Join Peter H. Reynolds in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the READiculously LIT Literary Conference, presented by Page Turners Make Great Learners. Page Turners promotes shared reading experiences that engage, inspire and expand students’ knowledge of themselves and the world around them.

Meet with New York Times bestselling authors and speakers alongside your fellow educators. Peter H. Reynolds will debut his new book, All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow, a collaboration with his son, Henry Rocket Reynolds.

Registration for the conference is free.

Click here to register and learn more.

DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting musical based on The Creatrilogy, a trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds: The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.

The musical is coming to New Jersey with a performance at Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre.

When Marisol (Sky Color), a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti (The Dot), whose dots inspire Ramon (Ish) to become an artist in his own right.

The musical follows Marisol's journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

Get your tickets here.

What: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical by TheaterWorks USA based on books by Peter H. Reynolds

When: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 11:00AM

Where: Wilkins Theatre at Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083

Book Launch Event with Peter H. Reynolds and Henry Rocket Reynolds - Saturday, Sept 30, 2023!

Award-winning children's illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and his son Henry Rocket Reynolds will be celebrating the publication of their new picture book collaboration, All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow, on Saturday, September 30, with a reading of the book and remarks on stage during the event about how this heartwarming picture book came to be. Q and A will follow.

This event will take place aat the Dedham Community Theatre, directly across the street from The Blue Bunny, at 10 a.m. Free to attend but registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

• Doors open at 9:30 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before the event begins.

• Sales of All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow and other Peter H. Reynolds books will be available for sale before and after the program. Book signing and personalizing will take place after the event.

• Books may be pre-ordered HERE at the The Dot Central and may be picked up at the event.

DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is an exciting musical based on The Creatrilogy, a trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds: The Dot, Ish and Sky Color. Adapted by Composers Keelay Gipson and Sam Salmond, the musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.

The musical is coming to Woodstock, Vermont with a performance at the Pentangle Arts Council Woodstock Town Hall Theatre.

When Marisol (Sky Color), a young artist and curator of the Musee de Marisol, decides that her gallery requires more than her own art, her search for emerging talent leads her to Vashti (The Dot), whose dots inspire Ramon (Ish) to become an artist in his own right.

The musical follows Marisol's journey to help her new friends, and her entire community, break free from self-criticism and learn to let their imaginations soar.

Tickets here

What: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical by TheaterWorks USA based on books by Peter H. Reynolds

When: Friday, September 29th, 2023 10:00AM

Where: Pentangle Arts Council 31 The Grn #2, Woodstock, VT 05091

Make Your Mark with Peter H. Reynolds on International Dot Day!

Join Flip, FableVision/Reynolds Center TLC, and Candlewick Press at 1PM EST in a LIVE global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration: International Dot Day! In this event, students will meet Peter H. Reynolds–New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot–and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds who will challenge everyone to believe in themselves and find the courage to “make their mark.” 

This year features a very special 20th anniversary celebration of The Dot book, a peek at the new Dot Dot Dot musical, along with spotlights from the Dot Day community around the world! Sign up now to join this exclusive, live streaming Flip event from Boston’s historic Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center.

Before the event, engage your students and young learners with activities presented by the FableVision/Reynolds Center TLC team in this special International Dot Day Flip group.

Register HERE

Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator and founder of FableVision Learning, is excited to join Nebraska educators at Nebraska State Education Association University 2023 on July 17, 2023. He will provide an inspirational virtual keynote message.

Following Peter’s keynote, FableVision Learning will deliver in-person sessions for teachers. Sessions will use Peter’s books as scaffolding and will provide hands-on activities to help teachers explore concepts, build self-esteem and, finally, have activities to support bringing the skills back into the classroom.

• Workshop 1: Be You!: Discover the Value of Being You

• Workshop 2: Resilience & Creativity in the Classroom

• Workshop 3: Fostering The Next Generation of Leaders

On May 24, Peter H. Reynolds will debut his book All We Need is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!, written in collaboration with his son Henry Rocket Reynolds, as part of the Children’s and Young Adult Books & Authors session at The U.S. Book Show.

