B.A.F.
Beachwood Author Festival: April 25, 12:00-5:00
Doors Open at 11:30
12:00-1:00 Author
Marc Brown (C)
2:15-3:15 Authors
Neal Shusterman (M,YA)
Angela Johnson (C)
1:15-2:00 Authors
John David Anderson (C,M)
Lindsay Ward (C)
Shelley Pearsall (C,M)
Marc Brown is a beloved American author and illustrator of children's books. Brown writes as well as illustrates the Arthur book series, and is best known for creating that series and its numerous spin-offs. Signing will occur in the theater immediately following the session.
Location: BMS Theater
Neal Shusterman has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and
television writer.
Location: BMS Theater
Angela Johnson has won awards for both her picture books and novels. In all, the characters are realistic and the treatment sensitive, positive, and hopeful.
Location: CCPL-Beachwood Branch
meeting room
4:15-5:00
Author Book Signings
1:00-4:00
Face Painting &
Bookmark Making
3:30-4:15 Authors
Lindsay Ward (C)
John David Anderson (C,M)
Shelley Pearsall (M)
Angela Johnson (YA)
Books are available to purchase at the event at Mac's Backs mobile bookstore. Meet the authors and get your copy signed!
Location: BMS Commons
Beachwood High School students will offer face painting.
Volunteers needed to run the bookmark making station!
Location: Outside (weather permitting) or
BMS Commons
Refreshments will be available from 12:00-5:00
in the BMS Commons
Author Workshops will be filled by registered participants first, then on a walk-in basis
Lindsay Ward: Illustration Activity
Location: BMS Cafeteria
John David Anderson: Speaking/Activity
Location: BMS Theater
Shelley Pearsall: Writing Workshop
Location: CCPL Beachwood Branch
meeting room
Angela Johnson: YA Writing
Location: CCPL Beachwood Branch
meeting room
Click Here to Register
Contact baf@beachwoodschools.org for more information
John David Anderson is the author of Sidekicked, Standard Hero Behavior, and Minion. He loves superheroes and chocolate!
Location: CCPL Beachwood Branch
meeting room
Lindsay Ward is an artist and illustrator who loves to read, design with vintage paper and bake.
Location: BMS Cafeteria
Shelley Pearsall is an award winning author of historical fiction novels.
Location: CCPL Beachwood Branch
meeting room
(C)=Children's session (M)=Middle Grade session (YA)=Young Adult session
Music provided by members of:
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The Fiddle Factory 11:45 - 12:00
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BMS Orchestra 1:00-1:15
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BHS Jazz Ensemble 2:00-2:15 and 3:15-3:30