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Illustration by  Brian Biggs 2017

Illustration by Brian Biggs 2017

2017 Princeton Children's Book Festival

September 20, 2017

Fall is already upon us which means the Princeton Children's Book Festival is just around the corner. Actually, it is this coming Saturday, September 23, 11 am - 4 pm, at the Hinds Plaza in Princeton, NJ!

We always look forward to this amazing event where children's book folk gather under four large tents to meet people and sign and sell their books. We get to see old friends and make new ones, and of course, buy more books. :) 

Our son, Jamie, has literally grown up with the festival, as we've been attending as a family unit since 2011. Here are some photos of us through the years. 

Us in 2013 with  Hush Little Monster  and the real live "monster" who inspired it!

Us in 2013 with Hush Little Monster and the real live "monster" who inspired it!

Me with the fabulous Lizzy and Anne Rockwell also in 2013

Me with the fabulous Lizzy and Anne Rockwell also in 2013

With Denis looking hopped up on caffiene.

With Denis looking hopped up on caffiene.

Jamie's signed program from 2015 

Jamie's signed program from 2015 

Please stop by on Saturday if you're in the area! We'd love to see you!! I'll be signing I'll Hug You More, by Laura Duksta and Let's Go to the Hardware Store, by Anne Rockwell along with others. Here is a list of all the amazing authors and illustrators who will be participating. 

Isn't the poster great? Brian Biggs shows how he put it together on his blog. :)

Our table in 2016

Our table in 2016

Tags books, childre, Princeton Children's Book Festival
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#cabrillohighschool #cabrilloaquarium
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#dailypaint #dailydog #indiaink ##painting
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#shibalove #shibes #watercolorsketch #ink #naptime #dailypaint #dogsofbrooklyn #dailyart
Nikki napping and letting mom work today. 😍😍😍 #fetalpig #shibalove #shibes #watercolorsketch #ink #naptime #dailypaint #dogsofbrooklyn #dailyart
Sad Nikki. There's no snow outside, but the booties are required because of the caustic salt sprinkled everywhere! 
#winterwoes #shibapuppy #watercolor #pawzboots #ink #sadpuppy
Sad Nikki. There's no snow outside, but the booties are required because of the caustic salt sprinkled everywhere! #winterwoes #shibapuppy #watercolor #pawzboots #ink #sadpuppy
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Sketching at #dekalbmarkethall in downtown Brooklyn yesterday with @mcswiss ! Great foodie place. 😊 So fun to sketch and chat and eat good food with friends. ♥️ #brooklynpeople #watercolor #sketching #drawing #sketchbook
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#dailypaint #dogsofbrooklyn #watercolorart #dailysketch #dailyart
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