EVENTS | Wendy Parris

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Sat, Feb 21
Anderson's Bookshops Children's Literature Breakfast
Bobak's Signature Events
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Feb 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bobak's Signature Events, 6440 Double Eagle Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
A morning of books, breakfast, and connection at the 24th annual event.
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Thu, Feb 12
Writing Workshop
Yorkville
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Feb 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Yorkville, Yorkville, IL, USA
I'll read from FIELD OF SCREAMS, teach a writing workshop, and sign books for 70 middle school students who've signed up to participate.
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Wed, Feb 04
World Read Aloud Day
Virtual Event
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Feb 04, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Event
I've scheduled virtual author visits with middle school classrooms across the U.S.
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Thu, Nov 20
NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Annual Convention Panelist
Denver
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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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Fri, Oct 24
Spooky Stories with Wendy Parris
Oak Park
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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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Sun, Oct 12
Wendy Parris Book Signing: Field of Screams & Stage Fright
Chicago
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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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Wed, Aug 13
2025 Illinois State Fair
Springfield
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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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Thu, Jun 26
American Library Association Annual Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
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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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Wed, May 14
Cedar Valley's Youth Read 2025
Waterloo Public Library
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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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Thu, Apr 03
Library Event
Indian Creek Library
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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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Fri, Mar 14
2025 IRC Conference
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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Sat, Feb 22
Children's Literature Breakfast
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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Wed, Feb 05
World Read Aloud Day 2025
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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Sat, Jan 25
iRead Kickoff/Kid Lit Fest 2025
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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Thu, Dec 05
2025 Illinois Reads Sneak Peak
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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Sat, Nov 09
AISLE Author Showcase
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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Sat, Oct 26
Spooky Saturday STAGE FRIGHT Skull Party w/ Author Wendy Parris
Booked
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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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Sat, Oct 05
Southport Literary Fair - Free and Open to the Public (1)
Southwest Public Library
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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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