News
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Save the Date:
KCLS Foundation's Literary Lions Gala
Hyatt Regency, Bellevue
A fabulous evening emcee'd by NPR's Nancy Pearl and Keynote speaker, NYT bestselling author
Lee Childs (Jack Reacher thrillers) plus 30 more authors.
Click here
Monday, November 14, 2011
New York Schools Week
Friday, December 2, 2011
St. Monica School
Saturday, December 3, 2011
11:00 a.m.
Reading/Signing with Children's Picture Book Authors
University Bookstore – Bellevue
Saturday, December 3, 2011
2:00 p.m.
School Book Fair
Sunday, November 6, 2011
4:00 to 5:30 pm
Plot for Tots!
A literary and musical extravaganza for the very young (ages 0-5) and
their parents, benefitting Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
Phinney Neighborhood Association Community Hall
6532 Phinney Ave N (brick building)
A Star-Studded Line-up:
- Caspar Babypants and Kate Endle
- Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park
- Arthur A. Levine (author and famed U.S. editor of the Harry Potter books)
- Lorie Ann Grover
- Samantha Vamos
- Wendy Wahman
Friday, November 4, 2011
11:00 a.m. Reading/Signing
UNIQUE PLUS
219 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA
Friday, October 14, 2011
Maplewood Elementary
Saturday, October 1, 2011
NORTHWEST BOOKFEST 2011
11:30 a.m.
King County Library, Kirkland
Kirkland, WA
Colors of the Rainbow: Multicultural Children's Books
Samantha Vamos, Sundee Frazier,
Dori Yang
Click for more information
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Storytime - The Magic Tree Bookstore
Oak Park, IL
Friday, May 13, 2011
Oliver Wendell Holmes School
Oak Park, IL
Friday, May 13, 2011
Abraham Lincoln School
Oak Park, IL
Friday, May 13, 2011
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow School
Oak Park, IL
Friday, May 13, 2011
Oak Park Women's Guild/Book Event
Oak Park, IL
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Catherine Cook School
Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Latin School
Chicago, IL
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Reading/Signing
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
Click here for more information
Thursday, May 5, 2011
11:00 a.m.
University Bookstore
Bellevue, WA
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
ULTIMATE TUESDAY with
Samantha Vamos
Come hear Samantha read THE CAZUELA THAT THE FARM MAIDEN STIRRED at Secret Garden Bookshop's ULTIMATE TUESDAY event. 7 p.m.
Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 NW Market St.
Seattle, WA 98107
206-789-5006
Tues - Wed, March 29-30, 2011
Reading Rock Stars Program
Harlingen, Texas
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Reading/Signing
Redmond Public Library
Meeting Room 2
Click here for more information
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Virtual Blog Tour
Samantha and Rafael share their stories.
Spanglish Baby
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The Virtual Blog Tour
Samantha and Rafael share their stories.
Mama Latina Tips
Wednesday March 2, 2011
Read Across America
AG Bell Elementary
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The Virtual Blog Tour
Samantha and Rafael share their stories.
La Bloga
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Virtual Blog Tour
Samantha and Rafael share their stories.
The Tiki Tiki Blog
Monday, February 28, 2011
The Virtual Blog Tour
Samantha and Rafael share their stories.
The Latin Baby Book Club
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Writing Prompt/Pondering Possibilities with PB Writer Samantha Vamos
Read the whole interview.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Samantha Featured on
Yesterday on Tuesday
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Multicultural Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Author Book Signing at noon with Samantha Vamos, Kirby Larson, Larry Matsuda, and Irene Akio
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
1610 South King Street
Directions
November 2010
Rafael López Children's Books: Stirring the Pot of Color
Read Rafael López's blog as he shares his excitement about The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
Click here
October 2010
How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover
KING 5 TV | New Day NW
Click here
September 10, 2010
WINNER - THE SCANDIUZZI CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, 2010 WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARDS
The 2010 Washington State Book Awards have been announced, awarded to seven outstanding books published
by Washington authors in the year 2009. The Scandiuzzi Children's
Book Award
For a picture book: "Before You Were Here, Mi Amor" by Samantha Vamos,
illustrated by Santiago Cohen (Viking Children's Books)." Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times Book Editor
Click here
September 10, 2010
Washington Center for the Book announces 2010 Washington State Book Award winners
Click here
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
626 106 Ave NE, Bellevue, hosted by Your Giving Group Real Estate Team.
