Events will be added as they’re scheduled; return to this page for updates.
UPCOMING
October 16-November 30, 24/7, Online Book Sale, Virtual Buckeye Book Fair
Judy’s books will be available for sale along with those of over 100 Ohio authors and illustrators. A limited number of autographed books will be available.
The Buckeye Book Fair is traditionally held in Wooster, Ohio, where thousands of people stream through the doors to meet their favorite authors and illustrators, to buy autographed books, and to attend panel discussions or keynote presentations.
This year is slightly different due to the online format, but the authors and illustrators are still participating; the books are still available to buy; the authors and illustrators are still providing panel discussions and keynote presentations. Please visit the fair between November 6-15 for the online events.
Monday, November 9, 4-5pm, Educators Conference, Virtual Buckeye Book Fair–registration closed
Judy will speak with educator attendees about using picture books (and board books, of course)–as well as being an author, a librarian, and a former children’s book editor.
Saturday, November 14, 11:00-11:45am, Kids Book Showcase, Virtual Buckeye Book Fair, free registration required for Zoom link: BuckeyeBookFestival.org
Judy will moderate a conversation with Jeffrey Ebbeler, Kate Hoefler, and Michael J. Rosen. The panelists will discuss their work and answer questions from attendees.
PAST
Saturday October 17, 10-11am, virtual story time from Cover to Cover Children’s Books via Zoom
Judy will read both her latest book, All Kinds of Kindness and last year’s All Kids Are Good Kids. Families and friends are welcome. Judy will answer questions after the reading.
Books By the Banks Book Festival, Fall 2020–postponed until October 2021
Ohioana Book Festival, April 2020–cancelled
Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:30-4:00, Buckeye Book Fair, Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
Judy will be signing All Kids Are Good Kids, What Mommies Like, and What Daddies Like all day. The annual Buckeye Book Fair is a full-day event featuring nearly 100 Ohio authors and illustrators who meet with readers and autograph copies of their latest works. Thousands of attendees from all over Ohio come to mingle, shop for books, and celebrate the joys of reading and writing.
Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00-4:00, Books by the Banks Book Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Judy will be signing All Kids Are Good Kids, What Mommies Like, and What Daddies Like all day. The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Sunday, August 18, 1:00-3:00, Book Loft of German Village, 631 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43206
The last few weeks before school starts up again are a great time to remember that All Kids Are Good Kids. Judy Carey Nevin will be signing copies of her latest books–All Kids Are Good Kids, What Mommies Like, and What Daddies Like.
Saturday, June 15, 2019, 10:00-12:00, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Perfect timing for Father’s Day! Judy will read What Daddies Like, available in both board book and picture book formats, and All Kids Are Good Kids, an original board book. She will be signing copies of her books following story time. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11:00-2:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Just in time for Father’s Day, Judy will be signing her brand-new book All Kids are Good Kids as well as the new board book edition of What Daddies Like. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10:00-12:00, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! Judy will read What Mommies Like, available in both board book and picture book formats, and All Kids Are Good Kids, an original board book. She will be signing copies of her books following story time. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:30-5:00, Ohioana Book Festival, Main Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH
The festival is an all-day book extravaganza–visit Judy at her table and stay to hear from all kinds of Ohio-based authors.
Saturday, April 13, 2019, 11:00-2:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Just in time for Easter and Mother’s Day, Judy will be signing her brand-new book All Kids are Good Kids as well as the new board book edition of What Mommies Like. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, March 23, 2019, 10:00-12:00, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Judy will read from her brand-new book All Kids are Good Kids as well as the new board book edition of What Mommies Like (a good time to get an early Mother’s Day present!). She will be signing copies of her books following story time. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9:30-4pm, Buckeye Book Fair, Fisher Auditorium, Wooster, Ohio–$2 admission
Judy joins the annual Buckeye Book Fair–a full-day event featuring nearly 100 Ohio authors and illustrators who meet with readers and autograph copies of their latest works. Thousands of attendees from all over Ohio come to mingle, shop for books, and celebrate the joys of reading and writing.
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 10am-4pm, Books By the Banks Book Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Join Judy at this free day-long festival that features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 12pm, Lancaster Kiwanis, private meeting
Judy will be the featured lunchtime speaker for the Kiwanis Club in Lancaster, Ohio. She will discuss her path to authorship and do a Q&A with club members.
Sunday, June 17, 2018, 1:00-3:00, Book Loft of German Village, 631 South 3rd Street, Columbus, OH 43206
FATHER’S DAY BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Judy will be signing copies of her What Daddies Like and What Mommies Like in the children’s area on the lower level. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, June 16, 2018, 10:00-12:00, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Perfect timing for Father’s Day! Judy will read What Daddies Like and provide coloring pages for participants–including a Father’s Day card. She will be signing copies of her books following story time. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Friday, April 14, 2017, 8am, Refreshing 90.9 FM, Tina Gang morning show
Listen in on an interview with local radio host, Tina Gang. Judy will talk about the book and how it came to be.
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 12pm-2pm, Book Loft, German Village, 631 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Join Judy and many other authors for Independent Bookstore Day at the bookstore Real Simple calls the best bookstore in the state of Ohio.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 6:30pm-7:30pm, Brasee Hall, Room 211, Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
Turning Thought into Story: Hear Three Local Authors Speak about Writing for Children and Teens–Panel discussion with Judy, Jerry Snider (Buddy Bloom Wildflower–self published) and Laura Pennix, writing as L Philips (My Faire Lady, Simon & Schuster; Perfect Ten, Viking). Authors will discuss their paths to publication as well as their inspiration for their stories. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. Authors will sign books after the presentation.
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6pm, private speaking event for regional Kiwanis meeting, Lancaster
Saturday, June 10, 2017, 10am, Ohio University Lancaster, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
What could be better than taking a walk, reading a book, and making a Father’s Day gift? This StoryWalk® features a new book by OUL’s library director, Judy Carey Nevin. The book, What Daddies Like, features a doting bear father and his little bear cub as they go through their day doing things they BOTH like to do.
Visitors will follow a designated path where they read the book as they go. The book is displayed along with some activities to carry the walkers from one stop to the next (for example: “hop like a kangaroo to the next stop”).
The walk will end with a read-aloud from a children’s librarian from Fairfield County Main Branch library. Participants will make a Father’s Day craft and meet the author.
Appropriate for families with young children as well as older siblings. Judy will be available to sign visitors’ books.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Sunday, June 11, 2017, 2pm, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will be signing copies of her book just in time for Father’s Day! Coloring and activity pages will be available.
Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9:30am, private storytime, Lancaster
Saturday, October 14, 2017, 1:30-2:00, Panel, Self-Publishing versus Traditional Publishing: Author Talk! Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH 43147
With Laura Bickle, Liz Coley, and Joe Sutphin. Moderated by Jody Casella.
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 1pm, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will be signing copies of her book just in time for Christmas!
Saturday, April 14, 10:30-5:00, Ohioana Book Festival, Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square, Columbus, OH
The festival is an all-day book extravaganza–visit Judy at her table and stay to hear from all kinds of Ohio-based authors.
11:20–story time, Kids’ Room
Judy will read her books and provide coloring and activity pages to participants.
Saturday, April 21, KnowSh!tCast, Podcast interview
Judy talked with the hosts about her career in children’s literature and libraries.
Saturday, May 5, 11:30-12:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will read What Mommies Like and provide coloring pages for participants.
Saturday, May 5, 12:00-2:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will be signing copies of What Mommies Like just in time for Mother’s Day! Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, May 12, 10:00-12:00, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, 2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221
Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! Judy will read What Mommies Like and provide coloring pages for participants–including a Mother’s Day card. She will be signing copies of her books following story time. Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
Saturday, June 9, 11:30-12:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will read What Daddies Like and provide coloring pages for participants.
Saturday, June 9, 12:00-2:00, Barnes & Noble, 1738 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH, 43147
Judy will be signing copies of What Daddies Like just in time for Father’s Day! Stickers and bookmarks will be available.
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