Caldecott Honor Book Green (ages 3–7)

Presenters

Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Laura Vaccaro Seeger is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. She has twice received the Caldecott Honor Award, for First the Egg and Blue. Seeger is also a winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Best Picture Book... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

1:00pm EDT

Story Time with Raúl Colón

Award-winning author and artist Raúl Colón reads from his new book Imagine! (if “reads” is the right word--the book is wordless!) (ages 4–8)

Presenters

Raúl Colón

Raúl Colón is an award-winning artist and illustrator of over thirty books for children. His 2014 wordless picture book, Draw!, was an ALA Notable Children's Book, Georgia Children's Picture Book Award Nominee, and International Latino Book Award First Place winner, among other... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

1:45pm EDT

Story Time with Melissa Stewart

Prolific and award-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewart celebrates animal underdogs with her new book Pipsqueaks, Slowpokes, and Stinkers (ages 4–8)

Presenters

Melissa Stewart

Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 science books for children, including Can an Aardvark Bark? (2017); No Monkeys, No Chocolate (2013); and Feathers: Not Just for Flying (2013). She is also the coauthor of Perfect Pairs: Using Fiction & Nonfiction Picture... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

2:30pm EDT

Story Time with Adam Rex

Author and artist Adam Rex reads from his hilarious new book Are You Scared, Darth Vader? (ages 5–8). Costumes encouraged!

Presenters

Adam Rex

Adam Rex started drawing and painting as a young child, and he never looked back. Now he is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. His other books include The True Meaning of Smekday, which was made into the hit animated movie Home... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

3:15pm EDT

Story Time with Anika Denise

Anika Denise reads from Lights, Camera, Carmen!, the sequel to Starring Carmen! (ages 5–7)

Presenters

Anika Denise

Anika Denise became a children’s book author almost by accident. Denise always liked to write, but she started her career in New York City advertising. Eventually, she changed course and began to write children’s stories. Denise’s first book, Pigs Love Potatoes, was published... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids

4:00pm EDT

Story Time with Andrea Beaty

Bestselling author Andrea Beaty launches a new series of chapter books based on her beloved characters. Hear her read from Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters (ages 6–9)

Presenters

Andrea Beaty

Andrea Beaty is an author of STEM-focused books for children. After earning a degree in biology and computer science, Beaty began her career at a computer software company where she worked in technical writing and IT. She says that her technical writing transferred well to writing... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
BPL Children's Library 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, USA

Kids