Events with Kris Tarantino, Author of Children's Books

2026 Events

1/8 Blog Interview: Chris Henderson’s Author Spotlight
2/2 Blog Interview: Maria Marshall PB Buzz
2/3 Blog Interview: Meredith Davis’ Kid Lit Crush
2/6 Blog Book Review: Maria Marshall’s PPBF, Perfect Picture Book Friday
2/7 Barnes & Noble Northwoods, San Antonio, TX – BOOK LAUNCH for BedSlime Blues!
2/9 Podcast: Stephanie O’Neal’s Author’s Amplified Interview

2/12 – 2/14 Susanna Leonard Hill’s 12^th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest!
Kris donated a prize to one lucky winner: a picture book manuscript critique, and copies of both BedSlime Blues and Be My ValenSlime.
2/14 Barnes & Noble The Forum, Selma, TX. 11am Storytime. Book signing.
2/14 Blog Interview: Pat Brown Books: Children’s Books & Poetry
2/21 Barnes & Noble LaCantera, San Antonio, TX. 11am Storytime. Book signing.
2/24 Podcast: Papa Rick Harris’ Adventures in the Heart of Children’s Book Authors Interview.
2/27 Blog Interview: Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday.
3/2 – 3/6 Read Across America Week: Northside ISD schools, San Antonio, TX.
3/20 Podcast: Jedlie. Reading With Your Kids.
3/21 Twig Book Shop, San Antonio, TX. Sit & Sign. 11am – 1pm.
4/18 Barnes & Noble San Pedro, San Antonio, TX. 2pm – 4pm. Book signing.
5/6: Blog: May’s BookWorthy Book of the Month: Valerie Fentress’ Book Worthy Blog.
9/9: Barnes & Noble GRAND OPENING of Huebner Oaks, San Antonio, TX. 3pm – 5pm. Book signing.
10/18: Barnes & Noble Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, TX. 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Storytime Reading & Book signing.

1/25 The Twig Book Shop (San Antonio, TX): 11am – 1pm
Be My ValenSLIME Sit & Sign
2/1 Barnes & Noble Alamo Ranch (San Antonio, TX): Noon – 2pm
Be My ValenSLIME Storytime at noon | Book Signing
2/2 Barnes & Noble San Pedro (San Antonio, TX): 2pm – 4pm
Be My ValenSLIME Storytime | Book Signing
2/8 Barnes & Noble The Forum (Selma, TX): 11am – 1pm
Be My ValenSLIME Storytime at 11am | Book Signing
2/9 Barnes & Noble Northwoods (San Antonio, TX): 1pm – 3pm
Be My ValenSLIME Storytime at 1pm and 2pm | Book Signing
5/17 Storyfest: 9am – 12:30pm Northside ISD Activity Center, Culebra Road (San Antonio, TX)
Interactive Presentations | Activities for the Kids | Book Signing
10/1-10/13 Let’s Trick or Treat with the #SeasonsOfKidLit.com
10/7 Interview – BedSlime Blues – Trick or Treating with #SeasonsOfKidLit.com

Blog Interview: Susanna Leonard Hill’s Debut Tuesday.
Blog Interview: Vivian Kirkfield’s Tuesday Debut.
Blog Interview: Seasons of Kid Lit hosted by Heather Macht & Lynne Marie.
Blog Interview: Maria Marshall’s PB Buzz.
Blog Book Review: Maria Marshall’s PPBF (Perfect Picture Book Friday) Buzz Review.
Blog Book Review: Carolyn Leiloglou’s House full of Bookworms. How to Love Well.
Blog Interview: Chris Henderson’s Author Spotlight.
Blog Interview: Lynne Marie’s Author Spotlight.
Social Blast: Samantha M. Clark’s Book Birthday post

SCBWI SW Texas Panel: School Visits & Literary Events, 2025.
SCBWI All-Texas Writers & Illustrators Conference: Faculty Presenter, Picture Book Beginnings and Endings – How Authors can do the Gymnastics…From Getting Right on and Keeping your Balance, to Showing Flare and Sticking the Landing, 2024.
TLA Panel: Texas Picture Book & Early Reader Authors & Illustrators, 2024.
TLA Meet & Greet: Texas Authors & Illustrators, 2024.
Sonterra Book Club: The Path to Publication, 2024.
Concordia Women’s Group: The Path to Publication, 2024.
SCBWI Southwest TX Panel: How I Met My Agent, 2023
SCBWI Southwest TX Panel: What I Wish I Knew, 2023.
SCBWI Southwest TX Writer/Illustrator Panel: Successful Approaches and Things to Consider on Your Path to Publication, 2019

Starred Review, SLJ – Be My ValenSLIME, 2024
Praise, PW – Be My ValenSLIME, 2024
Honorable Mention, Blue Seal Award, Christian Children’s Picture Books, Write to Publish, 2018
Finalist, Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award, 2016
Honorable Mention, Joan Lowery Nixon Memorial Mentor Award, 2016