CHILL OUT AND READ
August 1, 2025
I was chosen to be one of the authors presenting my books at this fun free event in San Jose. Carol Foote, from my critique group, will also have her books there. Join us if you’re in the area.
Tag: children’s writers
Another Reading
January 13, 2024
The Capitola Branch Library has asked me to give another reading from The Double Crossing on January 27th, Holocaust Remembrance Day. I’ll read at 2:00 pm and hope to see some young teens in the audience. I’ll have books available for sale and signing.
Bookstop
November 14, 2023
The holidays are coming! SCBWI, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, is opening Bookstop today. You can buy wonderful books by SCBWI members. Find amazing stories, novels and picture books, and discover intriguing nonfiction – all make great gifts for the kids and young adults in your life and also for you! Go to … More Bookstop
Eve Bunting
November 5, 2023
Eve lived in Santa Cruz for the last several years of her life. She and her husband came here from Ireland and she had a beautiful Irish accent. She died in October after complications from a fall at age 94. I was fortunate to be in a writing group with her and to get to … More Eve Bunting
Library Readings
September 29, 2023
My reading at the Capitola library was a success. I recommend the venue to writers in general. It probably varies in different library systems, but here in the Santa Cruz area, anyone with a library card can reserve a room to hold a reading at no charge. Once I was approved to sell my books … More Library Readings
READING at CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
August 30, 2023
This is from the flyer for my upcoming reading. If you’re in the area, I hope you can come. The Double Crossing Friday September 15 at 4:00 pm 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over … More READING at CAPITOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
Publishing News
July 20, 2023
It’s been a long wait, but The Weaver’s Daughter is going to be re-released on July 26th by Paper Angel Press. It will be available on Amazon, Ingram, Bookshop.org, and bookstores and libraries. It’s the same book with this new, beautiful cover and a blurb from the Kirkus review. If you haven’t been able to … More Publishing News
Books coming
December 15, 2022
I’m still excited that both The Double Crossing, my middle grade historical novel taking place on the 1939 voyage of the St. Louis, and The Weaver’s Daughter (a rerelease of my middle grade immigration story) will be coming out from Paper Angel Press. However, due to a change in art director and some staff issues … More Books coming
Pages and P.J.s
February 25, 2022
Yesterday I had the opportunity to read at the Pages and P.J.s event at Santa Cruz Gardens elementary school. It’s an evening event where children and families come in their pajamas to hear authors and others read. I’d read in a couple of these events a few years ago. It was wonderful to be able … More Pages and P.J.s
SCBWI BookStop
October 16, 2021
SCBWI is the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. It’s our international organization with chapters all over the US and the world. Bookstop is an annual event featuring hundreds of books for children by SCBWI members. So many books, so much to read. #SCBWIBookStop is here with tons of books readers will enjoy. Check … More SCBWI BookStop
Sylvia Patience, Author 