August 6, 2025

Workshop Forthcoming Spring 2026

August 6, 2025

This spring I will be returning to WriterHouse, in Charlottesville, VA, to lead a fiction and non-fiction workshop. More details coming soon!

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Past Appearances

2018

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY VISITING AUTHOR SERIES

MARCH 28, 2018
FARMVILLE, VA

Reading and Q&A, book signing and reception. Free and open to the public.

2017

THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS / NEW ORLEANS LITERARY FESTIVAL

MARCH 22-26, 2017
NEW ORLEANS, LA

Kristen-Paige returned to New Orleans to participate in the 2017 festival in New Orleans.

2016

BOOKS INC - A READING & CONVERSATION WITH TAMARA IRELAND STONE

NOVEMBER 9TH, 2016
PALO ALTO, CA

A reading and conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tamara Ireland Stone.

IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY READING & BOOK DISCUSSION

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2016
IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY CAMPUS, IDYLLWILD, CA
Kristen-Paige and Eliot Triechel read from and discussed their new young adult novels; book sales and signing followed.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY VISITING AUTHOR SERIES

NOVEMBER 2ND, 2016
ORANGE, CA

Chapman University hosted a reading and book discussion on campus.

CALIFORNIA STATE, LONG BEACH VISITING WRITERS SERIES

NOVEMBER 1, 2016
CSULB, LONG BEACH, CA

Kristen-Paige returned to CSULB as an MFA alumni to celebrate Invisible Fault Lines with a reading and book discussion. More info can be found here.

VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 27TH, 2016
THE HOMESTEAD
HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA

Authors Kristen-Paige Madonia, Kat Spears, and Hannah Barnaby participated in the event entitled "At-Risk Readers and Survival in Young Adult Literature: A Panel Discussion." More information about the conference can be found here.

SCBWI MID-ATLANTIC FALL CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2016
STERLING, VIRGINIA

Kristen-Paige led a 3-hour intensive course entitled "Amplifying the Voices of YA Characters" during the Mid-Atlantic Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference.

JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 2016
RICHMOND, VA

Kristen-Paige participated in several events at the 2016 James River Writers Conference conference including: "Papa Don't Preach: How to Authentically Inhabit the YA World," "Hooks to Books: Getting to Know the Kernel of Your YA or MG Novel Idea," "Look Inside: Hooks and First Pages to Attract Agents."

A WEEK IN RESIDENCY WITH...KRISTEN-PAIGE MADONIA

SEPTEMBER 2016
THE WRITING BARN
AUSTIN, TX

Kristen-Paige lead a week long workshop for Young Adult Fiction. The class explored successful tools used to create the unique tone and momentum found in YA.

SHUT UP AND WRITE: YA AUTHORS ON WRITING

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
ARLINGTON CENTRAL LIBRARY
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Tips and tricks to writing Young Adult Literature from a panel of YA authors.

POLITICS & PROSE BOOKSTORE READING & DISCUSSION

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
WASHINGTON D.C.

Kristen-Paige, Hannah Barnaby and Meg Medina discussed their new YA novels and held a Q&A at Politics and Prose.

FOUNTAIN BOOKSTORE READING & DISCUSSION

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
RICHMOND, VA

Kristen-Paige and Meg Medina discussed their new YA novels, the importance of setting in storytelling, and the challenges of crafting historical fiction at Fountain Books.

MALAPROP'S BOOKSTORE & CAFE

AUGUST 10, 2016
ASHEVILLE, NC

Reading and book discussion with Bryan Bliss.

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY SUMMER LITERACY INSTITUTE

JULY 22, 2016
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
FARMVILLE, VA

Longwood University Summer Literacy Institute included an author panel and one-hour concurrent sessions for attendees. Kristen-Paige's concurrent session, entitled "Writing as a Balancing Act," explored the ways writers must balance opposing elements in our work and our writing life: the art and the industry, the teacher and the author, our private life versus the public eye, fact and fiction.

HOLLINS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE READING & LECTURE SERIES

JUNE 26, 2016
HOLLINS UNIVERSITY
ROANOKE, VA

A craft talk, Q&A, book signing and reception for the Hollins Graduate Program in Children's Literature and Illustration students.

DOYLESTOWN BOOKSHOP BOOK LAUNCH

JUNE 4TH
DOYLESTOWN, PA

A celebration of the release of Invisible Fault Lines at Doylestown Bookshop! Kristen-Paige read from the novel, hosted a Q&A and signed copies.

ROOSTER WALK MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

MAY 27 - 29TH
POP'S FARM
MARTINSVILLE, VA

Kristen-Paige met with readers and signed copies of INVISIBLE FAULT LINES all day Saturday in the vendor area of the Rooster Walk festival.

PIEDMONT ARTS ASSOCIATION

MAY 24, 2016
MARTINSVILLE, VA

A book talk and reception to celebrate the release of Invisible Fault Lines in Kristen-Paige's hometown.

GAITHERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL

MAY 21, 2016
GAITHERSBURG CITY HALL
GAITHERSBURG, MD

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a celebration of the written word and its power to enrich the human experience. Kristen-Paige appeared at the Ogdan Nash Pavilion to discuss contemporary young adult fiction with David Lubar.

