2025 Events:
Tuesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Milford Adult Education course “Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book”
Learn from award-winning children’s author, Katie Carroll, what
it takes to write a book for the current market of children’s
literature, from picture books to young adult, and the publishing
options for seeing that book in readers’ hands. Scroll down to the Wait! There’s More section to find the class listing. Register for this in-person class here.
Foran High School, 80 Foran Road, Milford, CT 06460
2024 Events:
Saturday, December 21, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Holiday Author Celebration at the Westbrook Outlets
Connecticut Book Festivals presents a Holiday Author Celebration at the Westbrook Outlets. Join Katie L. Carroll and 60 other local authors for a book signing and Christmas market. Get all your last-minute shopping done get it all wrapped at the $5 donation gift-wrapping booth. Santa and Stewie the Duck will be there!
Westbrook Outlets, Suite D130 of the Holiday Corridor
314 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, CT 06498
Thursday, November 14, 5-6 p.m. ET – New England SCBWI Virtual ShopTalk – Best Practices for Navigating Social Media
Baffled by booktok? Wondering about reels? Social media can be a powerful tool for children’s book authors and illustrators to connect with readers, librarians, and booksellers. But it can also be intimidating to navigate the ever-changing social media landscape. Learn the nuances of the different platforms, brainstorm content ideas, and discuss best practices in this workshop by award-winning author Katie L. Carroll. A recording will be available to registered participants for one month after the event. PLEASE NOTE – You must register before the event in order to have access to the video. Register here
Tuesdays, October 29, November 12, and November 19, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book Adult Education Class
Learn from award-winning children’s author, Katie Carroll, what it takes to write a book for the current market of children’s literature, from picture books to young adult, and the publishing options for seeing that book in readers’ hands. For more information or to register, visit the Milford Adult Education Program website.
Saturday, October 26, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Boo! Book Fair & Storytime
Enjoy storytime, trick-or-treating, crafts, and a book sale with local authors at Gather on Hopmeadow in Simsbury! Katie will have copies of her latest picture book Grammy’s Halloween Scare, as well as a selection of her other books.
Gather on Hopmeadow, 961 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
Sunday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. – Barnes & Noble North Haven
Join us for a Halloween costume storytime with local author Katie L. Carroll! Wear your favorite Halloween costume, come meet Katie, and grab a signed copy of her picture book, Grammy’s Halloween Scare.
North Haven Crossing, 470 Universal Drive North, North Haven, CT 06473
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – Barnes & Noble Meriden
It’s a costume storytime with author Katie L. Carroll and her newest picture book Grammy’s Halloween Scare! Dress in your Halloween best for an interactive reading of the book, and pick up a signed copy.
Townline Square Annex, 533 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450
Sunday, March 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Books & Brews III
Grab a signed book and a locally-crafted brew with Katie and a slate of 20 authors at Rule of 3 Brewing in East Hampton, CT. Katie will have her full line-up of books available for purchase.
201 West High Street, (Rt. 66), East Hampton, CT
Watch Katie’s Indie Author Project Expert Session: Balancing Writing and Parenting