Children's book authors – including Margaret Chodos Irvine ("Ella Sarah Gets Dressed"),
Steve & Carmela D'Amico ("Ella, The Elegant Elephant"), Steffaine & Richard Lorig ("Such A Silly Baby"),
and Samantha Vamos will participate in a morning filled with readings, signings, and fun
for your kids! Proceeds will benefit Art with Heart. http://artwithheart.org/
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Bump Maternity
Bellevue Square
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Reading and Signing: "Before You Were Here, Mi Amor"
1:00 p.m.
Redmond Library
Click here for more information
Friday, May 28, 2010
Spanish Story Time at Childish Things
A presentation by Polly-Glot Tots
Click here for more information
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The BabyMap Event
Balancing BABY+ WORK + FAMILY
(co-sponsored by ParentMap and Swedish Medical Center)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm.
Admission is FREE!
Swedish Medical Center
22 Cherry Hill Campus
500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA
Connect with other Moms and Moms-to-Be, check out the resource fair, hear talks by leading parent experts,
meet specialty vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and have fun!
Click here for more information
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Children's Story Times
10:00 a.m.
Kirkland Library
308 Kirkland Avenue
Reading of "Before You Were Here, Mi Amor," illustrations behind the book, activity sheets and more.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Northwest Authors Lecture Series
10:30 a.m.
The Seward Park Audubon Center
Come hear Samantha read "Before You Were Here, Mi Amor" and attend the author reception held after.
Click here for more information
April 28, 2010
Books Together Interview for Dia
Click here for the interview
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Alderwood Barnes & Noble
2:30 p.m.
19401 Alderwood Mall Pkwy,
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Samantha and Shari Storm, author of "Motherhood Is the New MBA" (visit www.sharistorm.com) will be at
the Alderwood Barnes & Noble for a book signing and reading at this fun,
bookfair benefit. Come join us and bring your children for crafts, snacks, a raffle, and more.
Click here for more information
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Chat with Women Radio Show
LIVE Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on KKNW 1150 AM, King County, WA
Listen to Pam and Rochelle interview Samantha and author Shari Storm
Click here for more information
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Literary Lions Gala
Bellevue Library
Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo and Emcee Nancy Pearl ("Book Lust"),
the Literary Lions Gala is in its 17th year and "the premiere event for book lovers."
"The Literary Lions Gala celebrates the talents of local authors, raises awareness for literacy
programs, showcases the library and raises funds for innovative reading programs throughout our community."
Click here for more information
Tuesday December 8th, 2009
Women Embracing Change presents: Wine and Conversation with Authors
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Regal Financial Bank's Office
Key Bank Building
10655 NE 4th St., Suite 800 (8th Floor), Bellevue, WA 98004
Cybils 2010 Award Nominee
"Before You Were Here, Mi Amor" nominated for 2010 Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literacy Awards ("Cybils"): Fiction Picture Book Category Click here.
2009 Texas Book Festival Authors Announced
The Austin Statesman
Read the Texas Book Festival Author Bio.
Pacific Northwest Book Awards
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor nominated for the Pacific Northwest Book Awards.
Click here to see the nominees.
"The PNBA is a non-profit trade association that
supports independent bookselling, literacy and free speech in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia. Each year since 1965, the Pacific Northwest Book Awards have celebrated
exceptional books written by Northwest authors."
Friday Oct 31 - Sunday Nov 1, 2009
Reading Rock Stars and Texas Book Festival
www.texasbookfestival.org
Austin, TX
Saturday Oct 24 - Sunday Oct 25, 2009
Seattle Bookfest
www.seattlebookfest.com/
Columbia City
Friday Oct 23, 2009
Cedarcrest Academy
Bellevue and Kirkland, WA
Saturday Oct 10 - Sunday Oct 11, 2009
Wordstock Book Festival
www.wordstock.com/
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, OR
Sunday October 4, 2009
Orange County Children's Book Festival
www.kidsbookfestival.com/
Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday September 12, 2009
Barnes & Noble - Tukwila, WA
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 8, 2009
Educator Open House
Third Place Books
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
17171 Bothell Way NE.
Lake Forest Park, WA
Saturday July 25, 2009
New Author Showcase
Bellevue Regional Library
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bellevue, WA
425/450-1784
Friday July 24, 2009
Storytime
Third Place Books
10:00 a.m.
Sunday June 14, 2009
Stories & Book Signing
Barnes & Noble, Bellevue, WA
2:00 p.m.
Saturday May 16, 2009
National Children's Book Week 2009
Parkplace Books
11:00 a.m.
Kirkland, WA
Tuesday May 12, 2009
Storytime
KidsQuest Children's Museum
11:00 a.m.
Bellevue, WA
Authors on the Verge: Meet Samantha R. Vamos, picture book author
Read the interview now
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Coming February 1, 2011!
The Cazuela That The Farm Maiden Stirred
Charlesbridge - Illustrated by Rafael López
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