Events
Coming to a Bookstore / Library / Festival / Storefront Near You
Bring Your Little Ducklings!
From cozy library corners to lively school visits, Janice loves sharing Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling with young readers and their grown-ups.
Storytime sessions include live readings, animal trivia, and Q&As for curious kids. Want to bring the adventure to your school or event?
March 28, 2026
Eggsplore Festival
Canby, OR
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Upcoming Events
Soft Launch at the Canby Eggsplore Festival
Join Janice for a fun-filled, family-friendly day at the second annual Eggsplore Canby. Pick up special advanced copies of Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling while enjoying community, supporting local businesses, and soaking up sunshine—where there will be free eggs for the kiddos and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny ^_^
more info: https://allevents.in/canby/eggsplore-canby-egg-hunt/
April 14, 2026
Annie Bloom’s Books Portland, OR
Time: 7:00pm
“An Evening Rooted in Nature” - Reading and Launch Party
Join Janice for a special celebration of Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling. This event will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of the Portland community over cookies. Guests will have the chance to come together in a welcoming and festive atmosphere, share in the joy of storytelling, and be part of the buzz surrounding the release of this highly anticipated picture book. It promises to be a memorable gathering that brings readers, families, and supporters together to celebrate creativity, imagination, and the magic of a brand-new story.
more info: https://annieblooms.com/event/2026-04-14/reading-janice-bangs
Debut Storytime at A Children’s Place Bookstore
Come enjoy a cozy storytime at Janice’s debut reading of Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling, where she’ll are the joy and inspiration behind the book. It’s a sweet opportunity for little readers and their grown-ups to experience the story together and enjoy egg-themed crafts and games, just in time for Easter!
more info: https://www.achildrensplacebookstore.com/janice-bangs
pre-order your book copy for pickup at A Children’s Place here
Book Launch Celebration
Celebrate the official launch of Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling with Janice at A Children’s Place Bookstore, Portland's oldest independent children's bookstore. This special event will bring the book to life with a joyful community gathering for families, friends, and young readers.
more info: https://www.achildrensplacebookstore.com/janice-bangs
pre-order your book copy for pickup at A Children’s Place here
Thirsty Caterpillar (Play Garden Storytime)
“Come for the storytime, stay for the magic!” This one-of-a-kind storytime will feature a special play-themed celebration with Janice at Thirsty Caterpillar, a brand new experiential bookstore and community space in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Families can enjoy an exciting reading experience while helping welcome Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling into the world. Tickets include live reading, themed craft activities, open play at an indoor ‘imagination play garden,’ and a meet & greet with Janice. Signed books will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets available for purchase at thirstycaterpillar.com.
more info: https://www.thirstycaterpillar.com/events-and-calendar
Barnes + Noble Storytime and Signing
Join Janice for a special book event at Barnes & Noble at University Bookstore—the oldest and largest independent bookstore in Washington and the very bookstore where she once worked as a college student. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear about Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling in a story time setting, celebrate its launch shortly after, and share in a meaningful full-circle moment as a former staff member returns as the author hosting her own book signing.
lots more events to come. stay tuned!
April 3, 2026
A Children’s Place
Portland, OR
Time: 10:30am
April 4, 2026
A Children’s Place Bookstore
Portland, OR
Time: 2:00pm
POSTPONED
Thirsty Catepillar
Lake Oswego, OR
Time: TBD
May 9, 2026
Barnes and Noble
Seattle, WA
Time: 11:00am
Interested in having Janice + Mama Duck visit you?
