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SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime at The Book Stall
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author Miranda Paul for a special Saturday Storytime and butterfly activity at The Book Stall in Illinois! There will be a book reading\, an event for kids\, live butterfly specimens\, and an author autograph session. Family-friendly and open to the public. \nDate: Saturday\, 6/27 @ 10:30 AM\nAddress: The Book Stall Bookstore\, 811 Elm Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nClick here for the full event listing on the bookstore website: Kaleidoscope of Hope: Saturday Storytime with Miranda Paul | The Book Stall \nClick here to learn more about Miranda’s newest book\, KALEIDOSCOPE OF HOPE.
URL:https://mirandapaul.com/event/saturday-storytime-at-the-book-stall/
LOCATION:The Book Stall\, 811 Elm Street\, Winnetka\, IL 60093\, 811 Elm Street\, Winnetka\, 60093\, United States
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SUMMARY:Miranda Paul Signing at Litapalooza 2026
DESCRIPTION:LITAPALOOZA 2026\n\n4th Annual LITapalooza: A Literacy Love Fest for Educators & Authors!\nAnderson Bookshop is bringing K-8 educators & #kidlit creators back together for a day of community\, learning\, and celebration of all things literacy on July 23\, 2026 in Naperville\, Illinois! \nRegistration is $35 per person.  \nFeatured Authors:\nAmy Alznauer\, Mia Araujo\, Jeffrey Brown\, Michael Buckley\, Karla Clark\, Carolyn Crimi\, Lindsay Currie\, Maddie Frost\, Chrystal D. Giles\, Brian Gordon\, Gia Gordon\, Micah Johnson\, Keenan Jones\, Laurie Keller\, Ron Keres\, James Kochalka\, Peter Kujawinski\, Trudy Ludwig\, Mari Mancusi\, Sarah J. Mendonca\, Kristin Nilsen\, Miranda Paul\, Dawn Quigley\, Julia Riew\, Brandon James Scott\, Emma Steinkellner\, Colleen AF Venable\, Carole Boston Weatherford\, Alex Willan\, Jarrett Williams \nWhat will LIT do for you?\n\nClassroom- and student-focused panels!\nCollaboration with authors and other educators/librarians!\nA pop-up bookshop where EVERYTHING is 20% off!\nCPDUs at the end of the day for IL educators!\nCommunity\, book joy\, and the best professional development you could ask for!\n\n  \n* * * \nDay-of Schedule \n8am: Open Doors \n9-10am: Opening Keynote Speech \n10-10:15am: Break \n10:15-11am Breakout Session 1 \n11-11:15am Break \n11:15-12pm: Breakout Session 2 \n12-1pm: LUNCH BREAK! \n1-1;45pm Breakout Session 3 \n1:45-2pm: Break \n2-2:45Breakout Session 4 \n2:45-3pm: Break \n3-4:30pm Signing Session w/ All Authors \n4:30pm: Doors close! See you all next year! \nMiranda Paul’s Breakout Session Panel Information Coming Soon! \n\n\n\n\nDATE: Thu\, 7/23/2026\nSTART TIME: 8:00am\n\nPLACE: \n\nAurora\, IL
URL:https://mirandapaul.com/event/miranda-paul-signing-litapalooza/
LOCATION:Litapalooza\, 1801 N Eola Rd\, Aurora\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Rumpus - Storytime and Signing with Miranda Paul
DESCRIPTION:BUTTERFLY STORY TIME!\n‘KALEIDOSCOPE OF HOPE’ WITH MIRANDA PAUL!\n \nHEY NATURE NERDS! We have a VERY cool story time for you! \nWild Rumpus is thrilled to welcome MIRANDA PAUL to our very nature-y bookstore\, as she celebrates her new picture book\, Kaleidoscope of Hope with us! Gorgeous imagery with colorful mandalas made of shimmering butterflies and caterpillars lead us through this creature’s life cycle\, and give us moments of pause to think about the world around us. \nMiranda will be bringing beautiful scientific butterfly specimens with her\, so we will get to see some of these stunning creatures up close. \nAimed at ages 4+\, but all ages welcome! \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nImage\ncolorful book cover with title kaleidoscope of hope with arcs of butterflies \nThe butterfly’s life cycle will inspire young readers to connect with the world around them in this gorgeously illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book. A perfect nature book for readers of Honeybee and A Seed Is Sleepy. \nA kaleidoscope is a tube with mirrors and pieces of colored material that reflect beautiful moving patterns. Kaleidoscope is also the collective noun used to describe a group of butterflies. This narrative nonfiction picture book uses both definitions to highlight the cyclical nature of caring for the environment. \nIn a richly layered text\, acclaimed author Miranda Paul explores each stage of a butterfly’s life cycle\, while providing lessons in care and responsibility and encouraging hope for the future of our planet. Husband-and-wife team Hari and Deepti use intricate paper sculptures and paint to bring the butterflies to life in stunning\, three-dimensional artwork. