Children's Day 2015

Picture Book Stage

Picture Book Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
10:00
Come listen to your favorite children’s book authors read! All readings are followed by book signings at the adjacent signing table.

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What Are You Waiting For? Kevin Henkes, in conversation with Jon Scieszka

NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Auditorium
September 19, 2015
10:00

What Are You Waiting For? Kevin Henkes, in conversation with Jon Scieszka.  Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes launches his new book, Waiting, with a reading and a short look at his career through photos and drawings. Then he sits down with bestselling author and funny man Jon Scieszka （Guys Read）to discuss their books, their affinity for animal characters（not crackers）, and Q&A with the audience. Book signing to follow.

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Pop-Up Books.

Workshop Spot, 4th Floor
September 19, 2015
11:00
Pop-Up Books. Make simple pop-ups with Esther K Smith, author of How to Make Books, Magic Books & Paper Toys, and the forthcoming Making Books With Kids. Transform a bookmark into a mini-popup book--and then make your own version if you feel inspired. Ages 6 and up, parents must accompany children.

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Where We Belong

Young Readers Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
11:00
Where We Belong. NYT bestselling author of Wonder, R.J. Palacio is joined by newcomer Kat Yeh（The Truth About Twinkie Pie）and critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu（Rules for Stealing Stars）to discuss fitting in, standing out, and all of the heartbreaking and hopeful places in between. Moderated by author and editor Andrew Harwell（The Spider Ring）.

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Creativity in Engineering Science and Technology（CrEST）

Workshop Spot, 4th Floor
September 19, 2015
12:00

Creativity in Engineering Science and Technology（CrEST）. The CrEST program emphasizes hands-on, lab-based demonstrations, experiments, and projects that offer important learning experiences related to circuitry, electronics, mechanical systems, physical computing, robotics and other STEM disciplines. The CrEST program was designed by NYU-Poly’s Center for K-12 STEM Education, and the curriculum is adapted from courses taught at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program（ITP） by Dustyn Roberts, a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at NYU-Poly.

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What a Character!

Young Readers Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
12:00
What a Character! Lovable, laughable, and unforgettable, favorite chapter book characters always have the most engaging personalities—and the most memorable names. Authors Abby Hanlon（Dory Fantasmagory）, Lenore Look（Alvin Ho and Ruby Lu）, and Jon Scieszka （Frank Einstein）come together to discuss their inspiration behind creating—and naming—their beloved characters. Moderated by Anica Rissi（Anna Banana）.

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Music Class Today with David Weinstone

Workshop Spot, 4th Floor
September 19, 2015
13:00
Join David Weinstone author of Music Class Today for a musical storytime event. Weinstone is the creator of the legendary Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals interactive music classes for children.  Co-presented by BAM. 

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Readers Theatre of Mystery and Magic

Young Readers Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
13:00
Readers Theatre of Mystery and Magic. Stories of magic that goes awry, creatures from the dark woods, and a mysterious island all come to life when Chris Grabenstein（The Island of Dr. Libris）Tracey Baptiste（The Jumbies）, Emily Jenkins, and Sarah Mylnowski（Upside Down Magic）engage in a lively and expressive round of readers theatre, reading short scripts adapted from their novels. Audience participation encouraged! Moderated by Adam Gidwitz.

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Do You Dig Worms?!

Workshop Spot, 4th Floor
September 19, 2015
14:00
Do You Dig Worms?! Join Kevin McCloskey, author of We Dig Worms!, as he celebrates the life of the lowly and beloved worm through drawings, readings and an amazing worm race. 30-minute program.

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Greek Gods, Other Worlds and Natural Disasters

Young Readers Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
14:00
Greek Gods, Other Worlds and Natural Disasters. NYT bestselling authors Kazu Kibuishi （Amulet）, George O’Connor （Olympians）and Lauren Tarshis（I Survived）have an extraordinary ability to capture the rapt and devoted attention of young readers and deliver thrills and action aplenty in their bestselling series. Join these three creators for a lively reading and discussion of their work as well as a Q&A where fans can ask all of their most pressing questions.

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​Don’t Antagonize Me!

Young Readers Stage（MetroTech Commons）
September 19, 2015
15:00

Don’t Antagonize Me! Whether they’re friendly adversaries, arch rivals, or sworn enemies, the best antagonists can make life extremely difficult...and books extremely fun. Join author and editor Jeff Salane（Justice）as he moderates a lively conversation with authors Stuart Gibbs（Evil Spy School）, Kate Milford（Greenglass House）, and Erin Entrada Kelly （Blackbird Fly）about what makes a good antagonist, and how bad deeds can lead to great stories.

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How to Tell a Story

Workshop Spot, 4th Floor
September 19, 2015
15:00
How to Tell a Story. Children’s author Daniel Nayeri （How to Tell a Story：1 Book + 20 Story Blocks = A Million Adventures） will take children（ages 6 and up）on a storytelling adventure using color-coded blocks from his new interactive project How to Tell a Story. Participants will learn the craft of telling tales while being empowered to teach and regale the audience with their own words.

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Illustrators in Action

NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Auditorium
September 19, 2015
15:00
Illustrators in Action. Come see beloved children’s book illustrators go to toe to toe with in a live action drawing competition featuring Kevin Sherry（Monsters on the Run）, Diana Wege （A Day with Bonefish Joe）, George O’Connor（If I Had a Triceratops）, Aimee Sicuro（Bright Sky, Starry City）, Frank Morrison（Little Melba and her Big Trombone）.

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