DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE BRINGS BESTSELLING AUTHORS AND TITLES TO BOOK EXPO AMERICA 2016
WHAT: Disney’s presence at Book Expo America and BookCon 2016 is stronger than ever with a powerhouse lineup of bestselling authors and titles. Throughout the Expo, guests can attend panels and events featuring Disney Publishing Worldwide’s (DPW) authors and participate in a variety of activities in the booth space, including author signings and promotional giveaways. There will also be photo, video and interview opportunities at Disney Booth #2117.
WHO: Disney Booth #2117 will feature content tied to Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel brands, as well as a variety of imprints. In addition, select Disney Publishing Worldwide authors will participate in panels, events, and signings. The following authors will also be available for interviews including, New York Times bestselling authors Eoin Colfer(Iron Man: Gauntlet), Mo Willems (Elephant & Piggie series), Melissa de la Cruz (Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel), Alexandra Bracken (Wayfarer), Sara Shepard (The Amateurs), Shannon Hale and Dean Hale (Squirrel Girl), as well as fan favorite authors and illustrators like Ryan T. Higgins (Mother Bruce), Matt Cordell (Wish), Ami Polonsky(Threads), Dan Santat (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!: The Cookie Fiasco!), Laurie Keller (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!: We Are Growing!), and Kate Hannigan (Cupcake Cousins).
WHEN:
DAY 1: Wednesday, May 11
In-Booth Signing
1:00 – 1:30 PM: Ryan Higgins (Mother Bruce)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
Author Autographing
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Mo Willems (The Thank You Book)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 3
In-Booth Signing
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Shannon & Dean Hale (Squirrel Girl)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
DAY 2: Thursday, May 12
In-Booth Signing and Coffee & Pastries Reception
9:30 – 10:30 AM: Mo Willems (Nanette’s Baguette)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
Author Autographing
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Kate Hannigan (Cupcake Cousins: Summer Showers)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 5
Author Autographing
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Melissa de la Cruz (Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 2
In-Booth Signing
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Join Mo Willems and Laurie Keller and Dan Santatfor an event featuring Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The Cookie Fiascoand We Are Growing!
Location: DPW Booth #2117
In-Booth Signing
2:30 – 3:00 PM: Matthew Reinhart (Frozen Pop-Up)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
In-Booth Signing and Beverage Reception
3:30 – 4:30 PM: Eoin Colfer (Iron Man: Gauntlet)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
DAY 3: Friday, May 13
Author Autographing
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Alexandra Bracken (Passenger)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 11
Author Autographing
11:00 – 11:30 AM: Ami Polonsky (Threads)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 11
Author Autographing
11:30 – 12:00 PM: Matthew Cordell (Wish)
Location: McCormick Center, Autographing Area, Table 5
Authors/Illustrators Speed Dating Lunch
12:15 – 1:45 PM: Join Ami Polonsky for a speed dating lunch with children’s authors and illustrators featuring Threads
Location: W185
In-Booth Signing
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Melissa de la Cruz (Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
Author Event
2:45 – 3:15 PM: Join Mo Willems, Tracey Keevan, Laurie Keller andDan Santat to discuss Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!, The Cookie Fiasco and We Are Growing!
Location: Uptown Stage
ABC/CBC Tea with Children's Authors and Illustrators
3:30 – 4:45 PM: Join Matthew Cordell for a tea with children’s authors and illustrators featuring Leaps and Bounce
Location: W185
In-Booth Signing
3:30 – 4:30 PM: Sara Shepard (The Amateurs)
Location: DPW Booth #2117
DAY 4: Saturday, May 14
In-Booth Signing
10:30 – 11:30 AM: Alexandra Bracken (Wayfarer)
Location: DPW Book #2117
First Tsum Tsum Prize Drawing for Raffle
12:00 PM
Location: DPW Booth #2117
Author Panel
12:30 – 1:30 PM: Alexandra Bracken (Passenger) with Sara J. Maasand Susan Dennard
Location: Room W470
Author Panel
1:30 – 2:30 PM: Melissa de la Cruz (Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel) with Danielle Page and Kami Garcia
Location: Room W475
In-Booth Pre-Sale/Signing
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Pre-sale event for Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel with Melissa de la Cruz
Location: DPW Booth #2117
Second Tsum Tsum Prize Drawing for Raffle
4:30 PM
Location: DPW Booth #2117
WHERE: Book Expo America
Disney Booth #2117
McCormick Place
2301 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
ABOUT DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world's largest publisher of children's books, magazines, and apps, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. DPW creates and publishes books and magazines both vertically in-house and through an extensive worldwide licensing structure. As a leader in digital products, DPW creates best-selling eBook titles and best-in-class original apps. DPW is also committed to the educational development of children around the world through Disney Learning, which includes Disney Imagicademy, as well as Disney English and other Disney-themed learning products. Headquartered in Glendale, California, DPW publishes books, magazines and digital products in 68 countries in more than 50 languages. For more information, visit www.disneypublishing.com
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