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New York City — Consider the Picture Book with Jennifer Garner
Dec
5
8:00 PM20:00

New York City — Consider the Picture Book with Jennifer Garner

  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
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Join Mac and actress Jennifer Garner for a grown-up conversation about kids’ books.

Hosted by the 92nd Street Y.

Tickets here.

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Austin, TX – with Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey!
Nov
18
5:00 PM17:00

Austin, TX – with Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey!

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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Joint event with Mac and the Pumphrey Brothers, hosted by BookPeople

RSVP here.

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Berkeley, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
15
11:00 AM11:00

Berkeley, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Saturday, Nov. 15 @ 11:00 AM

Freight and Salvage - 2020 Addison St.

Hosted by Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore

Tickets here.

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Hillsboro, OR — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
14
4:00 PM16:00

Hillsboro, OR — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Friday, November 14, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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Friday, Nov. 14 @ 4:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Hillsboro - 11125 NE Evergreen Pkwy.

Tickets here.

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Lake Forest Park, WA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

Lake Forest Park, WA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Thursday, Nov. 13 @ 6:00 PM

Third Place Books - 17171 Bothell Way NE

Tickets here.

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Spanish Fork, UT — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
12
6:30 PM18:30

Spanish Fork, UT — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
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Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ 6:30 PM

East Meadows Elementary - 1287 South 2130 East

Hosted by Poppy Books & Gifts

Tickets here.

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St. Paul, MN — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00

St. Paul, MN — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Tuesday, Nov. 11 @ 6:00 PM

St. Catherine University - 2004 Randolph Ave.

Hosted by Red Balloon Bookshop

Tickets here.

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St. Louis, MO — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00

St. Louis, MO — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Monday, November 10, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Monday, Nov. 10 @ 6:00PM

Clayton High School Theatre — 1 Mark Twain Cir

Hosted by Left Bank Books

Tickets here.

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Pittsboro, NC — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
9
2:00 PM14:00

Pittsboro, NC — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Sunday, November 9, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
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Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 2:00 PM

The Fearrington Barn - 220 Market St.

Hosted by McIntyre’s Books

Tickets here.

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Richmond, VA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
8
4:00 PM16:00

Richmond, VA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 4:00 PM

Louis F. Ryan Recital Hall – 6010 Fergusson Rd.

Hosted by bbgb

Tickets here.

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Brooklyn, NY — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

Brooklyn, NY — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Friday, November 7, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
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Friday, Nov 7 @ 6:00 PM

Brooklyn Public Library, Dweck Center — 10 Grand Army Plaza

Hosted by Books Are Magic

Tickets here.

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Pittsburgh, PA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Pittsburgh, PA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Thursday, November 6, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Thursday, Nov. 6 @ 6:00 PM

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall – 4400 Forbes Ave.

Register here.

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Nashville, TN — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
4
6:30 PM18:30

Nashville, TN — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 18:30 19:30
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Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ 6:30 PM

The Ensworth School - 211 Ensworth Ave.

Hosted by Parnassus Books

Tickets

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Pasadena, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00

Pasadena, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Monday, November 3, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Monday, Nov. 3 @ 6:00 PM

Marshall Fundamental School - 990 N Allen Ave, Pasadena

Hosted by Vroman’s Bookshop

Tickets here.

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Santa Cruz, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris
Nov
2
4:00 PM16:00

Santa Cruz, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE! with Shawn Harris

  • Sunday, November 2, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 4:00 PM

Santa Cruz High School – 415 Walnut Ave.

Hosted by Bookshop Santa Cruz

Tickets here.

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Greensboro, NC — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Greensboro, NC — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature

  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
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Greensboro! Come read a picture book with Mac Barnett!

Saturday, October 25 at 10am.

NC A&T's Harrison Auditorium — 1009 Bluford Street Greensboro, NC  27401.

RSVP here.

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Manvel, TX — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

Manvel, TX — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature

  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Houston! Come read a picture book with Mac Barnett!

