We invite educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, and creative grownups of all kinds to join Mac in a conversation inspired by his book, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children. It’s time to reexamine great literature hiding in plain sight: the children’s picture book! NOTE: This event is currently full; please use the Register Now button to… Read more
Behold! The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is hitting the road! Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults. Island Readers & Writers is thrilled to welcome Mac Barnett to Maine—his only East Coast stop on the 2026 Ambassador Tour! Join Us Read more
Come and enjoy an interactive family storytime with Miss Celine, IRW’s Literacy Coordinator! Each family who attends will receive a free copy of the book, and storytime guide to keep reading & learning at home. Storytime will run from 12:30pm–1:00pm. This event is free & open to the public, no registration is required. Book Bites… Read more
This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Maya read her picture book Not Little and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more
This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Maya read her picture book Good Morning, Morning! and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more
This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Rebecca read her picture book Who Loves Blueberries? and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more
Welcome educators & librarians of all kinds! Join IRW for our signature professional development event: the Dear Teacher conference! REGISTER Read more
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