Events
Breakfast with Authors
Maryam Kia is a featured author with her picture book A Suitcase Full at SBCEO’s 74th annual Breakfast with the Authors. Through conversations about their work and creative processes, over an intimate breakfast setting, featured guests share how stories are written, illustrated, and brought to life while engaging with participants and one another.
ED Talk
Maryam Kia presents “Learning the Language of Resilience: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know.” The first 100 registrants get a free copy of A Suitcase Full!
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is a fun-filled, free, family friendly community event at Orange Coast College, featuring authors, illustrators, exhibitors, activities, and all things children’s literature. Maryam Kia’s A Suitcase Full is feature in Red Tent #13, where you can get a signed copy of her book, interact, and find activities. She is on the Orange Stage for a Reading at 2:15 pm!
Belonging Institute “From Curiosity to Connection”
A Suitcase Full is a featured book during this institute for early childhood educators seeking to nurture literacy and belonging in their classrooms. Participants enjoy an author visit from Maryam Kia.
School Library Journal Picture Book Palooza
SLJ Picture Book Palooza is an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. Register for a day dedicated to their craft and hard work, with a schedule that includes keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators.