Children’s Art Auction for Free Speech

Those attending Book Expo America in New York City next month might want to consider taking in the ABFFE's (Mostly) Silent Children's Art Auction & Reception to Support Free Speech for Young People on June 6th.

The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression is hosting an auction of original children’s art from leading illustrators and authors. The annual event is one of the highlights of the children’s book industry and funds from the auction benefit the organization’s Fund for Free Speech in Children's Books.

Advance tickets for the auction and reception are $75 for booksellers who are members of the ABC Children's Group and $95 for all others. Tickets purchased onsite will be $105 ($85 for booksellers who are ABC members).

Full event details can be found here.