On Saturday, February 23rd, Centennial High School will be hosting the 2019 Frisco ISD Library Palooza, the first of its kind. The event lasts from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and will offer multiple presentations and stations.

There will be a Maker and Technology Playground that offers hands-on activities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Younger readers will be able to go on a “book walk”, read with therapy dogs, or have their faces painted. Their “Mini ComicCon” features sessions on fanfiction, trivia, miniatures painting, board game strategies, and a cosplay fashion show. Barnes & Noble will be selling books. The Perot Museum will host a TECH Truck with hands-on activities.

Additionally, multiple authors and illustrators will be available for a Meet and Greet:

• Drew Daywalt: Children’s author who who wrote The Day the Crayons Quit and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors.
• Chris Barton: Picture Book Author and writer of Shark Vs. Train, The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, and many others.
• AG Ford: Children’s Book Illustrator who has published 30+ books for many authors.
• Jen Betton:  Children’s Book Author/Illustrator and writer of Hedgehog Needs a Hug.
• Jennifer Ziegler: Author of The Brewster Triplets Series and other titles.
• Sean Easley: Author of Young Adult Books who debuted with The Hotel Between in September of 2018.
• Mike Merschel: Author for Middle Grade Readers and Journalist in Dallas whose debut novel was entitled Revenge of the Star Survivors.
• Christina Soontornvat: Known for her fantasy novel The Changelings.
• Victoria Scott: Author of Salt & Stone, and a total of eight novels that have sold in 14 foreign markets.
• Kelsey Macke: Young Adult Novelist and author of the award winning Damsel Distressed, her debut novel.

The event is hosted by the FriscoISD Library & Media Services as well as the Frisco ISD Librarians. More information can be found at bit.ly/FISDlibrarypalooza, or by contacting Stacy Cameron at [email protected].