PACK YOUR BAGS: ESSENTIAL YA READS FOR SUMMER

MAY 14, 2016, 4:00-6:00PM
WRITERHOUSE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

A summer kick off celebration at WriteHouse with YA authors Meg Medina and Hannah Barnaby.

INVISIBLE FAULT LINES BOOK LAUNCH

MAY 7, 2016
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

New Dominion Books hosted a reading and book signing to celebrate the release of Invisible Fault Lines. A reception at City Space followed.

ITHACA COLLEGE NEW VOICES LITERARY FESTIVAL

APRIL 20-22, 2016
ITHACA, NY

The 2016 New Voices Festival took place April 20-22 at Ithaca College and the surrounding area.

Kristen-Paige was selected to participate in the 2016 festival. Authors included: Ladan Osman, Austin Bunn, SJ Naude, Aisha Sabitini Sloan, Angelina Mirabella, Kristin Paige Madonia and Anna Zeigler.

KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR-YOUNG ADULT WORKSHOP

JANUARY 11-15TH, 2016
KEY WEST, FL

“Young Adult Lit: Not Just for Kids”
Through the examination and discussion of YA craft techniques, this class will explore successful tools used to create the unique tone and momentum found in Young Adult Literature.
More info can be found here.

2015 highlights

NEA's Read Across America
Halifax Library
South Boston, VA
March, 7th, 2015
More info about NEA's program can be found here.
More info about the Halifax Library can be found here.

2014 highlights

Fountain Bookstore
Richmond, VA
October 30th, 2014
YA Celebration and Writing Education Eventwith Martina Boone, Kimberley Griffiths Little,Gigi Amateau & Diana Peterfreund
More info can be found here.

2014 Virginia Library Association Conference
Williamsburg, VA
October 23rd, 2014
Those Rotten Kids: Engaging Your Reluctant Readers With Three Contemporary YA Novels A panel discussion with Meg Medina and Kat Spears.
Conference details can be found here.

Virginia Writers Club 2014 Writers Symposium
Charlottesville, VA
August 2nd, 2014
"Developing Character and Voice in Young Adult Literature" A reading and panel discussion with Kristen-Paige Madonia and Deborah Prum.
More Info here.

The Writing Show
Sponsored by James River Writers
Richmond, VA
July 31st, 2014
"Stretching the Boundaries of Young Adult Literature: A panel discussion and book signing."
More info about the series can be found here.

Taos Summer Writers Conference
Taos, NM
July 13-20th, 2014
A week-long workshop entitled YA Fiction: Not Just for Kids
Conference and registration information can be found here.

Virginia Festival of the Book
Charlottesville, VA
March, 2014
"Young Adult Books Adults Love Too: A panel discussion with Meg Medina and Andrew Aueson.

2013 highlights

Lynchburg College: Geraldine Lyon Owen Speaker Series
Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center
Lynchburg, VA 24501
December 2nd, 2013
Series Information

Twin Hickory Library Teen Author Event
Henricho Library
Glenn Allen, VA
August 8th, 2013
Series Information

Girls of Summer Live Launch Event
Richmond Public Library
Richmond, Virginia
June 18th, 2013
2013 List

Virginia This Morning-TV Interview
WTVR CBS 6
Richmond, Virginia
June 18th, 2013
Watch Interview

Rooster Walk Music Festival
Blue Mountain Festival Grounds
Martinsville, Virginia
May 25th, 2013
Festival Info

Martinsville Spring Book Festival
Druid Hills Shopping Center
1079 Spruce St
Martinsville, Virginia
May 4th, 2013

Hooray For Books!
Book Talk & Reading with Meg Medina and Adina Gewirtz.
1555 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia
April 30th, 2013
Store Website

One Night Standing: A Roanoke Reading Series
Kirk Avenue Music Hall in Downtown Roanoke, VA
April 7th, 2013

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
"The Art of the Debut: Writers on Their First Books"
March 22nd, 2013
and
"Keeping it Real for Young Audiences"
March 23rd, 2013
Festival Information

NYC Teen Author Festival
I’ll Take You There: A Change of Scenery, A Change of Self
A panel discussion with Kristen-Paige Madonia, Gayle Forman, Bennett Madison,Jennifer E. Smith, and Melissa Walker; moderated by David Levithan
NYC Public Library
March 18, 2013

SWAG: Staunton Waynesboro Augusta
Blue Ridge Writers Club
A reading with poets Charlotte Matthews & Stan Galloway.
The Darjeeling Cafe/AVA Restaurant and Wine Bar, Staunton, VA
February 21, 2013

Knox College Visiting Author and Reading Series
February, 2013

Books-A-Million
A Book Signing with Jodi Meadows and Hannah Barnaby
January 9th, 2013

Friends of the Library Lecture Series
A book reading and literary discussion. Programs take place at the The Studio's of Key West historic armory building
January 28th, 2013

