Author Events and Updates
Author Joseph L Licari will be attending the following upcoming events in 2026. His children’s books will be available for purchase and “signed by the author” at most of these locations. (Note: some events listed are private school events, but craft fairs and many others are open to the public).
If you are interested in booking a school visit or one of his workshops, please contact the author via email @ joe6strings@optonline.net, or text/call (631) 816-8580.
Calendar 2026
- January 29th – Holy Angels School, Patchogue – Mia’s Reading & Music Program (Private)
- February 27th – Apogee Long Island East, Manorville – Mia’s Reading & Music Program (Private)
- March 6th – JE Moss Elementary, Nashville, TN – Mia’s Reading & Music Program (Private)
- March 9th – Parliament Place Elementary School, N.Babylon – Mia’s Reading & Music Program. Two assemblies: Grades K-1, and Grades 2-3.
- March 12th – Parliament Place Elementary School, N.Babylon – Author Night 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
- March 14th – Books and Bites @ Pine Grove Inn, Patchogue. 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
- March 27th – South Street Elementary School, Manorville – Mia’s Reading & Music Program. Two assemblies: Kindergarten, and 2nd Grade.
- March 28th – Easter Craft Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm @ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Ronkonkoma, NY
- March 31st – The Humanities Expo, Middle Country School District. 5:30-7:30pm, @ Newfield High School in Selden (Public)
- April 14th – Sachem Library 6:00 – 8:30 PM (Public)
- April 15th – Author Night @ Dayton Avenue School in Manorville, Eastport South Manor CSD.
- May 2nd– East Islip Spring Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm, Long Island Authors Group.
- May 7th – Books & Bites, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Long Island Authors @ The James Joyce Pub 49, S Ocean Ave. Patchogue, NY.
- May 9th – Northport Spring Craft Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm, Long Island Authors Group.
- May 16th – Gold Coast Book Fair 2026 – Downtown Oyster Bay NY
- May 30th – Art in the Park, Art and Book Fair, Oyster Bay NY – 😊More than 90 local artists and artisans – Paintings, Children’s books, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and more! 🎸Live musical performances by The Mystic.🤾🏼♂️Family-friendly activities and local food trucks. 🛻🌭🍦
- June 3rd – Author Night @ Manor Oaks School in New Hyde Park, NY
- June 4th – Parent’s Talk Podcast: Tips for Raising Confident Kids – Interview with Francine Juhlin, the founder of The Confidence Club for KIDS.
- June 7th 4:00 PM – Rhymes and Rhythm – Mia’s Book readings, guitar/singing, & worksheets for kids @ Page After Page Bookstore in Mimi’s Coffee Shop, Commack Mayfair Shopping Center, Commack NY.
- June 27th – Lavender Festival at Hoshyla Farms (11am-6pm) 132 Ryerson Avenue, Manorville, NY
- July 9th – Children’s Book Authors Podcast Adventures in the Heart with Papa Rick Harris
- August 9th – East Hampton Library Children’s Book Fair (2pm – 5:30pm)
- Oct 4th – Bethpage Street Fair, Bethpage, NY (10am-5pm) Long Island Authors Group. Live music, great food, and family shopping (GPS 356 Broadway)
- Nov 6th – Meet the Author at Jack Jack’s Coffee Shop (10 AM – 1 PM) @ 223 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY.
- Dec 6th – Smithtown Craft Fair 10:00am – 4:00pm, Long Island Authors Group.
