ArtPlantae Books participated in the 2nd Annual SCIBA Children’s Books & Literacy Dinner on March 29th. This event is hosted by the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association (SCIBA) and was created specifically for booksellers, teachers, and librarians. Several bookstores exhibited books and activities that promote literacy in the classroom. ArtPlantae Books presented botanical illustration books, activity kits, posters, and drawing worksheets created to encourage nature awareness through books and through drawing.
Literacy organizations such as California Center for the Book and YouthInkWell were also present and shared information about their respective programs with those in attendance.
Guest speakers Jon J. Muth (Zen Ties, Scholastic Press), Frank Beddor (Seeing Redd, Dial), and Dean Lorey (The Nightmare Academy, HarperCollins) enlightened and entertained the crowd during dinner, as did Mistress of Ceremonies Robin Preiss Glasser (Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly, HarperCollins). After dinner, twenty authors and illustrators participated in an author signing session.
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