Wednesday, October 16
The VCBF Bookshop will be located in Dorrill Lee Grand, and book signings will occur during the lunch break from 12:15pm-1:00pm
Elementary
Get Moody with Judy
Join author Megan McDonald for an exciting and interactive adventure with Judy Moody! Participants will explore the world of Judy Moody, unleash their creativity, and learn about writing from the beloved author herself.
Session 1 (9:45-10:30am)
Upper Elementary
Todd Parr is Back!
Join long-time VCBF favorite Todd Parr as he introduces his new book, "You Will Always Have Me," and revisits old favorites!
When you fall down.
When you are scared.
If you get a bad haircut.
You will always have me!
How Do Animals Dance?
Join award-winning author Cece Bell as she shares her latest book, Animal Albums. Kids will create their own "Animal Album" by choosing an animal and composing a short melody or rhythm that represents it. Full of music and dancing!
A Little Tomfoolery
Join renowned illustrator Barbara McClintock as she takes children on a visual journey that will have them singing, drawing, and telling their own amazing stories! Barbara will take kids on a creative journey that they will never forget!
Session 2 (10:45-11:30am)
Join the beloved author and illustrator Nick Bruel for an exciting and interactive program based on the Bad Kitty series. Just how bad IS Bad Kitty? It seems trouble always seems to find her, no matter how good she tries to be. Join Nick Bruel to find out just how bad Bad Kitty really is!
Get Creative with Bad Kitty
Doodle through the Apocolypse!
See if you have what it takes to survive the monster-zombie apocalypse. Draw your own inventions in Quint's workshop, design a kids-only hangout that will rival Jack's treehouse, put together your dream post-apocalyptic warrior outfits and weapons with Max and Jay!
Wednesday, October 16
Join the beloved author and illustrator Nick Bruel for an exciting and interactive program based on the Bad Kitty series. Just how bad IS Bad Kitty? It seems trouble always seems to find her, no matter how good she tries to be. Join Nick Bruel to find out just how bad Bad Kitty really is!
How Many Villains are too Many?
Did you know supervillains do not come up with their own evil plans! The shocking truth? Every supervillain scheme comes from the mind of a single bad guy. Create your own supervillains in this action-packed session with Max Brallier and Jay Cooper!
Get Moody with Judy
Join author Megan McDonald for an exciting and interactive adventure with Judy Moody! Participants will explore the world of Judy Moody, unleash their creativity, and learn about writing from the beloved author herself.
Robots in Space
Jonathan combines creative storytelling with real robotics and geology activities. Kids will dive into the world of Rover and Speck, learn about robotics and geology, and engage in fun, educational activities involving real robots.
Todd Parr is Back!
Join long-time VCBF favorite Todd Parr as he introduces his new book, "You Will Always Have Me," and revisits old favorites!
When you fall down.
When you are scared.
If you get a bad haircut.
You will always have me!
Which is Your Instrument?
Cece Bell and the Longwood Center for Community Music invite you to come to their instrument petting zoo! Have you ever wanted to try the tuba? You can! What about the drums? No problem! Who knows what instrument might be the one for you?
Back to (Magic) School
If you think going back to school is stressful, be thankful you aren’t Frankie Cardi. When Franki gets sent to boarding school (and this is NOT your ordinary boarding school), things get weirder and weirder. Can the magic she is learning help her escape?
Let’s Grab the Mic!
VCBF Rapper-in Residence Malik-16 introduces children to the art of hip hop by using rhythm, rhymes, and beats to explore and engage with books and stories. This program will help children connect with literature in a fun, energetic, and relevant way.
If you think going back to school is stressful, be thankful you aren’t Frankie Cardi. When Franki gets sent to boarding school ( this is NOT your ordinary boarding school), things get weirder and weirder. Can the magic she is learning help her escape?
Illustrator Face-Off!
Barbara McClintock and Tim Ering, go head-to-head in an exciting Illustrator Face-Off! As the clock ticks, these two master illustrators will be given a surprise theme and will have to create artwork in real-time. With each stroke of the pen and brush, kids will witness their unique creative processes unfold!
Middle
EEEEK!
