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!

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!

SBCEO’s 74th annual Breakfast with the Authors brings together children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers to celebrate the joy of reading and the power of literature. Maryam Kia is a featured author with her picture book A Suitcase Full. Through conversations about their work and creative processes, featured guests share how stories are written, illustrated, and brought to life while engaging with participants and one another. In an intimate breakfast setting, participants are invited to discover new books and creative voices, deepen their love of literature, and connect with a community where stories are valued, shared, and created.