Little Shop of Stories presents The Decatur Children’s Book Festival, May 3-5th in Decatur, GA.
Children’s Stage: Vicki and Allen Wells will be on the children’s stage Sunday, May 5th at 11:30am.
Vicki will read Molly’s Tuxedo for a Story Time at Reston, VA indie bookstore at 11:00 am.
Panelist: Soft Censorship of LGBTQIA+ Content and its Chilling Effect on the Children's Book World Saturday June 29, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Moderator: Reaching Kids Through Age Ranges & Experiences Sunday, June 30, 2024 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Virtual programming with Vicki Johnson and Julia A. Mills, picture book creators, who will present to The Young Writers Initiative at Hollins University
Vicki will be on two panels at NCTE
"I Got This: Picture Books that Celebrate Agency and Taking Action"
and
"Heart, Hope, Humanity - Happiness: Bringing Queer Picture Book Joy to the Classroom"
Dates and times TBA
Banned Books — Censorship, Free Expression, and LGBTQ Identity
Featuring a panel of authors whose books have been subject to bans, this event will examine the context surrounding the surge in calls to censor books that depict the lives of LGBTQ people. In addition, panelists will discuss potential policy solutions that could help protect free expression.
UPDATE: Due to weather, Vicki will be unable to attend this event. She will reschedule. But the event will be held with three other authors! Beat the midwinter doldrums with story time at Scrawl Books!
Join us on Saturday, February 17 at 11AM as we welcome Hanh Bui, Zara González Hoang, Vicki Johnson, and Rashin Kheiriyeh! They’ll be reading a variety of picture books that are sure to warm you from the inside out.at SCRAWL BOOKS on Feb 17th at 11am.
From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology.
Join us in celebrating the launch of Robin Ha's new book, The Fox Maidens! We'll be having a party open to everyone, with all of Robin's titles available. Robin will also be interviewed by award-winning, local author Vicki Johnson (Molly's Tuxedo). Learn about Korean mythology, grab a signed copy, and don't miss out on the fun!
Multiple readings in NYC Public Schools
So You Want to Write for Children? Join us for a conversation with a diverse panel of 2023 debut picture book creators. Learn about their publishing journeys, how they brought their ideas to life, how they landed their book deals, and more. Bring your questions about the mysterious world of publishing! They probably have answers! Birch Tree Bookstore: Leesburg, VA 2-3pm
Nov 18, 2023 10 am - 4 pm
Duke Energy Convention Center
Picture Book Panel: “Worth a Thousand Words: Picture Books that Inspire." Panelists: Samuel Narh, Vicki Johnson, Annie Ruth, and Chris Sickels. Moderator: Rebecca Sheir.
All day, free book festival in downtown Austin TX,
Find Vicki at the Read Me a Story tent Sunday, Nov 12th at 1:30pm CDT with a book signing to follow at 2pm.
Meet the Author and Book signing at Halloween event 10am - 2pm
Meet the Author of Molly’s Tuxedo and enjoy a storytime at 11am.
Educators' Night at WordPlay on Tuesday, October 10 from 5PM - 7PM, meet picture book creators Gary R. Gray, Vicki Johnson, and Ashley Belote!
Meet the Author and Book Signing: The Spectrum at Reston Town Center
11816 Spectrum Center Suite K-27; Reston, VA 20190
Friday, Sept 15: Featured Authors Panel Discussion, 7pm, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, King Street, Shepherdstown, WV
Saturday, Sept 16: Storytime and Signing Molly’s Tuxedo at Four Seasons Bookstore, 114 W. German St., Shepherdstown, WV. 1pm Sponsored by Panhandle Pride
Special Storytime with Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid https://www.carlemuseum.org/visit/events/special-storytime-vicki-johnson-and-gillian-reid
Join Vicki for a Story Time and book signing at Barnes & Noble at Harrisonburg Crossing, Harrisonburg, VA at 1pm.
Meet the author and hear a story time at C. Burr Artz Library in Frederick, MD! Books will be available for signing and purchase.
Sponsored by Curious Iguana and C. Burr Artz Library.
Location – Community Room, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 East Patrick Street, Frederick MD
Panel speaker (virtual). Free to Register. LIBRARIANS + EDUCATORS: Join us July 27th for our third annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists dedicated to the extraordinary craft of picture books! Come for a day packed with keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators. Vicki will be on the 12:00-12:50 Panel - School Days: New Titles explore the fun, challenges, and friendships of a day at school.
Adventures for the Next Generation: Inspiring the next generation is a huge responsibility. Comic Con Special Guest Mariko Tamaki (I am Not Starfire), Alexandra Bracken (Silver in the Bone), Jim Di Bartolo (Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space), Vicki Johnson (Molly’s Tuxedo), Shannon Messenger (The Keeper of the Lost Cities series), Laini Taylor (Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space), and Margaret Owen (Painted Devils) discuss the power and joy that goes into crafting strong protagonists that future generations can look up to. Moderated by librarian Judy Prince-Neeb.
Join Vicki for a Storytime at City of Asylum Books. Books will be available for signing and purchase. Free in-person and live-stream tickets: https://cityofasylum.org/program/alphabet-city-kids-mollys-tux/
Join Vicki for a Storytime and book signing at Barnes & Noble in Annapolis, MD at 1pm.
East City Bookshop on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC welcomes Vicki Johnson for Saturday Morning Storytime to read her picture book, Molly's Tuxedo.
Vicki will be signing books at Winchester Book Gallery, 11am - 1pm.
Join Vicki at WordPlay on Main Street in Wardensville to celebrate launch day of Molly’s Tuxedo!
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Meet the author and book signing at the American Library Association Annual conference in Chicago: June 24th at the Little Bee Books booth.
Vicki will be a part of Awesome Con’s 10th Anniversary Year.
Program Title: Getting Your Writing Out: A Debut Author Panel
Date: Sunday, June 18
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 4:45 PM
Room/Location: Room 209
Meet Vicki at the launch of the “All Together Now” Youth Summer Reading Program at the beautiful Handley Library in Winchester, VA! Meet the author event. Books will be available to view and pre-order on site.
