A visit from an author or an illustrator is a great way to bring attention to the fun of reading and to your store or library. Attending a book reading or presentation can be fun and exciting for community members, and entertaining for children. Meeting the author or illustrator of a favorite book can result in inspired readers or inspired customers!

Charlesbridge authors and illustrators live and travel throughout the country. To find out if there is an author or illustrator near you, search our website or check the back of your catalog for the author/illustrator index. To arrange a visit, call Donna Spurlock at (800) 225-3214, extension 122. Choose from the options below to get started planning your own author/illustrator event.