Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us and hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a range of topics, from puzzling science to epic fantasy to decluttering your home. Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, there is nothing quite like listening to insightful talks by authors you have read or new ones you are just discovering. You never know what will catch your interest. Attend these events at no cost from the comfort of home.
In July, join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo on Tue., July 9 at noon. DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series (grades Pre K – 2), the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series! Register for the access link.
Next, get ready to survive the summer with Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Tue., July 16 at noon. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out how to defeat them. The Last Kids on Earth series is perfect for grades 3 – 6. Register for the access link.
After that, you’re invited to learn the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo on Tue., July 23 at noon! In this exciting visit, Acevedo will discuss her work and provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling young adult novel-in-verse, The Poet X. Register for the access link.
For the last Virtual Author Visit in July, join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life. Santat’s book is a good fit for grades 5 – 8. This Virtual Author Visit will be on Tue., July 30 at noon. Register for the access link.
Learn more and see upcoming authors on our Virtual Author Visits page or check out past Virtual Author Visits here!
More Upcoming Virtual Author Visits
- Wed., Aug. 7 at noon: Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
- Thu., Aug. 15 at noon: The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens with Irena Smith, PhD
- Wed., Aug. 21 at 5 p.m.: An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt