Sunshine State Author Series

Since 2017, the Sunshine State Author Series has offered opportunities for kids and teens to meet and learn from their favorite authors featured on the annual Sunshine State readings lists. Each featured writer in this series has written a book that has been on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or Florida Teens Read lists.

Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Meet the Author Rachelle Delaney

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy’s Book Club as we discuss our latest read, The Big Sting. There will be a Q&A with the author Rachelle Delaney. Recommended for ages 8-12.

Mayor Buddy's Book Club

By encouraging leisure time reading and creative expression, Mayor Buddy’s Book Club improves literacy in our community by making reading fun! All ages are welcome to participate.

Sunshine State Author Series

The Sunshine State Author Series brings top-notch writers of children’s and young adult literature to Orange County for public readings, writing workshops and visits with students to spark interest in reading. Each featured writer has written a book that has been on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award or Florida Teen Reads lists.

Sunshine State Reading Challenge

Have fun in the Florida sun this school year by participating in a Sunshine State Reading Challenge! Recommended for grades K-12. Please ensure your Beanstack account has a school grade associated with it to participate.

Upcoming Sunshine State Author Series Events

Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

Living the Otter Life

Registration Required
Tuesday June 24 4:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, ODDER. Recommended for ages 6-12.

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Mayor Buddy’s Book Club

The Big Sting - Session 1

Registration Required
Wednesday June 25 4:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the author, Rachelle Delaney. Recommended for ages 8-12.

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Author Talk: Marie Lu

Discerning the Truth

Registration Required
Thursday July 17 4:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Explore the intricate world of LEGEND with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Recommended for ages 13-18.

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