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Suzanne Selfors
Suzanne will be scheduling events again in 2024 when her novel, RATTY, is published.
Her school visits are not listed here since they are not open to the public. If you'd like to inquire about or schedule a school visit, please go to her school visit page.
Events
Young Author Conference 2019
March 26, 27, 28
Skagit Valley College, WA
Suzanne is the featured author at this year's Young Author Conference and will be speaking to students from grades 2nd - 8th.
Independent Bookstore Day 2019
Saturday, May 27th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, WA
Suzanne and historical fiction writer, Megan Chance, will be acting as booksellers on this day that celebrates independent bookstores. Come in and visit with them, buy books and help support a wonderful community business.
Seattle Children's Book Festival
Saturday, Sept 28th, 2019
Greenwood Elementary, Seattle
This is a brand new festival! More information soon...
Bookstore Visit in Castlerock, WA
March 2, 2018
The Vault Books and Brew
5:30 pm
Suzanne will make her first visit to this independent bookstore located in Castlerock, WA. She'll give the audience a sneak peek at Wedgie & Gizmo vs. The Toof and her next middle grade, Wish Upon a Sleepover.
Events 2018
Texas Library Conference
April 2-5, 2018
Dallas, TX
Tuesday, April 3rd - 1:30-5pm Texas Bluebonnet Event
Wednesday, April 4th - 4-5pm, Signing Wedgie & Gizmo in Aisle #9
Thursday, April 5th - 10:45-11:45am, Signing at Mackin Booth #1319
1:45pm Bluebonnet Awards
Bookstore Visit with Lynn Brunelle
April 29th, 1pm
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo
Lynn and Suzanne have new books. Come and help them celebrate. There will be trivia prizes
and goodies too!
Summer Bookfest
June 2, 2018 Noon -2:00pm
Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island, WA
It's our 4th annual summer literary festival. 18 authors! Signed books, literary conversation
and summer treats! Seattle7Writers is teaming up with a great independent bookstore and a wonderful nonprofit (Bainbridge Schools Foundation). Hope to see you there.
WordsWest Kids Night
June 20, 2018 6-8pm
Join Suzanne and Dana Simpson (Phoebe and her Unicorn) for this fun night of stories.
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SLEEPOVER LAUNCH PARTY
Sept 9, 2018 6:30pm
Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge WA
It's Suzanne's birthday and her book birthday! Come celebrate. Wear your pajamas, slippers and get ready for an in-store scavenger hunt, stories and birthday cake. With special guest, George Shannon.
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Island Books Event
Sept. 16, 2018 5:30pm
Island Books, Mercer Island, WA
Suzanne and Kevan Atteberry are celebrate their new books. Wear your pajamas and slippers and get ready for some fun.
Pacific NW Booksellers Association
Sept. 28th, 2018 6:30 to :30
Tacoma, WA
Suzanne is a keynote speaker at the "Dinner at the Kid's Table" event.
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Queen Anne Book Event
Oct. 7th, 2018 5:30PM
Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle WA
Join Suzanne and Jennifer Mann as they celebrate their new books. Wear your pajamas and slippers and get ready for some fun.
Castlerock Book Event
Oct. 9th, 2018 6:30PM
Vault Books and Brew, Castlerock, WA
Suzanne and illustrator, Lisa Mundorff, will celebrate their new books for kids. It's another pajama party, with treats and prizes, too. Hope to see you at this lovely independent bookstore.
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Beaverton Book Event
Oct. 11th, 2018 7PM
Powell's Cedar Hills Crossing Bookstore, Beaverton, OR
Join Suzanne and Dana Simpson as they team up again for a fun-filled event.
Award Ceremony
Nov. 7th, 2018
Albany, NY
Wedgie and Gizmo won the 13th annual denise McCoy Legacy Award for humorous children's literature, selected by the Albany Public Library and the 15-Love Program, founded by Arthur Ashe.
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WA State Book Awards
Oct. 13th, 2018 7pm
Seattle Public Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Wedgie & Gizmo is a finalist in the Middle Grade Category. This is a free event with a reception following. Come and meet all the finalists!
Holiday Bookfest
Nov. 17th, 2018 3-5pm
Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle WA
Suzanne and her fellow Seattle 7 Writers once again gather at this lovely community center to meet readers, talk books, and raise money for literacy causes. Live music, readings and goodies, too. Perfect time to get signed books for the holidays.
Events 2017
Writer's Roundtable Discussion
Children's Literature: The Inside Story
January 26, 2017
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
7-8:30pm
Suzanne will join authors Jennifer Longo and George Shannon for a discussion about writing for the children's market. This roundtable is free and open to the public. To register, please visit the BARN site here.
nErDcamp Bham
February 26th,2017
9:00-3:00
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham, WA
This event is FREE and open to teachers, librarians, readers and anyone who wants to spend the day talking about literature for kids. Suzanne and some of her writer friends (Sara Nickerson, George Shannon and Jennifer Mann) are looking forward to this fun event.
To register click here .
The Inside Story
May 9, 2017
7:00 pm
University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NW, Seattle, WA
Librarians, teachers and readers, this is your chance to hear 24 local kids' authors talk about their new books. Organized by the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, this bi-annual event is always great fun. Books for sale and book signing to follow the event.
LAUNCH PARTY FOR Spirit Riding Free: The Adventure Begins
May 13, 2017
3:00
Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo
Time to celebrate Suzanne's new book at one of her favorite bookstores. This novel is the companion to the new DreamWorks Netflix series, Spirit Riding Free. Treats, prizes and book signing.
Adventure Awaits: New books for young readers.
May 25, 2017
7pm
Village Books, Bellingham WA
Suzanne will be joined by authors Garth Stein and Kevin Emerson to celebrate the release of their new books for kids. Treats, prizes and book signing.
Summer Book Festival
June 3, 2017
noon to 2pm
Eagle Harbor Bookstore
Bainbridge Island, WA
20 authors from the Seattle 7 Writer's Group will gather to sign books and help you pick out some great reading material for the summer. Suzanne will be signing copies of her new book, Spirit Riding Free. This event raises money for...
Adventure Awaits: New books for young readers.
June 11, 2017
3 pm
Queen Anne Book Company
Seattle, WA
Come celebrate the release of three new books by Suzanne, Kevin Emerson and Jennifer Bradbury. From the Wild West, to colorful India, to the deserts of Mars, there is an adventure awaiting!
PNW Booksellers Association Conference
Oct 7-9, 2017
Portland, OR
Stay tuned...
Writing the Middle Grade Novel.
Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Nov. 7, 2017
6:45 - 9pm
BARN
Bainbridge Island, WA
Suzanne is teaching a class for writers age 16 and older. Beginners welcome! To register please visit the BARN page here.
United States Board on Books for Young People
Friday, Oct 20
5pm
University of Washington
Theme for this biennial conferences is "Radical Change Beyond Borers: the Transforming Power of Children's Literature in the Digital Age." Visit usbby.org for more info.
PEO (Philanthropic Educational Org) Book Event
November 11th
Seattle First Baptist Church
The PEO is an international org. that sponsors women with college scholarships. This is a fundraising event for a Seattle chapter (DO). Suzanne and author, Bharti Kirchner, will be the guest speakers.
8th Annual Seattle7 Writers Holiday Bookfest
Saturday, Nov 18, 2017
3-5pm
Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle WA
Stay tuned...