# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Meridian Library District and the West Ada School District for a special author visit. 

John Schu has made a career out of advocating for the people and things he cares about most: kids, books, and the people who connect them. He is the children’s librarian for Bookelicious and the New York Times best-selling author of 'Louder Than Hunger'; 'This Is a School,' illustrated by Veronica Miller Jamison; 'This Is a Story,' illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Lauren Castillo; 'Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea,' illustrated by Holly Hatam; 'Lily-May’s Joyful Day,' illustrated by Holly Hatam; and 'The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life.' John Schu lives in Naperville, Illinois.

John will share about his book 'This Is a Story' and the impact of words, libraries, and books. Other works will be touched on as well. We will enjoy an interactive session, and then John will be on hand to sign copies of his books. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal books, or there will be the ability to purchase from Idaho Book Fairs while onsite.

Learn more on our website: https://www.mld.org/event/evening-ny-times-bestselling-author-john-schu-63313
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meridian/an-evening-with-ny-times-bestselling-author-john-schu/200029920578216
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Meridian
- **state**: ID
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Meridian Middle School
- **lat**: 43.61742
- **long**: -116.40621
- **full address**: Meridian Middle School, 1507 W 8th St,Meridian, Idaho, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Meridian Middle School, 1507 W 8th St,Meridian, Idaho, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu?
  - **A:** An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu is organized by Meridian Library District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Meridian, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author John Schu sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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