Sunshine State Author Series

Since 2017, the Sunshine State Author Series has offered experiences and writing workshops for kids and teens to meet and learn from their favorite Sunshine State Award-winning authors. Each featured writer in this series has written a book that has been on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or Florida Teens Read lists.

Orange County Library System would like to make connections between Orange County Public Schools and popular children's and young adult authors. Please let us know if you are interested in partnering with us on an author visit (either virtually or in-person), by completing the Author Visit Request form.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday
March
29
4:00​pm
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book, "J.D. and the Great Barber Battle" by J. Dillard! Recommended for ages 8-12.
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Registration Required
Monday
April
10
2:00​pm
(Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Enjoy an interactive presentation, storytime, and Q&A with Kelly J. Baptist, author of the Sunshine State Award-winning book "The Electric Slide and Kai." Recommended for ages 5-8.
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Registration Required
Wednesday
April
19
4:00​pm
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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Wednesday
May
17
4:00​pm
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book "Measuring Up" by Lily LaMotte! Recommended for ages 8-12.
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Registration Required
Wednesday
June
14
3:00​pm
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
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Wednesday
July
12
3:00​pm
(Library Central)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Orlando Mayor Buddy's Book Club is celebrating the completion of their latest book! Recommended for ages 8-12.
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2022-23 Sunshine State Readers Jr

2022-23 Sunshine State Readers Gr. 3-5

2022-23 Sunshine State Readers Gr. 6-8

Florida Teens Read

Sponsor

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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This project is proudly supported by the City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant Program.

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