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Name: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza-Family Night with Shawn Harris
Start: 2026-10-08T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-08T20:30:00-05:00
Location: National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature

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October 2026
Wes Crawford Book Signing

October 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Seven and One Books 1138 N Second St., Abilene, TX, United States

Meet Wes Crawford at a book release and signing.
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza-Family Night with Shawn Harris

October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 102 Cedar St., Abilene, TX, United States

Join author and illustrator Shawn Harris at the NCCIL for a family evening of book readings, pizza and an art activity inspired by his work.

October 2026