RAINBOW ROWELL

Prairie Lights Books 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA

Join Prairie Lights Books for a reading and signing with New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell!   Seating is limited, so if you pre-pay a pre-order a copy of her new book, Scattered Showers, we will be happy to save you a seat! Rowell’s new book, Scattered Showers (YA ages 14- 17), contains nine beautifully crafted love stories.

Storytime at the Stanley

Univ. of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art 160 W Burlington St, Iowa City

Join Iowa City Public Library children's librarians at the University of Iowa's new Stanley Museum of Art for a very special storytime! We'll start with stories in the museum lobby from 10:30 to about 11 a.m. Enjoy listening to picture books celebrating the power of art and learn about artists who are part of the

Sidekick Coffee & Books: SANTA AT SIDEKICK

Sidekick Coffee & Books 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA

Visit Santa at Sidekick! Santa will be available from 1pm-3pm. Please feel free to take your own photos!

One Book Two Book Pre-Party at Sidekick Coffee & Books

Sidekick Coffee & Books 1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA

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%

The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

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

Book Fair

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

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

Author and Illustrator Michelle Edwards

FilmScene at The Chauncey 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

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

Jr. High Writing Jam! Featuring the IYWP and author Mike Meginnis

Poindexter Coffee 210 S Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA

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)