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 Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| James Ponti | November - December 2017 | Event Schedule |
| Sharon Robinson | January 25-26, 2018 | Event Schedule |
| Jeff Zentner | March 7-8, 2018 | Event Schedule |
| Sarah Weeks | April 25-26, 2018 | Event Schedule |
| Carmen Agra Deedy | June 7, 2018 | Event Schedule |
Featured Authors (Subject to Change)
Sarah Weeks has written more than fifty picture books and novels for children and young adults including the best selling novels, Pie and So B. It – which is now a feature length film, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Carmen Agra Deedy has been writing for children for over two decades. In 2001, she was presented with the Jane Addams Peace Association Book Award (Honor) at the United Nations for her book The Yellow Star.
Sponsors
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Partners
A special thank you to:
ZORA!™ Festival
Page 15
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