Bibsy, Marisol, Stella, and Marigold: Charming Chapter Books with Girls in the Lead

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Saturday, November 8

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Join three powerhouse creators of children’s chapter books—and their unforgettable protagonists—for a delightful celebration of friendship, imagination, and the ups and downs of growing up. In Bibsy Cross and the Time Capsule, Liz Garton Scanlon reintroduces readers to Bibsy, who doesn’t want to trap her memories in a box for the future—not when she needs them right now! Illustrator Sophie Blackall presents Stella and Marigold: Mermaids and Mix-Ups, following two sisters with wild plans to make more friends. And in Erin Entrada Kelly’s Your Turn, Marisol Rainey, the lovable, shy Marisol must face her stage fright when she’s asked to write and perform a poem in front of her class. Together, these authors capture the humor, heart, and courage of everyday childhood adventures.