Virtual Author Visit & Corresponding Happy Hour with Adam Gidwitz

Date: May 21, 2026

Author Visit: 1:00 PM, EST
Happy Hour: 4:00 PM, EST

Registration closes at 5pm, EST the evening before each session.

Links to virtual sessions will be emailed directly to registered participants on the morning of the event.

Virtual Author Visit: Adam Gidwitz is the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grim, In A Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion as well as The Empire Strikes Back: So you Want To BE A Jedi? and Newbery Honored novel, The Inquisitor’s Tale. He is also the creator of the #1 podcast for kids, Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest. Adam Gidwitz started his career as a second -grade teacher, and while trying to quiet down his own rowdy second grade class he learned that the only way to get his students to be quiet was to tell them stories. One day, he told them a scary Grimm fairy tale and one of his students told him to turn it into a book so he did: A Tale Dark & Grimm. Don't miss this opportunity to bring a true educator-turned-author into your classroom. Adam Gidwitz ha a unique ability to inspire children and teachers to write their own stories.

Happy Hour: After the students have left for the day, join other educators for a live virtual conversation with illustrator Adam Gidwitz. Learn the story behind the stories. Q & A time and door prizes will add to the joy! Corresponding Happy Hour with the speaker included with the purchase of the Author Visit.

All Author Visits will be recorded. Recordings will be provided to registrants after event.

No Refunds.

For questions, please reach out to infoCLC@su.edu.