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  • Wendy Parris Book Signing: Field of Screams & Stage Fright
    Wendy Parris Book Signing: Field of Screams & Stage Fright
    Sun, Oct 12
    Chicago
    Oct 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Chicago, 1601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
    Join us for a special visit with local author Wendy Parris, who will be in-store signing copies of her chilling middle grade novels Field of Screams (a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection) and Stage Fright (a 2025 Illinois Reads pick for Grades 6–8).
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  • Spooky Stories with Wendy Parris
    Spooky Stories with Wendy Parris
    Fri, Oct 24
    Oak Park
    Oct 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Oak Park, 139 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Listen to Wendy’s scary stories, then start your own during a free mini writing workshop. For ages 8-12.
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  • NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Annual Convention Panelist
    NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Annual Convention Panelist
    Thu, Nov 20
    Denver
    Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
    Denver, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
    Panel Presentation: "From the Stuff of Nightmares: How to Use Spooky Books and Creative Bibliotherapy Techniques to Foster Social-Emotional Learning and Empower Kids to Dream Big"
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  • 2025 Illinois State Fair
    2025 Illinois State Fair
    Wed, Aug 13
    Springfield
    Aug 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Springfield, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62706, USA
    Meet me at the tent of Illinois Secretary of State and Honorary Chair of Illinois Reads, Alexi Giannoulias. I'll sign and give away 100 copies of STAGE FRIGHT!
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  • American Library Association Annual Conference
    American Library Association Annual Conference
    Thu, Jun 26
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    Jun 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – Jun 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    Panelist: Safe-Scary: How Middle Grade Horror Provides Kids with a Safe Environment to Face Their Fears
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  • Cedar Valley's Youth Read 2025
    Cedar Valley's Youth Read 2025
    Wed, May 14
    Waterloo Public Library
    May 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
    2025 Author in Residence presentation, open to the general public.
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  • Library Event
    Library Event
    Thu, Apr 03
    Indian Creek Library
    Apr 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Indian Creek Library, 16100 W. 135th St Olathe, KS 66062
    Discussion, q&a, and author signing open to the general public
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  • 2025 IRC Conference
    2025 IRC Conference
    Fri, Mar 14
    Springfield
    Mar 14, 2025, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
    Springfield, 1, Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
    Illinois Reads Author Panel for 6th to 12th Grade (6-12) with book signing afterward
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  • Children's Literature Breakfast
    Children's Literature Breakfast
    Sat, Feb 22
    6440 Double Eagle Drive Woodridge, IL 60517
    Feb 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    6440 Double Eagle Drive Woodridge, IL 60517
    Educators! - Join us for a morning of KidLit book love while listening to our featured speakers and enjoying breakfast with local authors at tables. Author signings afterward.
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  • World Read Aloud Day 2025
    World Read Aloud Day 2025
    Wed, Feb 05
    Online Zoom Meetings
    Feb 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Online Zoom Meetings
    Virtual visits with classrooms around the U.S.
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  • iRead Kickoff/Kid Lit Fest 2025
    iRead Kickoff/Kid Lit Fest 2025
    Sat, Jan 25
    Highland Park Public Library
    Jan 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
    Meet children's authors and illustrators; books will be available for purchase and signing.
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  • 2025 Illinois Reads Sneak Peak
    2025 Illinois Reads Sneak Peak
    Thu, Dec 05
    Downers Grove
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Downers Grove, 5112 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA
    Authors will share a reading from their book followed by autographing. Light refreshments will also be served.
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  • AISLE Author Showcase
    AISLE Author Showcase
    Sat, Nov 09
    Tinley Park Convention Center
    Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA
    I'll be signing books, handing out bookmarks, and chatting with attendees at the Association of Illinois School Library Educators Annual Conference.
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  • Spooky Saturday STAGE FRIGHT Skull Party w/ Author Wendy Parris
    Spooky Saturday STAGE FRIGHT Skull Party w/ Author Wendy Parris
    Sat, Oct 26
    Booked
    Oct 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Booked, 506 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    Just after trick-or-treating during Spooky Saturday in Evanston, drop by Booked for a fun, Halloween-themed party featuring Wendy Parris's newest middle grade book STAGE FRIGHT
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  • Southport Literary Fair - Free and Open to the Public (1)
    Southport Literary Fair - Free and Open to the Public (1)
    Sat, Oct 05
    Southwest Public Library
    Oct 05, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Southwest Public Library, 7979 38th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142, USA
    25 authors from a wide variety of genres. Meet and Greets, panel discussions, live literary workshops, food trucks, book vendors and more!
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  • AUTHOR SIGNING
    AUTHOR SIGNING
    Sat, Sep 21
    Barnes & Noble
    Sep 21, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT
    Barnes & Noble, 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    Please kick off spooky season with me by purchasing a copy of STAGE FRIGHT that I will personalize and sign. I'll also give away bookmarks and other surprises.
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  • STAGE FRIGHT Release Party
    STAGE FRIGHT Release Party
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Sep 19
    The Book Stall
    Sep 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
    The Book Stall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA
    Come celebrate the publication of my second book with me! Food, drinks, prizes & fun. Event is free but please register here: https://www.thebookstall.com/event/stage-fright-book-release-party-wendy-parris
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  • THE NIGHT TRAIN Release Party with Lorelei Saveryn
    THE NIGHT TRAIN Release Party with Lorelei Saveryn
    RSVP Closed
    Tue, Aug 20
    Southwest Public Library
    Aug 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Southwest Public Library, 7979 38th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142, USA
    Conversation with Lorelei celebrating the release of her latest middle grade novel. Event is free but please register here: https://blue-house-books.com/events/233820240820
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  • Columbus Book Festival
    Columbus Book Festival
    Sun, Jul 14
    Columbus Metropolitan Library/Topiary Pa
    Jul 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Columbus Metropolitan Library/Topiary Pa, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    Book signing 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Cover to Cover booth Panel: FRIENDS, FAMILY AND MIDDLE GRADE FICTION, 3-4 pm Meeting Room 1A
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  • Anderson's Bookshops Children's Literature Breakfast '24
    Anderson's Bookshops Children's Literature Breakfast '24
    Sold Out
    Sat, Feb 24
    Woodridge
    Feb 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Woodridge, Woodridge, IL, USA
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  • World Read Aloud Day
    World Read Aloud Day
    Sold Out
    Wed, Feb 07
    Virtual Event
    Feb 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Event
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