The U.S. Book Show will feature a variety of keynote speakers, editor and author panels, and special timely and topical library, bookselling and industry programming. This session, presenting children’s and young adult books featuring celebrated and debut authors’ titles, will be held in-person at NYU in front of a live audience and will be livestreamed to a virtual audience.

Click here to learn more.

What: Peter H. Reynolds at the U.S. Book Show

When: Wednesday May 24th, 2023 11:05am-12:00pm

Where: NYU Kimmel Center

Dalton Public Schools & FableVision Learning Invite You to A Creative Family Experience with Peter H. Reynolds. This public event will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Dalton Georgia.

At 6 p.m., join us for a The Peter H. Reynolds Animated Film Festival at at Hammond Creek Middle School Theater 330 Pleasant Grove Dr. NE, Dalton, GA 30721 and meet Peter H. Reyolds. He will be reading from his new collaboration with Marc Colagiovanni, “When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left.”

Then head next door to the The Junior Achievement Discovery Center for "Dots and Dots" of family activities including a scavenger hunt, puzzles, autographs, and prizes!

Books will be available for purchase from The Book & Cover.

We are excited to see you there!

Join host Maya Kara and WITSup the walrus for this special event, this year featuring special guest speaker Peter H. Reynolds, author of Be You, Say Something and The Dot.

Pink Shirt Day Canada is an interactive show designed just for schools. In this 40-minute Show, we’ll talk about being kind, hear from youth and award-wining authors, honor Indigenous people, hear from students about their own kindness projects, ask our special guest your questions, play a game with chances to win prizes, and leave you feeling like you’ve had a wonderful Pink Shirt Day!

What is Pink Shirt Day? It was started in 2007 when a student in Berwick Nova Scotia was bullied for wear a pink shirt. In response, two 12 grade students gave out 50 pink shirts and with that the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day was born.

The 2023 Pink Shirt Day to promote kindness will include 2 broadcast options for grades K-7 and 1 broadcast for grades 8-12.

Register Here

Find out more about Pink Shirt Day 2023 here

Join Peter H. Reynolds on Wednesday, February 1 for World Read Aloud Day, live from Boch Center’s historic Wang Theater.

During this free virtual event, Peter H. Reynolds will read his inspirational book Happy Dreamer to an audience of lucky students from Boston & Chelsea public schools, followed by a fun workshop led by the Boch Center Education Team as a part of their Interactive Readings: Stories Alive! Program.

For over a decade, World Read Aloud Day has celebrated the power of reading aloud to create community, amplify new stories, and advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared connection of reading aloud in all of our communities.

This event is part of our ongoing collaborations with our partners at the nonprofit Boch Center, which offers performing arts entertainment and cultural educational experiences for the most diverse audiences possible. As part of that mission, the Boch Center oversees the iconic Wang and Shubert Theatres - both which have been anchored Boston’s historic Theater District for 100 years.

RSVP required for this Zoom event.

Click here to register.

FableVision Learning is excited to connect the dots at the National Conference on Student Activities on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel. Following the opening Keynote by Peter H. Reynolds - keep an eye on the schedule for workshops run by FableVision Learning. The two sessions include:

Start with a Story – 10:00AM-10:45 AM

Designed for informal/after-school learning settings, FableVision Learning’s Start with a Story program debuted with the YMCA. The program ties the works of New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. 

K-5 students discover, through a single book, elements of SEL, STEM, journaling, digital storytelling and engineering.

 Start with a Story is set up for volunteers or staff to deliver with ease, with carefully crafted, out-of-the-box components. The current program includes projects for: Going Places, Word Collector, Say Something, Our Table, I am Peace, Be You!, The North Star, The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color.  During this session, attendees will get hands on with one of the Start with a Story projects and the accompanying animation tool, Animation-ish.

