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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
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thomas Jefferson Building - LJ 119

10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540

Find more information here.

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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
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
  • Google Calendar ICS

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
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mac and Jon Klassen will be signing books at the Christmas Customer Evening at Waterstones Piccadilly

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Dublin, CA— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Nov
24
2:00 PM14:00

Dublin, CA— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

  • Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Public Event at Barnes & Noble in Dublin

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Raleigh, NC— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Nov
23
10:30 AM10:30

Raleigh, NC— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 PM 10:30 23:00
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Public Event at Quail Ridge Bookstore

Ticketed event

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Southern Pines, NC— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Nov
22
4:00 PM16:00

Southern Pines, NC— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

  • Friday, November 22, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 16:00 17:30
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Public Event with The Country Bookshop

Ticketed event

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Seattle, WA— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Nov
19
5:00 PM17:00

Seattle, WA— SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024
  • 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 17:00 18:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Public Event at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park

17171 Bothell Way NE #A101, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Santa Cruz, CA — SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS
Nov
18
4:00 PM16:00

Santa Cruz, CA — SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

  • Monday, November 18, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Public Event at Bookshop Santa Cruz

1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Austin, TX — Will This Paperclip Destroy the World?!?
Nov
16
4:00 PM16:00

Austin, TX — Will This Paperclip Destroy the World?!?

  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 16:00 16:45
  • Google Calendar ICS

Texas Book Festival / Next Chapter Tent

Join Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris in conversation about the third volume in their hilarious The First Cat In Space graphic novel series! Book signing to follow.

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

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Frisco, TX — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

Frisco, TX — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 PM CT

Barnes & Noble signing and meet-and-greet (Not a ticketed show)

hosted by Barnes & Noble

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Tulsa, OK — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00

Tulsa, OK — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
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Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 PM CT

hosted by Magic City Books

TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH MAGIC CITY BOOKS

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Wichita, KS — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
11
11:00 AM11:00

Wichita, KS — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Monday, November 11, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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Monday, November 11 at 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Exploration Place

hosted by Watermark Books & Café

TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH WATERMARK BOOKS

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Kansas City, MO — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
10
3:00 PM15:00

Kansas City, MO — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Sunday, November 10, 2024
  • 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 15:00 16:00
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Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 PM CT

Venue: Lucky Rabbit Books at The Rabbit hOle

TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE RABBIT H0LE

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Ames, IA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
9
3:00 PM15:00

Ames, IA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 15:00 16:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 PM CT
Venue: Ames City Auditorium

Hosted by Dog-Eared Books

LINK TO TICKETS

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Naperville, IL — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

Naperville, IL — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM CT
Venue: The Yellow Box Theater

hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop

LINK TO TICKETS

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Decatur, GA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
6
6:00 PM18:00

Decatur, GA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00 PM ET 
Venue: Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School

hosted by Little Shop of Stories 

LINK TO TICKETS

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Palo Alto, CA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00

Palo Alto, CA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Monday, November 4, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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Monday, November 4 at 6:00 PM PT 
Venue: Cubberly Community Center Theatre
hosted by Linden Tree Books

LINK TO TICKETS

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Berkeley, CA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!
Nov
3
11:00 AM11:00

Berkeley, CA — FIRST CAT IN SPACE LIVE!

  • Sunday, November 3, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sunday, November 3 at 11:00 AM PT 
Venue: Freight & Salvage
hosted by Mrs. Dalloway’s

LINK TO TICKETS

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May
4
11:00 AM11:00

BAY AREA BOOK FEST — FAMILY DAY

  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Berkeley Public Library's Central Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mac will be at the Bay Area Book Festival Family Day on May 4th at the Berkeley Public Library's Central Branch!

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Bologna Children's Book Fair — Meeting & Signing
Apr
10
7:30 PM19:30

Bologna Children's Book Fair — Meeting & Signing

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Giannino Stoppani Libreria (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meeting and Signing with Mac at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 PM at the Giannino Stoppani Bookstore

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Bologna Children's Book Fair — Signing
Apr
10
12:00 PM12:00

Bologna Children's Book Fair — Signing

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book signing with Mac at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Monday, April 10th at 12 PM at the Terre di mezzo stand

A36, PAD 36

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Bologna Children's Book Fair — Signing
Apr
8
11:30 AM11:30

Bologna Children's Book Fair — Signing

  • Monday, April 8, 2024
  • 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book signing with Mac at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Monday, April 8th at 11:30 AM at the Terre di mezzo stand

A36, PAD 36

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San Francisco, CA — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? event with Jon Klassen
Dec
10
10:00 PM22:00

San Francisco, CA — HOW DOES SANTA GO DOWN THE CHIMNEY? event with Jon Klassen

  • Sunday, December 10, 2023
  • 10:00 PM 11:00 PM 22:00 23:00
  • BFUU Fellowship Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hosted by MOTHER at the San Francisco Ferry Building
Register here. (Registration is free but necessary!)

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