Perfect for scary story lovers who are looking for humor with their helpings of horror. Ready to meet the Boogerman? What about the magical, delightful, and deadly Unicorn Poop? Only Russell Ginns could make being scared so much fun! HILLARIFYING session!
Tim’s Rollicking Adventure!
No one knows adventure better than beloved VCBF author and illustrator, Tim Ering. Whether it’s crossing the equator on an aircraft carrier to catching some of the biggest fish you’ve ever seen, Tim can spin anything into a the world’s most exciting story.
OMG, Middle School!
Dive into the world of middle school with cartoonist Jason Platt, creating your own comic adventures, and learning about the cartooning process from Jason himself. I mean, how bad can middle school be REALLY? (Oh my goodness, there is a dance coming!)
Get Creative with Bad Kitty
Put Some Robots in that Story!
"Rover and Speck" author Jonathan Roth shares tips on creating a story that incorporates robots. Robots can do all sorts of things people can’t do (they can really do whatever you want them to do!). What would be the perfect robot for your story?
OMG, Middle School!
Dive into the world of middle school with cartoonist Jason Platt, creating your own comic adventures, and learning about the cartooning process from Jason himself. I mean, how bad can middle school be REALLY? (Oh my goodness, there is a dance coming!)
Back to (Magic) School
Wednesday, October 16
Todd Parr is Back!
Join long-time VCBF favorite Todd Parr as he introduces his new book, "You Will Always Have Me," and revisits old favorites!
When you fall down.
When you are scared.
If you get a bad haircut.
You will always have me!
VMFA Artmobile
VMFA on the Road is the museum’s 21st-century Artmobile, coming to you from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Come explore this traveling exhibition during its special appearance at the VCBF!
Let’s Grab the Mic!
VCBF Rapper-in Residence Malik-16 introduces children to the art of hip hop by using rhythm, rhymes, and beats to explore and engage with books and stories. This program will help older kids connect with literature in a fun, energetic, and relevant way.
Wednesday, October 16
Which is Your Instrument?
Cece Bell and the Longwood Center for Community Music invite you to come to their instrument petting zoo! Have you ever wanted to try the tuba? You can! What about the drums? No problem! Who knows what instrument might be the one for you?
Judy Moody Collage
When Judy Moody’s teacher, Mr. Todd, assigns a project he calls a “Me collage,” Judy thinks it sounds fun (although she doesn’t say so). Mr. Todd tells his students to make a collage that is “all about YOU.” Well, now it’s your turn!
Session 3 (1:00-1:45pm)
Illustration and Mural Painting
Join the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts for a fun filled hands-on drawing and mural painting workshop. Kids will work alongside their favorite children’s book illustrators to help create a collaborative drawing that stretches over 60 feet long and help Monty Montgomery and Nick Bruel paint a huge mural!
What happens next?
Jason and Jonathan know that it takes a lot to make a comic strip interesting. What makes your favorite comic strip keep you coming back for more? What comic strip would YOU make? Join them to make a collaborative comic strip like no other!
VMFA Artmobile
VMFA on the Road is the museum’s 21st-century Artmobile, coming to you from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Come explore this traveling exhibition during its special appearance at the VCBF!
VMFA Artmobile
VMFA on the Road is the museum’s 21st-century Artmobile, coming to you from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Come explore this traveling exhibition during its special appearance at the VCBF!
Who knows best?
So Max and Jay may write and draw Last Kids on Earth, but how well do they REALLY know the books? Put them in the hot seat as you question them on the facts, big and small, about everything Jack, June, Quint and more!
Can I Have a Magic Dog?
A haunted forest, a magical dog, and a boy who is tired of being stuck at home. M.T. Anderson brings the fantasy to life in this award-winning story. Don’t miss the chance to join the author in classic fantasy tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Can I Have a Magic Dog?
A haunted forest, a magical dog, and a boy who is tired of being stuck at home. M.T. Anderson brings the fantasy to life in this award-winning story. Don’t miss the chance to join the author in classic fantasy tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Which Dog is Magic?
Join M.T. Anderson and some very special dogs to see if you can tell which one is magic. (Here's a hint. They all are!)