Join Sidekick and the City of Literature for a One Book Two Book pre-party, Saturday, January 14, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Get your picture taken with Clifford the Big Red Dog and visit with local authors Jennifer Black Reinhardt, Michelle Edwards, Norene Paulson, and Tess Weaver! HUGE thank you to Sidekick for graciously donating 10%
Free screenings from 10 a.m. - noon. The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus. If you
At FilmScene at The Chauncey Join us for a celebration of children's literature and writing! Books, author readings, writing workshops, film screenings, crafts, costume characters, and more! Featured Guests: Iowa City Public Library, Coralville Public Library, Iowa Youth Writing Project, North Liberty Library, PaperPie, Scattergood Friends School, Sidekick Coffee & Books, Sylvan Learning Center of
Michelle Edwards is the author and illustrator of many books for children, one book for adults, and nearly one hundred essays and cards for knitters. In her spare time, she enjoys talking about her books, writing, illustrating, and on occasion, knitting, in schools and community venues throughout the US and beyond. Michelle will join us
Join Ella Field (Brownie) and Lisee Field (Daisy) as they present Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems (with some support from their scoutleaders).
All 7th and 8th graders who like to write are invited. Come together with other writers to compare ideas and be inspired to write something new. Instructors from the Iowa Youth Writing Project will moderate this awesome event. Open mic, and amazing door prizes. FREE! Loading… Mike Meginnis is the author of Drowning Practice (2022, Ecco)
Children can free draw with Iowa City artist Matt Laux. Matt is a father, chef, and artist, inviting everyone to be creative and joyful. We will provide the paper and drawing tools, you provide the creativity!
