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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Get scared silly at the Bigfoot Festival with books like Monsters are the Worst! by Alex Willan, Billy and the Hole from Jessica Goecke, and The Gingerbread Yeti from Dan Gemeinhart! We’ve got all these monstrously good books and more! Sat Oct 10, 10am-4pm at the Redmond Senior & Community Center.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bigfoot has the books that help you celebrate what makes families special! Come check out books like Anoosha Syed’s Love in Every Language, Jessixa Bagley’s The Back of the Universe, and Ana Siqueira’s If Your Abuelo is an Astronauta. They’ll be at the Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival Oct 10th.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's our first ever Bigfoot Festival MAGAZINE!packed with PNW-themed comics, poetry, art, and puzzles local authors and illustrators! Pre-order at a special discounted price of $15. Festival price is $18. All proceeds go to benefit the Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Middle school mayhem coming to Bigfoot! Jerry Craft's J vs. K (written with Kwame Alexander), Jessixa Bagley's Jazzy the Witch in Friend Fiasco, Aron Nels Steinke's 6th Mr Wolf's Class Book: The New Student, Ari Koontz' Just Ask Elsie, and Scott Kurtz' Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack. Sat. Oct 10th!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Help keep Bigfoot free and growing by making a donation! www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com/donate

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We’ve got amazing tales of animals and more this year! Join us for Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s Bathtime for Snow Monkeys, Colleen Paeff’s Pufflings Fly Free, Julie Kim’s Korean Folktales for Children, Jerrold Connor’s Stampede!, and Mary Boone’s Unfathomable! Sat Oct 10th at #bigfootkidsbookfest !

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Know an older reader who loves sci-fi and fantasy? We’re bringing Brandon Mull, Shana Targosz, Donna Barba Higuera, Erik Jon Slangerup, Corinna Luyken, and Kazu Kibuishi! Come check it out at #bigfootkidsbookfest2026

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We’re bringing books that help kids navigate big feelings: Just Like Tina by Ebony Lynn Mudd & illus by Maruga Koops, The Ribbon by Tessa Blackham, The Inactivity Book by Kyo Maclear & illus by Tracy Subisak and Little by Little by Jenny Torres Sanchez & illus by Andy Chou Musser! Check 'em out!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The 2026 Bigfoot festival is made possible in part due to the 4Culture Arts Projects Grant. Thank you so much 4culture!!!! This fund allows artists, (our participating authors and illustrators) to share their work with our communities, residents, and visitors. Learn more at 4culture.org.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looking for books about communities that find ways to come together? Whether it be to help others, celebrate them, or to achieve a common goal, we’re bringing stories that will inspire people of all ages. Learn more about these authors, their books, and our festival at bigfootkidsbookfestival.com

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Had some new followers reintroducing ourselves: @mossypinesclelia.bsky.social @elliepeterson.bsky.social @kevanjatt.bsky.social and Dan Ullom of @brick-mortar.bsky.social Were the small, but mighty group that brings 50+ kidlit authors and illustrators to Redmond, WA every year!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Totally relatable, deeply inspiring, and someone to root for… who doesn’t love an unlikely hero? We’re bringing tales of underdogs and long shots to Bigfoot 2026!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We are so pleased to be a recipient of the Redmond Tourism Grant! As the festival has grown, we’ve seen Kidlit fans come from not just outside King County, but outside Washington State to join in this celebration of reading! Thank you Experience Redmond for helping to make this festival possible!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We’re so excited for the slew of STEM focused books we’ll have at this year’s festival!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The 2026 Bigfoot festival is made possible in part due to a generous grant from the Community Based Events Innovation Fund from the City of Redmond. Thank you so much Redmond!!!! This fund supports events that spark creativity, connection, and culture through public events.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Check out some of the books and authors we've lined for this year's festival: Tiny Hikers by Natasha Zimmers and illus by Jaimie MacGibbon, Forests by Nell Cross Beckerman and illus by Kalen Chock; hello, ocean! by Corinna Luyken, and Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest by Ashley Erdely!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Feels like Bigfoot 2025 just wrapped up, but here we are, hard at work planning the next festival. We can hardly believe all the applications we've already received in just a week and a half! Hoped you've marked your calendars everyone, it's gonna be a good one. Sat, October 11th, Redmond, WA.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We’re saddened by the passing of illustrator Dalton Webb. We’re grateful we had him at this year’s Bigfoot Kids’ Book Festival celebrating his debut. Our hearts are with his family; may we honor his memory by sharing his work.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

COMING TO FRIDAY EVENING'S KEYNOTE WITH DAN SANTAT? Please note: - Doors will open at 5:30am - Dan will begin speaking at 6pm - We will not have books available for purchase or signing at this event. Please come to the festival to get your books signed! brickandmortarbooks.com/events/bigfo...