Thursday, October 23 at 6pm.

Alvin ISD Liberty Alumni Hall — 10855 CR 65, Rosharon, TX, 77583.

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Oakland, CA — Quiet Noisy Night at Local Economy
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

Oakland, CA — Quiet Noisy Night at Local Economy

  • Friday, October 17, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
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Mac will read Margaret Wise Brown’s trippy, beautiful work, The Quiet Noisy Book, and some special guests will chime in, reflecting on the elements of this strange little book.

RSVP here.

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Elkhart, IN — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature
Oct
14
6:00 PM18:00

Elkhart, IN — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Elkhart! Come read a picture book with Mac Barnett!

Tuesday, October 14 at 6pm.

Concord Junior High School Cafetorium — 59397 Co Rd 11, Elkhart, IN 46517.

RSVP here.

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New York City — Looking at Picture Books Live: a Conversation with Jon Klassen
Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

New York City — Looking at Picture Books Live: a Conversation with Jon Klassen

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
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Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot hosts a conversation about how picture books work, including a close look at a couple of picture books we love (and one that we made together).

Ticket required.

Separate ticketed reception with buffet dinner to follow.

TICKETS


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Hanover, PA — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature
Sep
23
6:00 PM18:00

Hanover, PA — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Hanover! Come read a picture book with Mac Barnett!

Tuesday, September 23 at 6pm.

Guthrie Memorial Library — 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA 17331.

RSVP here.

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Coronado, CA  — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature Tour
May
20
4:00 PM16:00

Coronado, CA — National Ambassador For Young People's Literature Tour

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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Mac’s ambassadorial tour launches with a public event at Coronado Public Library on Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. in Coronado, California.

Books available for purchase through Warwick’s Bookstore.

Find more information and register here.

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San Francisco, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Feb
22
11:00 AM11:00

San Francisco, CA — THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Shawn and Mac present: An immersive experience and 360-degree theatrical experience celebrating the New York Times bestselling First Cat in Space Series, featuring song, dance, and funny voices. Hosted by McSweeney's at the International Library of Youth Writing.

Get tickets here.

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Virtual — Orange Beak Evening with Author Mac Barnett
Feb
20
5:00 PM17:00

Virtual — Orange Beak Evening with Author Mac Barnett

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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Mac will be discussing writing for children, his career and books so far, his inspirations and process. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session, so you can ask Mac any questions you might have.

Buy tickets here.

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Feb
9
12:00 PM12:00

Bethesda, MD: Storytime and Signing at Wonderland Books

  • Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • 7920B Norfolk Avenue Bethesda, MD, 20814 United States (map)
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More information here

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Washington, DC: Live! At the Library: Story Time for Grownups with Cece Bell, Raúl the Third, Jon Scieszka and National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, Mac Barnett
Feb
6
6:30 PM18:30

Washington, DC: Live! At the Library: Story Time for Grownups with Cece Bell, Raúl the Third, Jon Scieszka and National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, Mac Barnett

  • Thursday, February 6, 2025
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
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Thomas Jefferson Building - LJ 119

10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540

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Washington, DC: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Inauguration
Feb
6
10:30 AM10:30

Washington, DC: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Inauguration

  • Thursday, February 6, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
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This event will be livestreamed on YouTube. It will be available for viewing afterwards in the Library of Congress's Event Videos collection.

Find more information here.

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London, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?
Dec
8
1:00 PM13:00

London, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?

  • Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
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Family event and book signing with Mac and Jon Klassen at Pickled Pepper Books

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Birmingham, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00

Birmingham, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?

  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
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Family event and book signing with Mac and Jon Klassen at Waterstones Birmingham

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Oxford, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00

Oxford, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?

  • Friday, December 6, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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A conversation between Mac & Jon Klassen with Tom de Freston at Blackwell's, Broad Street Oxford

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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London, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

London, UK — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY?

  • Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Mac and Jon Klassen will be signing books at the Christmas Customer Evening at Waterstones Piccadilly

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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