 The North Star Classroom – 4:20PM-5:05PM

The essential outcome of education is for students to know who they are and what they can give to the world. The classroom is where students should get to explore their strengths, learn resilience, and discover their power to create. Designed for all learning spaces, FableVision Learning’s The North Star Classroom is a guide to creating the kind of classroom where students can do that. Based on best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds’s book The North Star, the flexible program includes best practices for setting up a learning space and establishing a positive, creative climate as well as 18+ weeks of activities and projects that help students develop their interests, strengths, values, and goals that will start laying the path to the future selves they want to be. Activities include teamwork challenges, problem solving projects, social-emotional games and experiences, literature exploration and discussions, and personal reflection writing pieces. During this session, attendees will hear how schools and programs (including the YMCA) have used elements of The North Star Classroom to inspire student growth and voice.

For more information about the conference click here.

Meet Peter H. Reynolds at the National Conference on Student Activities on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 8:30 am (ET) at the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel. Peter is excited to encourage educators to navigate their North Star during his opening session. Book signing to follow.

About Peter: Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator. Published in over 25 languages, his books The Dot, Ish, The Word Collector, Be You!, Our Table and Say Something!, among others, inspire children and “grown up children” with Peter's messages about authentic learning, creativity, bravery, empathy, and courageous self-expression.

Peter illustrated the best-selling I Am series and The Water Princess by Susan Verde and the Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. His most recent collaboration Peace Train with Cat Stevens reached the New York Times best-seller list in the first week of release. His media company FableVision Studio (www.FableVisionStudios.com) produces award-winning interactive applications and his educational company FableVision Learning (www.FableVisionLearning.com), supports schools through custom programs and tools to inspire creativity in the classroom. Peter and his twin brother Paul launched the Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity (RC-TLC) (www.ReynoldsTLC.org), a not-for-profit organization that encourages creativity and innovation in teaching and learning. He lives in the Boston area where he founded The Blue Bunny, a family-owned and operated children’s book, toy & creativity store. www.PeterHReynolds.com

Peter H. Reynolds is back in Michigan for an exciting workshop at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Educators are invited to join us on Friday, Nov. 18, for a workshop featuring a series of sessions focused on creativity, technology, and digital fabrication! Participants will meet best-selling author Peter H. Reynolds and discover new strategies for creatively engaging students.

The day will include multiple sessions from which participants will build their own agenda. Options will include research-based principles of creativity inspired by the work of Vincent van Gogh, web-based animation, digital fabrication inspired by van Gogh, and more. Registrants will be contacted after securing their spot to schedule their day in full.

Free with DIA Educator Pass

Register here

What: DIA workshop with FableVision Learning and Peter H. Reynolds

When: Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Peter H. Reynolds will keynote the virtual NYC DOE Beyond Access Forum, one of the largest cross-divisional NYC DOE professional learning opportunities.

This interactive virtual event offers sessions to leverage culturally responsive and sustaining practices to support social emotional and academic learning, literacy, digital accessibility and fluency, inclusion, and equity for historically marginalized students, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.

The session with FableVision Learning will focus on “book activation”, how schools use Peter’s books in the library and classroom, and how it supports both SEL and STEM.

Attendees will be able to earn CTLE credits towards their Professional Development by logging in and attending the live event from 8:00AM – 2:30PM on November 8, 2022.

Register and learn more here.

What: NYC DOE Beyond Access Forum
When: Tuesday, November 8 at 8:00AM – 2:30PM
Where: Virtual Event

On Saturday, Nov. 5, FableVision Learning Andrea Calvin and Jane Reynolds are excited to connect the dots at the Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference.
They will be running a hands-on workshop session titled “Start With A Story: Tools to Introduce STEAM/SEL Concepts Through Picture Books”. This workshop will focus on the power of picture books to build the head and heart connection as we explore Start With A Story, a unique program that ties to the works of Peter H. Reynolds to hands-on and technology-based activities/projects. Participants will receive a one-month classroom demo of the web-based tools used during the workshop and lessons to use in the classroom/library space.

Register for the TAEA Fall Conference here.

What: Peter H. Reynolds keynote at TAEA Fall Conference

When: Saturday, Nov. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. (CDT)

Where: University of Memphis – College of Art and Communication, 3715 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Peter H. Reynolds will keynote the Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference. The topic of discussion is “One Brave Dot”. Along with sharing The Dot story (and the story behind the story), Peter will also share thoughts about his other “message books” which support critical social emotional development. Peter will conclude his talk with a reading of BE YOU! - which he calls his “handbook for amazing human BEings.” Attendees of all ages will leave feeling inspired and ready to use their gifts, talents and strengths to move the world to a better place.