Virginia Public Radio Interview - "Virginia Conversations"
A live radio interview hosted by May-Lily Lee featuring readings and literary discussion with Kristen-Paige Madonia, Sheri Reynolds, and Cathryn Hankla
January 25th, 2013

2012 Highlights

Fiction Addiction
A reading & book signing
November 29th, 2012
Greenville, SC
Event Info

Malaprop's Bookstore
A reading & discussion with Nathan Kotecki
November 27th, 2012
Asheville, NC
Event Info

Barnes & Noble-Oxford Valley
Author Appearance & Book Signing
November 24th, 2012
Fairless Hills, PA
Store Website

Over The Moon Books
An Afternoon with YA Authors Kristen-Paige Madonia, Jodi Meadows and Hannah Barnaby
November 18th, 2012
Crozet, VA
Store Info

James Madison University
A Reading & Book Signing
November 7th, 2012
Harrisonburg, VA
Event Info

Barnes & Noble - Barracks Road
Author Signing and Meet & Greet: A Panel of Authors to Support Build Crozet Library
November 3rd, 2012
Charlottesville, VA
Event Info

Flyleaf Books
Reading & Book Signing with Carmen Rodrigues
November 1st, 2012
Chapel Hill, NC
Event Info

East Chapel Hill High School
Literary Lunch: A Conversation & Signing with Carmen Rodrigues
November 1st, 2012
Chapel Hill, NC
Event Info

Park Road Books
A Reading & Book Signing with Carmen Rodrigues
October 31st, 2012
Charlotte, NC
Event Info

North Carolina State University
Classroom Visit and Reading
October 30th, 2012
Raleigh, NC
Department Info

Texas Book Festival
October 27th, 2012
Austin, TX
Festival Info

James River Writers Conference
Various Appearances
October 19th-21st, 2012
Richmond, VA
Event Info

Beach Books
Young Adult Monday: A Reading & Signing with Lissa Price and Tamara Ireland Stone
October 15th, 2012
Seaside, OR
Event Info

Wordstock Literary Festival
“The Adult in Young Adult”: A panel discussion with Joelle Anthony, Steve Brezenoff, & Erica Lorraine Scheidt
October 13th, 2012
Author Appearance with Erica Lorraine Scheidt
October 14th, 2012
Portland, OR
Event Info

Copperfield's Books-Montgomery Village
Reading & Book Signing
Santa Rosa, CA
October 9th, 2012
Event Info

Cal State University-Long Beach
Reading & Book Signing
Long Beach, CA
October 4th, 2012
Event Info

Chapman University
Reading & Book Signing
Orange, CA
October 3rd, 2012
Event Info

One More Page Bookstore
Fall for the Book: Panel Discussion and Book Signing
Arlington, VA
September 30th, 2012
Store Website
Event Info

The Blue Bunny: Books & Toys
Road Trip Books Hit the Road: A Reading & Discussion with Hilary Graham
Dedham, MA
September 12th, 2012
Store Website

Sandwich Library (co-sponsored by Titcomb’s Books)
Road Trip Books Hit the Road: A Reading & Discussion with Hilary Graham
Sandwich, MA
September 11th, 2012
Store Website

Harvard Coop
Road Trip Books Hit the Road: A Reading & Discussion with Hilary Graham
Cambridge, MA
September 10th, 2012
Store Website

Barnes & Noble - Manchester, NH
Road Trip Books Hit the Road: A Reading & Discussion with Hilary Graham
Manchester, NH
September 8th, 2012

Toadstool Bookshop
Road Trip Books Hit the Road: A Reading & Discussion with Hilary Graham
Milford, NH
September 7th, 2012

Decatur Book Festival
Decatur, GA
September 1st, 2012
Festival Info

Charis Books & More
Reading and Book Signing
Atlanta, GA
August 31st, 2012
Event Info

YA Saturday @ Fountain Bookstore
Reading and Book Signing
Richmond, VA
August 25th, 2012
Event Info

Leathernecks Tattoo
Reception and Book Signing
Brooklyn, NY
August 19th, 2012
Venue Info

WriterHouse
Write What You Don't Know: A Literary Salon@WriterHouse
Charlottesville, VA
August 16th, 2012
Event Info

Regulator Bookstore
Reading and Book Signing
Durham, NC
August 13th, 2012
Event Info

New Dominion Bookshop
Official Book Launch Reading and Book Signing
Charlottesville, VA
August 9th, 2012
Store Website

Taos Summer Writing Conference
D.H. Lawrence Fellow Reading and Book Signing
Taos, New Mexico
Conference Website

American Library Association
Anaheim, CA
YA Debut Fiction Author Reception hosted by Deb Caletti. For More Information click here

Virginia Festival of the Book
March 21st, 2012 - 6:00 PM
The Bridge, Charlottesville, VA
The Big Read: Coming of Age with Rudolfo Anaya's Bless Me, Ultima: Jay Varner, Kathryn Erskine, Emma Rathbone, and Kristen-Paige Madonia discuss their coming-of-age stories, both fictional and biographical, and connections between their books and the JMRL's "Big Read" of Rudolfo Anaya's Bless Me, Ultima.