EVENTS & NEWS
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Kweli’s The Color of Children’s Literature Conference
When: April 11-12, 2026
Where: New York Law School at 185 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Kweli's annual Color of Children's Literature Conference helps emerging writers of color hone their craft and connects them with editors, agents and publishers who can introduce their art to the world. Emeline will present a writer’s workshop: Writing Myth and Folklore into Picture Books.
Registration: https://www.kwelijournal.org/2026-childrens-literature-conference
Hudson Children’s Book Festival
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10am-3pm
Where: Columbia-Greene Community College at 4400 NY-23, Hudson, NY 12534
The Hudson Children’s Book Festival is held each year in the historic city of Hudson, NY, and strives to create, nurture, and sustain a culture of literacy in partnership with the local community and schools. This free, public event fosters a love of reading as families meet and greet world-class creators of books for children of all ages.
Past Events
Books of Wonder (NYC)
Rescheduled from winter storm to 1/31/26!
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:30am ET
Where: Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th St. New York NY 10011
Join author Emeline Lee and illustrator Basia Tran for a storytime featuring their new book Gwei the Hungry Ghost! Programming includes an interactive read aloud, activity time, and giveaways, and more!
Registration is free and walk-ins are welcome.
Word Bookstore (NJ)
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am ET
Where: WORD Bookstore, 29 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Join author Emeline Lee and illustrator Basia Tran as they celebrate the launch of their new book, Gwei the Hungry Ghost, with a storytime and signing. Come with the whole family for a cozy reading and fun activity time!
Registration is free and walk-ins are welcome.
Ballet Hispanico
When: Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7 pm EST
Where: Ballet Hispánico, 167 W 89th St #1901, New York, NY 10024
Join creators Michaela Goade, Aida Salazar, and Emeline Lee for a special dance performance of their latest works. Featuring Alvin Ailey dancer, Katherine Jimenez
Intrepid Museum
When: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm EST
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Bonnie’s Rocket joins NASA, The Blue Man Group, Wild World of Animals Exhibits, and more for Kids Week at the museum!
Books of Wonder
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6pm EST
Where: 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
Celebrate the official launch party of Bonnie’s Rocket on the day of the book’s release! Join us for a reading, interview, and signing (plus fun treats!).
Registration Required (in-person and virtual)
Yu & Me Books
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 12-2pm EST
Where: 44 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
Conversation & Reading in partnership with Kweli Journal
Join us in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown to celebrate the release of Bonnie’s Rocket!
Free, and no registration required!