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nheadshot of woman softly smiling at the camera \nMiranda Paul is an award-winning children’s author of more than twenty books for children. Several of her books have been named Junior Library Guild selections and CCBC Choices selections. Her acclaimed work includes One Plastic Bag\, Water Is Water\, Whose Hands Are These?; Nine Months\, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Chin; Little Libraries\, Big Heroes; Thanku: Poems of Gratitude; and Speak Up. \nSome of her most notable titles with international acclaim have stemmed from collaborating with activist icons—Isatou Ceesay\, Farmer Tantoh Nforba\, and Rashida Tlaib. She is an annual faculty member at Boyds Mills and a co-founding member of the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books. She currently serves on the board of Americans Serving African Children (ASAC). Learn more at www.mirandapaul.com. \nTO ATTEND: \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating will be available on a first-come first-served basis. \nSIGNING GUIDELINES: \nFollowing the event\, Miranda will be available to sign copies of her books. If you are unable to attend but would still like a signed copy\, you may order a copy from this page and we will ship after the event\, or hold it behind the counter for local pickup. Please note in your order any personalization requests and we will do our best to accommodate. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. on Friday\, July 24th to guarantee signed copies. \nDATE:\nSat\, 7/25/2026\nTIME:\n10:30am – 11:15am\nPLACE:\nWild Rumpus Books\n2720 West 43rd St.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55410-1643\nAuthor Event
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LOCATION:Wild Rumpus Books\, 2720 West 43rd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410-1643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Show\, Don't Tell - Storyteller Academy Class
DESCRIPTION:Show Don’t Tell for Young Readers\nA class for writers and illustrators \n📚 Sunday\, August 9 • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM PT (1:00-5:00 PM ET) – ZOOM (virtual) \nWant to bring your stories to life and create unforgettable reading experiences for children? Join award-winning author Miranda Paul for an engaging workshop on one of the most important skills in children’s writing: showing instead of telling. \nIn this interactive class\, you’ll learn how to transform flat descriptions into vivid scenes that capture young readers’ imaginations. Through examples\, discussion\, and practical exercises\, you’ll explore techniques for creating emotional connections\, building strong characters\, and adding sensory details that make stories leap off the page. \nWhether you’re writing picture books\, chapter books\, or middle-grade fiction\, this workshop will give you concrete tools to strengthen your storytelling and deepen reader engagement. Be ready to share some of your favorite books with other attendees as well—we all learn from each other and examples as models. Bring a work in progress or a few pages of your writing to apply what you’ve learned in real time. \nRegister for the Workshop at this link: \n👉 Reserve Your Spot \nAdd-On Consultation with Miranda Paul \nLooking for personalized feedback or one-on-one guidance? Participants can book an individual consultation with Miranda as an optional add-on. A unique opportunity not offered frequently! \n👉 Book a Consultation \nWorkshop Information \n👉 View Class Details & Access Information \nAbout Miranda Paul \nMiranda Paul is an award-winning children’s author whose books have been recognized by educators\, librarians\, and readers around the world. She writes engaging fiction and nonfiction that sparks curiosity\, encourages empathy\, and celebrates the power of storytelling. Through school visits\, workshops\, and conferences\, she has inspired writers of all ages to find and share their unique voices. Miranda is passionate about helping storytellers craft meaningful stories that connect deeply with young readers. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and practical workshop hosted by Storyteller Academy. Bring your creativity\, your questions\, and your passion for writing children’s literature.
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