July 12, 2024 | 10:15am – 11:15am CST
Author Social Media that Works for You with Claire Forrest
Eija and Claire will share their experience as authors and communications professionals to demystify social media and share tips, tricks, and things to consider. An event exclusively for Hamline MFAC Alumni during the July 2024 Hamline Alumni Weekend.
Claire Forrest is a 2020 Hamline MFAC grad and the author of Where You See Yourself. She has managed social media accounts and implemented social media content strategy for nonprofits, businesses, brands, and prominent people who are cooler than her.
Eija Sumner is a 2019 Hamline MFAC grad and the author of The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime and Crocodile Hungry. She works as a communications professional developing content, and communication and campaign plans in higher education.
August 10, 2024 | 11:00am – 12:00pm MST
Saturday Storytime with Eija Sumner and Lisa Frenkel Riddiough at The Rediscovered Bookshop
Swing by The Rediscovered Bookshop and enjoy a storytime with two picture book authors, Eija Sumner and Lisa Riddiough at Rediscovered Books. Lots of fun and hijinks as we read The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime and Pie-Rats! Authors will be signing copies of their books in-store.
Rediscovered Bookshop is in downtown Boise, Idaho. Their address is 180 N. 8th Street, near the corner of 8th and Idaho.
August 18, 2024 | 2:30pm PST
Garfield Public Library Author Visit and Storytime in the Park
Join the Garfield Branch of the Whitman County Library for a special Sunday Storytime with Moscow, Idaho author Eija Sumner, presenting her new picture book The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime. Eija will read from her newest picture book and answer questions about the book writing and publishing process.
This summer reading program event will take place at the Garfield Public Park located at 604 W Spokane St, Garfield, WA 99130.
September 7, 2024 | 10am – 5pm PST
Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival
More information to come!
The Bigfood Kids’ Book Festival is an all-ages book festival located at the Redmond Town Center, in Redmond Washington.
The Redmond Town Center is located at 7525 166th Ave NE, in Redmond, Washington.
Past Events
May 18, 2024
Friend Request Pop-Up Prose at Mikey’s
Readings by Samantha Futhey, Chloe Hansen, Christian Perry, and their friends! Bring a friend, tell a friend!
March 30, 2024
Mermaid Storytime at Auntie’s Bookstore
We’ll be hosting INW author Eija Sumner for her latest picture book. And joining us will be some local merfolk reading us their favorite underwater stories!
March 23, 2024
Book Launch with BookPeople of Moscow at the Kenworthy
Bring the whole family for an author event with local author Eija Sumner to celebrate her new children’s book at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow.
March 16, 2024
Storytime and Book Signing with Lisa Frenkel Riddiough at Hyperbole Bookstore
Join Hamline MFAC graduates Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Eija Sumner at Kalena Miller’s very own bookstore- it’s a Hamline MFAC mini-reunion!
March 14, 2024
Virtual Book Launch with Lisa Frenkel Riddiough at Red Balloon Bookshop
Join Hamline MFAC graduates Lisa Riddiough and Eija Sumner for a nautical virtual launch event in honor of their new picture books!
March 10, 2024
Eija Sumner presents The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime at Wishing Tree Books
Come meet Eija Sumner for a special Sunday Storytime at Wishing Tree Books in the South Perry District in Spokane, Washington.
November 15, 2023
Book People 50th Anniversary Celebration
Eija Sumner will be signing books along with local authors to celebrate Book People of Moscow’s 50th anniversary.
October 27, 2023
7th Annual Spokane Writers Conference
Querying as a Picture Book Author with Eija Sumner
May 13, 2023
Joan Betty Stuchner Oy Vey! Funniest Children’s Book Award
Crocodile Hungry among 2023 titles shortlisted