Matt and Maya Myers will read and give a presentation about how they make picture books, followed by a signing. Event is free. Books will be available for purchase.
Working on writing a children’s book? Want to know the secret sauce that will make kids, parents and librarians love your story?
In this free workshop, I’ll guide you through general guidelines and rules for writing a successful picture book. First session is on April 13; register separately.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill! Maya will be reading her new book NOT PERFECT, and I’ll have some greatest hits on hand.
Working on writing a children’s book? Want to know the secret sauce that will make kids, parents and librarians love your story?
In this free workshop, I’ll guide you through general guidelines and rules for writing a successful picture book. You’ll learn what not to do, spend some writing and designing a story, and even take time for critique in this first session. Second session is April 20, 2:00-4:00 pm.
Space is limited; sign up at the link below.
Several original illustrations from the Star Wars book BB-8 On a Roll, written by Drew Daywalt, are in this group show of NC artists at GreenHill Center for NC Art. The show is up 3/16/24-6/29/24, with an opening reception on 3/16.
Opening reception for the ArtPop Class of ‘23 group show at Fanjoy Labrenz Studio in Hickory, NC. All are welcome. Show is up through October 27.
I’ll be selling small pieces and prints at this fun event featuring four other great ArtPop artists.
The Mazza Summer Conference is a three-day conference where teachers, librarians, and book lovers delight in educational and engaging presentations from some of the top authors and illustrators in the picture book industry. Conference attendees can also choose from daily breakout sessions that are led by in-service teachers and librarians offering techniques for using picture books in fun, educational ways.
ArtPop’s class of ‘23 will have its first full-group show at the new Cain Center for the Arts. Join us for the opening reception!
I’ll be at Betty by Moxie for Betty’s Bookworms on Friday, 5/19! Come out for free coffee and free stories!
I’ll be presenting at Imaginon’s annual children’s book festival.
Maya and I will present the workshop PICTURE Your BOOK: Editing Picture Book Manuscripts with Illustration in Mind. Registration is open until September 27.
Join me for storytime at McIntyre’s!
Join me at Page 158 for a fun storytime!
I’ll be reading and signing THE WORLD’S LONGEST LICORICE ROPE at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC.
It’s MYERS MADNESS! To celebrate the launch of THE WORLD’S LONGEST LICORICE ROPE, Maya and I will be at The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, NC, where a $5 entry fee gets your family in for double storytime, a swag bag, and $5 off any one of several of our books.
Join me for Betty’s Bookworms, a fun storytime in a cool store!
Maya and I will be signing books, along with Newbery Honoree Kathryn Lasky, in Southwest Harbor, Maine.
I’ll be sneaking in alongside Margi Preus to sign Lily Leads the Way. I’ll be around the conference all weekend, too, so find me and say hi!
For Writers & Illustrators
SCBWI Carolinas members are invited to Ignite the Spark of creativity by writing—and drawing—MicroFiction. Fast, furious fun and inspiration... all within one hour!
With hosts John Strong & Linda Gerber
Come celebrate the publication of my new book CHILDREN OF THE FOREST, from Neal Porter Books. I’ll be reading and signing books in a real-life bookstore in person! My wife, Maya Myers, will also be signing her new National Geographic book, Little Kids First Big Book of Baby Animals.
Hear me read my new book CHILDREN OF THE FOREST at this free virtual storytime through the BookMark. Register at the link below.
Authors Maya and Matt Myers will read their new books, NOT LITTLE and DINO-GRO. Books available for purchase at Riverlily, 14 Main St, Milbridge.
Maya and Matt Myers will read their new picture books, NOT LITTLE and DINO-GRO.
Join authors Matt Myers and Maya Myers to celebrate the publication of their new books, DINO-GRO and NOT LITTLE. Matt and Maya will read and sign books, and Park Road Books will be there to sell copies of both. Thanks to The Grinning Mule for hosting this event on their patio!
I’ll demonstrate how a rough idea turns into a finished creation and how picture books are made. All supplies are provided and children will leave with a journal to continue drawing at home. Recommended for grades 2 through 5. No registration required.
I’ll demonstrate how a rough idea turns into a finished creation and how picture books are made. All supplies are provided and children will leave with a journal to continue drawing at home. Recommended for grades 2 through 5. No registration required.
Join authors Maya Myers, Matt Myers, and Bea Birdsong as they celebrate the publication of their new picture books. Sign up for this FREE event here!
Meet DINO-GRO (and Matt Myers) at this virtual storytime hosted by The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, NC. Tickets are FREE! Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/efnenrbh
Mazza’s Weekend Conference is a two-day conference where teachers, librarians, and book lovers delight in educational and engaging presentations from some of the top authors and illustrators in the picture book industry. (Their words, not mine.)
I’ll be reading my new book, Hum and Swish, and talking about how I make books.
I’ll be reading my new book, Hum and Swish, and talking about how I make books.
