Sunshine State Author Series
The Sunshine State Author Series brings top-notch writers of children’s and young adult literature to Orange County for public readings, writing workshops and visits with students to spark interest in reading. Each featured writer has written a book that has been on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or Florida Teen Reads lists.
The Sunshine State Author Series includes events only open to registered school groups located in Orange County. View upcoming Events for School Groups.
Important Dates (Subject to Change)
| Author | Event Date(s) | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Kekla Magoon | January 2019 | View Schedule |
| Samira Ahmed | March 2019 | View Schedule |
| Lisa Graff | March 2019 | View Schedule |
Upcoming Events
Wednesday
March
6
3:30pm
(Southwest - Ask at Desk)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Calling aspiring writers, ages 11-17! New York Times bestselling author, Samira Ahmed, presents a writing workshop for tweens and teens with interactive writing exercises and writing tips.
Learn more > Wednesday
March
6
6:30pm
(Sarchet Community Room)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Meet New York Times bestselling author, Samira Ahmed, as she reads from and discusses her book Love, Hate & Other Filters.
Learn more > Thursday
March
7
6:30pm
(Library Central)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Meet Sunshine State Award Winning author, Lisa Graff, as she reads from and discusses her books "Far Away" and "The Great Treehouse War".
Learn more > Partners
A special thank you to:
ZORA!™ Festival
Mayor Buddy’s Book Club
Orange County Public Schools
Writer's Block Bookstore
Past Sunshine State Author Series Guests
Sharon Draper
Jason Reynolds
Brendan Kiely
Jackson Pearce
Sharon Robinson
Kelly Barnhill
Sarah Weeks
Jeff Zentner