# Event Details - **Event Name**: When I See Me™ Children's Book Fair 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Created to pique children’s curiosity, boost their confidence, and enhance their ability to connect with the world around them.About this EventChildren need to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. This need is especially true for children of color. According to research conducted by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), only 39% of children’s books published in 2022 featured Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) children as the main character. In 2018, BIPOC representation was only 23%.In an effort to bridge the gap, was created to pique children’s curiosity, boost their confidence, and enhance their ability to connect with the world around them by featuring books with characters that look like them.The third annual event is Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. The day includesAuthor signingsFun activities that encourage reading and writingSocial-emotional learning with a licensed mental health therapistPanel discussions for aspiring children’s book authorsAnd more!Donate to A Book in Every Bag to ensure each attending child leaves with a book of their choice from one of our particpating authors. Visit for details.Interested in sponsoring or advertising? Contact us at info@penofthewriter.com or 888.802.1802 for details.For updates and announcements, join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/wheniseemeAuthor DetailsSet-up begins at 10:00 AM EST. Tables must be completely set-up by 10:45 AM. The book fair starts promptly at 11:00 AM.Your registration includes:One participant badgeOne uncovered table and two chairsOne lunchListing in the When I See Me™ program book, which is full-color and 8.5" x 11".Online presence at Tons of proven strategies to help you promote your book and sell more copiesCorporate marketing including social media, postcards, radio, and TVNOTE: One author per tableRegistration is a two-phase process:Reserve your table using this EventBrite formProvide your contact and book information using a Google form. The link is provided in the welcome email from info@penofthewriter.com.Once registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email from info@penofthewriter.com with details about set-up, panelist opportunities, and participating in the POWER Kids area.Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/wheniseemeFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/penofthewriterFollow us on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/penofthewriterFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/penofthewriterNo refunds https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/53109500-ddff-11f0-b22f-f7764e449b91-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf2f2f4-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqwXebYE0i0&list=PL91Ucl000ASJPIjlO_swL1-aGs2jl8h8XAgenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PMAuthor SigningsInfo: Guests will interact with amazing authors and purchase books featuring Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) children. These talented writers will autograph books, speak about their craft, and share their stories about the importance of representation in children’s literature. While supplies last, every child gets a voucher to exchange for a FREE book of their choice, writing journal, multicultural crayons, and Chick Fil A gift cards.🕑: 11:30 AM - 03:30 PMPOWER Kids' Imagination StationInfo: Young readers will be encouraged to dream big at the Imagination Station. Children can participate in the following activities: The Magic of Emotionsville Adventures in Feelings with licensed therapist, Lamarr E. Lewis (LewisFamilyConsulting.net), Create Your Own Story Stone, and more. 🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMRed Light-Green Light: The Dos and Don'ts of Writing for ChildrenInfo: Think of this session as a literary traffic light: our panel of award-winning authors will flash the “green” techniques that keep kids turning pages—and the “red” mistakes that make young readers slam on the brakes. Leave with a clear road map to craft stories that delight gate-keeping parents, librarians, and (most important) children themselves.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMSeek N Find the Perfect IllustratorInfo: A picture may be worth a thousand words—but the right picture can be worth a thousand extra sales. Discover how to scout, vet, and collaborate with illustrators who amplify your story’s magic without exploding your budget. You’ll gain insider tips, contracts 101, and real-world success stories. If you want children to enjoy your well-illustrated book, this session is for you.🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMLeapfrog Your Success: Marketing Your Children's BookInfo: Great books deserve great readers! This high-energy panel reveals how first-time authors leap past the typical slow crawl of discovery. From school visits and indie bookstore hacks to TikTok read-alouds, you’ll learn creative, budget-friendly tactics that move books—and build a loyal fan base—long before (and long after) launch day. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/when-i-see-me-childrens-book-fair-2026/100001731766523289 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, health-wellness, nonprofit, business, trips-adventures, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwhen-i-see-metm-childrens-book-fair-2026-tickets-1731766523289 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 396.62, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dayton - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Dayton Metro Library - West Branch - **lat**: 39.7487493 - **long**: -84.238545 - **full 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