Kern Reading Association, in association with CRA and Beale Memorial Library, presents
The Young Authors’ Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Beale Library Information Area
Free & open to the public
Author Presentation by: Claire Noland
The Young Authors’ Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Beale Library Information Area
Free & open to the public
Author Presentation by: Claire Noland
Author Bio:
Claire Noland is the author of picture books, early readers, and magazine stories for young children. Her debut picture book, Evie's Field Day: More than One Way to Win has been honored with many awards and was names to the New York Public Library's best picture book list. She earned a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California and became a children's librarian. She later became a reading specialist. Her most recent book is Nancy Bess had a Dress.
Claire Noland is the author of picture books, early readers, and magazine stories for young children. Her debut picture book, Evie's Field Day: More than One Way to Win has been honored with many awards and was names to the New York Public Library's best picture book list. She earned a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Southern California and became a children's librarian. She later became a reading specialist. Her most recent book is Nancy Bess had a Dress.
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- Student created books will be on display in the Beale Library Auditorium.
- Each student who creates and displays a book will be recognized with a Young Author sticker/ribbon.
- To participate with your students, please fill out the attached registration form and email it to Rebecca Langston-George at [email protected].
- Attached, you will also find a YAF flyer to share with others, a timeline to follow, and instructions for making books.
- Please address any questions to Rebecca Langston-George at [email protected] or Brenda Russell at [email protected].
| yaf_flyer_2026.pdf |
| yaf_registration_form_2026.docx |
| guidelines_for_making_student_books_2026.docx |