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More in-person and virtual events in the works. Most events are with author Sylvia Chen unless otherwise stated. Please check back periodically for updated event info. Thank you!
SAVE-THE-DATES:
Sun, Jan 18th @11:30am ET: Meet & Greet Signing Time at Yu & Me Books (NYC Chinatown)
Sat, Jan 24th @11am ET: Storytime+Craft at Strand Bookstore (NYC Union Sq.)
Sat, Jan 31st @11am ET: Double the Stories, Double the Luck LNY Storytime+Craft with author Sylvia Chen and author/illustrator Joyce Wan at Indigo Short Hills (NJ)
Wed, Feb 4th WRAD-World Read Aloud Day (most slots reserved; see https://www.sylviaichen.com/contact for remaining slots available)
Sat, Feb 7th (timing details tbd): Lunar New Year Event at Parsippany Library (NJ)
Tue, Feb 10th @8pm ET (5pm PT / 6pm MT): Virtual Author Talk hosted by NCTE's Asian/Asian American Caucus
Sat, Feb 14th @10:30am ET: Sparkles for Sunny+Tricky Chopsticks Storytime at Parkside Bookshop (Boston, MA)
Tue, Feb 17th @10am ET: Lunar New Year Storytime+Craft at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe (Boston, MA)
What: Meet & Greet + Signing
When: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm ET
Where: Yu & Me Books (44 Mulberry, NYC Chinatown)
Come meet the author of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story at the wonderful, AAPI-owned and focused Yu & Me Books! Enjoy chatting away with the author over cheery book signing, with sparkly swag sure to delight fans and supporters of all ages! This newly released book is perfect to take home as a gorgeous keepsake to peruse through and treasure, or to give as a lucky red and golden gift to dear ones for the upcoming Lunar New Year Holiday.
Check here to see more info and RSVP for this exciting event at Yu & Me Books: https://yuandmebooks.com/products/meet-greet-sparkles-for-sunny. RSVP not required/walk-ins welcome, but if you're able to RSVP or reserve your signed copy, this will help us to plan as best possible for the event for space and materials including the fun swag, etc. Thank you!
What: Storytime + Craft
When: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am ET
Where: Strand Bookstore (828 Broadway, NYC)
Join SPARKLES FOR SUNNY author Sylvia Chen as she hosts a storytime + craft event at the Strand this shiny Saturday morning! This will be her first storytime event for this newly released picture book in NYC, and she'll bring a sparkly lucky red envelope craft for attendees to enjoy. Come celebrate this joyous picture book in style, including festive swag sure to brighten your day and upcoming Lunar New Year too!
Walk-ins welcome; registration appreciated to help plan materials and setup for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-with-sylvia-chen-at-usq-tickets-1980024057256?aff=oddtdtcreator
Past Events
What: SPARKLES FOR SUNNY Launch Party!
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Where: Watchung Booksellers (The Kids' Room, 44 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ)
Come join us for a super sparkly *launch party* for this brand-new picture book! The author is delighted to host a first-time storytime with cheery Q&A for all who join in on the festivities welcoming this book into the world. Attendees can also enjoy a special craft and shiny swag giveaways, plus book signing by the author of course. Perfect for families looking for an entertaining activity for kids, and for anyone looking for a unique and artful holiday gift for loved ones!
Check here to see more info and RSVP for this exciting event at Watchung Booksellers: https://www.watchungbooksellers.com/events. RSVP not required/walk-ins welcome, but if you're able to RSVP, this will help us to plan as best possible for the event for space and materials including fun swag, etc. Thank you!
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