Register for the TAEA Fall Conference here.

What: Peter H. Reynolds keynote at TAEA Fall Conference

When: Saturday, November 5 from 9-10 am. (CDT)

Where: University of Memphis – College of Art and Communication, 3715 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38152

On Friday, Oct. 7, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and FableVision Learning’s Sara Smith, Director of Creative Education, will connect the dots with educators in Hawaii during the 3rd Annual Paukalehua Early Learning Conference in Hawaii. Peter will share a special message titled “One Brave Dot.”

Sara will end the conversation with tips and tricks on activating Peter’s books in the classroom through SEL.

On Friday, Sept. 30, Peter H. Reynolds will provide the opening welcome message at The University of Central Florida’s School of Teacher Education and The Consortium for Future Educators Dot Day Celebration. This private, virtual event will be held at the University of Central Florida as they welcome over a hundred high school students from six different schools. 

What: Peter H. Reynolds at UCF School of Teacher Education

When: September 30th at 10 am

Where: Virtual Event

Peter H. Reynolds is excited to once again connect the dots with the Southeast Regional Reading Council on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4:00pm.

As the featured keynote speaker at the annual meeting, Peter will celebrate local educators at the event. Book sales will be provided by the Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, MA, and Andrea Calvin from the FableVision Learning team will be on-hand to chat.

For more information on the Southeast Regional Reading Council, click here.

What: Peter H. Reynolds Keynote at SERRC

When: September 29th, 4 pm

Where: Hillside Country Club

82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769

Meet Peter and Susan in person as they roll out the newest book in their I Am book series. Weather permitting, we'll meet outside The Blue Bunny, Books and Toys in Dedham, MA. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to chat and get your book signed by Peter and Susan.

More event details here.

Can't come to the event? Pre-order on thedotcentral.com and get it shipped or pick up at the store.

From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who’s ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful—and that each of us matters, just as we are.

What: Book Launch Event for I Am

When: Sunday September 25th at 4pm

Where: Blue Bunny Books & Toys 577 High St, Dedham, MA

Ready to make your mark? Join author and illustrator of The Dot, Peter H. Reynolds and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds in a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration: International Dot Day!

This event on Sept. 15, will be streamed live from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City at 1 p.m. ET

Participating classrooms will see a live performance of songs from the upcoming DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical, inspired by Peter’s beloved books about creativity: The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color.

Hosted by Flip, The Reynolds Center, and Candlewick Press.

Register for this special event here.

Can’t wait? Before the event, engage your students with activities presented in this special group.

At ISTE 22 in New Orleans?

Join Peter H. Reynolds and Flipgrid’s Ann Kozma and Fely Garcia Lopez on Tuesday, June 28 at 3 pm (CDT) in the Microsoft/Flip booth #1417 on the first floor of Hall H. Come by for a session called Support Student Engagement {and Creativity} with the New Flipgrid. Book signing to follow.

Where:
ISTE: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

Details:
3–3:30 pm: On stage presentation with Flipgrid
3:30–4:30 pm: Book signing at Flipgrid area on booth #1417 (FREE copy of THE DOT to 100 lucky session attendees!

At ISTE 22 in New Orleans?

For the first time, Novel Effect will be at ISTE! Paul & Peter H. Reynolds will be reading aloud Going Places with Novel Effect. Come visit booth #3125 and read along with them! 

Representing Novel Effect at booth #3125 will be the team: Matt Hammersley (CEO), Rose Oliver, Catherine Coyle, and Kathi Kersznowski. Learn about Novel Effect is all about making reading aloud magical!

Where:
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

When:
Tuesday, June 28th at 11 a.m.

Get ready to MAKE YOUR MARK with the author of The Dot Peter H. Reynolds and his twin brother and creativity collaborator Paul Reynolds. The brothers will take the stage at FlipFest on Monday, June 27, 2022 for a special International Dot Day 2022 message. But wait, there’s more! Join Peter & Paul in the Dot Day Creator Lounge afterparty to make your own dot!