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We're happy to have Trudi Trueit back at Bigfoot! Trudi writes the award-winning EXPLORER ACADEMY series for middle grade readers, which now has the spinoff series VELA. You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Say hi to author and illustrator, @daltondraws.bsky.social. He'll be sharing Wally Mammoth: The Sled Race, which he illustrated and was written by Corey Tabor. You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

@suma-subramaniam.bsky.social is back at Bigfoot! Suma is the author of several children's books based on STEM topics as well as Indian heritage, including the V. Malar series! You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We're so happy @boonewrites.bsky.social is coming back to bigfoot! Mary has written 70+ nonfiction books for young readers, most recently Pedal Pusher, School of Fish, and Bugs for Breakfast. Join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm in Redmond.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We're bringing back the talented duo: Jessixa and Aaron Bagley! They'll be sharing Dear Jackie, written by @jessixabagley.bsky.social and illustrated by Aaron, and Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom, written and illustrated by Jessixa! Join us at the festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm in Redmond!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We admit it! We absolutely, positively, 100%, no-doubt-it LOVE graphic novels. Head to the Bigfoot Kids' Book festival on Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 4pm at that Redmond Senior Community Center and check out the middle grade graphic novels we have in store!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Welcome Cassandra Newbould, editor of the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard-winning YA anthology Every Body Shines (Bloomsbury Kids) and the author of Climate of Chaos. You can meet Cassandra at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Fest on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dan Santat not ONLY to the Bigfoot Kids Book Festival, but also as our pre-festival keynote kickoff! This will take place Fri, Oct 10, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This event is free, but you must have a ticket and space is limited. www.brickandmortarbooks.com/.../bigfoot-....

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Our schedule for the 2025 Bigfoot Festival is posted! Find out when your favorite author is signing books and don't forget to check out our other activities like read alouds, drawing tutorials, and of course DRAW WARS!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Come say hello to Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, author of the forthcoming EMBARRASSED FERRET and FURIOUS TURTLE (Disney Hyperion 2025 & 2026). You can meet her at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

@anaitsart is coming back to Bigfoot and this time with a beautiful board book version of the classic Charlotte's Web. To see more of her artwork, visit www.anaitsart.com. You can meet Anait at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Have a lover of nonfiction or informational fiction in your house? We've got lots of fascinating biographies and science-filled books for them! Come find your favorite read at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 4pm at the Redmond Senior & Community Center.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Fall into the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival and meet Bonny Becker! Bonny is the author of several books about Bear and Mouse, including the NYT bestseller A Visitor for Bear. Meet Bonny at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11 from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We're so happy to have Sharon Mentyka at Bigfoot this year! She'll be sharing her picture book biography of innovative glass artist Dale Chihuly. You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

We've got a middle grade line up this year that's sure to appeal to reluctant readers and satisfy your voracious readers too! Come meet the authors of these amazing books at our 3rd annual Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am to 4pm at the Redmond Senior & Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We're thrilled to welcome @shanatargosz.bsky.social to Bigfoot! Shana is the New York Times bestselling author of The Underwild: River of Spirits (Aladdin/Simon & Schuster). Meet Shana at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Encourage your new reader by bringing them to the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival! We've got early readers, chapter books, and early graphic novels galore. It's all happening Saturday, Oct 11th from 10am - 4pm at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. Free admission!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

NYT Bestseller Donna Barba Higuera is back at Bigfoot with The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramon and El Cucuy, illustrated by Juliana Perdomo! Meet Donna at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Welcome aboard to James Burks, author and illustrator of graphic novels like Gabby and Gator (Yen Press), Agent 9 (Penguin/Razorbill), and the seven-book Bird & Squirrel series (Scholastic/Graphix). Come meet him at Bigfoot on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

We're so excited to have this dynamic duo at Bigfoot! Come meet both Dori Hillestad Butler and Sunshine Bacon at Bigfoot Kid’s Book Festival and check out their newest co-authored book, Rabbit Rabbit! The Festival is Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Meet @jenniferkmann.bsky.social, the picture book author and illustrator of The Riding Lesson, a spirited story for kids who like horses or are trying something new. You can meet Jennifer at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Amy Hevron is back for Bigfoot! @amyhevron.bsky.social is the author-illo of the Tiny Habitats series and illustrator of several other books such as Tree Hole Homes by Melissa Stewart. Meet Amy at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 07/09/2025

Congrats to Ellie Peterson aka @elliepeterson.bsky.social & Izzy Robe on winning the SCBWI #scbwiDrawThis July/August art challenge! Find out more about Sept prompt at @scbwi.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g... #KidLitArt #KidLit

SCBWI winners of the #SCBWIDrawThis art challenge in July/August. Prompt was the word "mismatched" and winners were Ellie Peterson and Izzy Robe.

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Angela Hsieh will be in the house for Bigfoot this year! @hisiheyah.bsky.social is a Taiwanese American author-illustrator who wrote and llustrated LU AND REN'S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY, her first graphic novel. Meet her in person at the festival, 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

@kirbylarson.bsky.social is coming back to Bigfoot! Come check out, the second entry in the Shermy and Shake series, Shermy and Shake: The Not-So-New Kid. You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We're all atingle because children's book "authorstrator" Ben Clanton of Narwhal and Jelly fame, is coming back to Bigfoot! You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We're bringing back @jethomasauthor.bsky.social, author of middle grade novels Control Freaks (a People Summer Must-Read, a Kirkus Sizzling Summer Read) and The AI Incident. You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Welcome back to Leanne Hatch, the author and illustrator of Unraveled, Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress, The Brand-New, Never-Used Perfect Crayons and the forthcoming Finn! You can meet Leanne at the Bigfoot Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm in Redmond!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

We can't wait to welcome @mikelawred.bsky.social to Bigfoot! Mike is an author-illustrator of fiction and nonfiction graphic novels, including the Star Scouts series for First Second. Join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Hey, it's Rachel Michelle Wilson! Rachel is the author and illustrator of TO CATCH A GHOST and HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS: THE RIGHT WAY! You can join us at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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