Local Author and Illustrator Book Expo

Meet over 30 talented individuals!

Event Schedule

✻ Mike Ciccotello, Keynote Speaker | 1:30 - 1:50 pm

Author-illustrator of the picture book Beach Toys vs. School Supplies, Mike Ciccotello, will share the rewards of writing, inspiration, and share his writing process.

✻ Jon Gibbs, Writing Workshop | 2:00 - 2:40 pm

Registration Requested | Ages 8 and up *

What makes a title command attention? How do you pull the reader in from the very first sentence? What makes a character impossible to ignore? Join Jon for his How to Write Good writing workshop.

* ages 8 - 10 parent/caregiver must remain with child(ren) | ages 10 - 14 parent/caregiver must remain in the library

✻ Mickey Flagg, Paranormal Fiction Mini Workshop | 3:00 - 3:20 pm

Wow! I’m writing a book! Should I self-publish or go the traditional route? What’s the difference between the two? As an author, it’s your choice. Either way, the world you build with words must draw readers in and keep then turning pages. We'll touch upon both topics in this mini workshop.