Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating the launch of Sarah Sax's new graphic novel,Tryouts! Sarah will be joined in conversation by Lincoln Peirce, author of the acclaimed Big Nate series and comic strip.

• Bring a tote or tee, and we will screenprint your very own Brinkley Middle swag onsite

• Come rocking your favorite sports jersey for a chance to win 2 Sea Dogs tickets!

Come meet author Sarah Sax at our May Junior Reading League meeting and learn about her brand-new graphic novel, Tryouts. Follow protagonist Alexandra, Al for short, in her quest to shatter stereotypes and join the boys-only baseball team. Join us as we explore themes of determination, friendship, and the love of the game.

I’ll be signing books from 9:30-10:30, and 11:30-12:00.

Reading Round Up is an annual conference that brings together those serving youth in a Maine school or public library. The day long event includes workshop sessions, Cream of the Crop review of best books, vendors, and more!

Here’s where you’ll be able to find me during the festival:

11:00am Graphic Novel Debuts Panel with Sarah Sax, Clar Angkasa, Dan Nott & Ray Xu
Location: Danny’s Place Stage
What is it like to be a debut author and/or illustrator? Presenters will discuss the ups and downs of the creative process, impostor syndrome, etc., as well as things they expected or didn’t expect.

11:45am Signing
Location: Signing Tent

1:30pm Drawing Demo with Sarah Sax & Ray Xu
Location: Inside Stage

2:30pm Fact or Fiction Panel with Sarah Sax, Dan Nott, Jason Viola & Matt Tavares
Location: Outside Stage
Presenters will compare and contrast writing true non-fiction with historical fiction, talk about their processes and most recent books, and then host a fact or fiction guessing game with the audience.

3:30pm Signing
Location: Signing Tent

12:00 - Author Signing: I will be signing finished copies of TRYOUTS in the Author Autographing Area

2:45 - A Picture Tells a Thousand Words: New Graphic Novels for Kids panel discussion with Sarah Sax, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kekla Magoon, Kirk Reedstrom, Rashad Doucet, Ray Xu, and Steve Breen