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Kidquake: Upper Elementary
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:15am - 12:15pm PDT
San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium
Sponsored by Mary A. Crocker Trust and the Sam Mazza Foundation
Book donations sponsored by Candlewick Press
Co-presented with San Francisco Public Library

Our acclaimed Kidquake programs for children’s books; authors, illustrators, poets, and bookmakers provide readings, discussions, and workshops designed to fuel kids’ imagination. This morning’s two sessions, for kids in 3rd to 5th grades, begin at 10:15AM and 11:15AM. Featuring authors Nidhi Chanani and Mae Respicio, plus an exciting draw-off between Chanani and illustrator Bo Lu, with workshops (by lottery) from Bettina Pauly, Jason Shiga, and 826 Valencia. Advance sign-up required, for in-person student groups at litquake.org/kidquake. FREE
Authors and Participants
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Bo Lu

Bo Lu moved from Taipei to Kansas at 7, knowing just three English words: "Apple," "Banana," and "so-so." Before she could speak, pictures were her friends. Now, as an author and illustrator, Bo creates stories where everyone can explore big feelings and feel less alone, even without... Read More →
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Bettina Pauly

Bettina Pauly studied at the Academy of Art University San Francisco in the Book Arts and Letterpress program and took many classes at SF Center for the Book before she became an instructor. Most of the time she is still the student, even when she teaches.
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Jason Shiga

Jason Shiga was born and raised in Oakland. He has been drawing comics since 1996. His comics have a geeky side and often feature exciting uses of mathematics. Many are interactive, requiring the reader to make choices to move the story along. He has created many graphic novels, comic... Read More →
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826 Valencia

826 Valencia is dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills. In a podcasting field trip to 826 Valencia’s Tenderloin Center, kids visit King Carl’s Emporium for a one-of-a-kind experience. Staff and tutors guide students in writing and recording... Read More →
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Nidhi Chanani

Nidhi Chanani is an award-winning author and illustrator. Her graphic novels include Pashmina, Jukebox the Shark Princess series and the Super Boba Cafe series. She also has a number of picture books including I will be fierce, Strong, Binny’s Diwali, What Will My Story Be and Quiet... Read More →
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Mae Respicio

Mae Respicio is an award-winning author of middle grade novels including The House That Lou Built, which won the Asian/Pacific American Libraries Association Honor Award and was an NPR Best Book. Her titles have been on many “best books” and state reading lists and her most recent... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:15am - 12:15pm PDT
San Francisco Public Library Koret Auditorium
  Kidquake

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