When: Monday, June 27, 2022 @ 8pm

Where: River City Venues 

1380 Port of New Orleans Pl

New Orleans, LA 70130

Register here to attend in-person or virtually.

Come "connect the dots" with Peter H. Reynolds, the New York Times best-selling illustrator of the Judy Moody and Stink series, when he makes a special visit to Octavia Books in New Orleans on Sunday, June 26, at 11 a.m., to sign the three award-winning picture books in his Creatrilogy (The Dot, Ish, Sky Color), celebrating the power of original thinking. When you get a signed book, also get a free #DotDay tattoo from Peter's brother Paul, co-founder of FableVision!

Where: Octavia Books - 513 Octavia Street - New Orleans, LA 70115

When: Sunday, June 26, 2022 - 11:00am

For more information, visit the Octavia Books site.

Join Paul and Peter H. Reynolds at the inaugural "Stories That Matter, Stories That Move" animated film festival at The Black Rock Center for the Arts. The event features animated adaptations of Peter H. Reynolds award-winning picture books (The Dot, Ish, Sky Color, The Word Collector and more) and a Q&A with the Reynolds brothers. Bonus: All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win original prints, books, and more!

Time: 4 p.m.

Where: BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD

Click here to purchase tickets.

Join New York Times best-selling picture book author Peter H. Reynolds (The Dot, The Word Collector, Be You!, Say Something!, Judy Moody) and his twin brother and co-author Paul A. Reynolds (Going Places, Full STEAM Ahead!, Go Green, To The Moon) at the Gaithersburg Library for a fun, inspiring way to start your Sunday!

The Reynolds brothers will share several of their signature “storybooks for all ages” that have inspired millions around the globe to be creative and to make one’s mark on the world. Attendees will also enjoy examples of their acclaimed short, animated films created by their Boston-based educational media company FableVision.

Perfect for families, elementary and middle school students, educators, school leaders and librarians. Book signing to follow the presentation.

When:Sunday, May 22, 2022

Time: 11-Noon

Where: Gaithersburg Library- 18330 Montgomery Village Ave.

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Click here for more information

Peter and Paul will be signing books and art prints following his presentation. Sales will be handled by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County with proceeds going to support the library.

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors

Join New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on Saturday, May 21. Peter will be sharing from his new books, Love You by Heart and Our Table, at 12:15-1:05 p.m. in the Jim Henson Pavilion.  

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is free to attend and will be held at Bohrer Park (506 S. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg, Md).

When: Saturday, May 21, 2022 

Time: 12:15-1:05 p.m

Where: Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg, Md. in the Jim Henson Pavilion

More details on the Children’s village at The Gaithersburg Book Festival click here.

FableVision Learning and Peter H. Reynolds are excited to connect the dots at the Massachusetts Reading Association Spring Literacy Institute on Saturday, March 12.

The virtual event includes a special time to chat with the FableVision Learning & The Dot Central team in our interactive virtual booth! Join us from 11:20-12:20 (ET) for raffles, creativity, and fun!

Following the virtual booth, join Peter H. Reynolds for “Authors Brightening Our World.” He joins other amazing authors as they share insight about their favorite stories.

We hope you see you on March 12, 2022!

RSVP here

The Bridgewater State University MRISJ Civic Speaker Series hosts speakers and panel discussions to create conversation about civic engagement.

The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) invites you to join us for the latest installment of the MRISJ Civic Speaker Series on Thursday, November 18th from 4:30-5:45 pm for the virtual conversation: Using Creative Arts to Spark Civic Action for Youth.

The conversation, moderated by Dr. Sheena Manuel, Assistant Professor of Special Education, will feature a discussion with Peter and Paul Reynolds, co-founders of FableVision and developers of the learning game, Civics! An American Musical.

FableVision is a social change agency and multi-media production studio that designs and develops engaging media and interactives that inspire, teach, and move people to action.  Peter & Paul will discuss their local civic-focused work, the creation of FableVision and the impact it has made on communities and people of all ages.

What: MRISJ Civic Speaker Series presents: Using Creative Arts to Spark Civic Action for Youth.

When: Thursday, November 18th from 4:30-5:45 EST

Where: Virtual Event, register here