nErDcamp Bellingham, Think & Drink offer discussions on children’s literature

A pair of free literature-related events are set this weekend, building on the popularity of the renowned local children’s Literature Conference.

Western Washington University’s 12th annual conference on Saturday, Feb. 28, sold out for the first time this year at some 600 participants. Speakers include two-time Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo and three other nationally celebrated writers and illustrators whose audience is children and young adults.

Two associated events on Sunday — nErDcamp Bellingham and a Think & Drink discussion with one of the conference participants — feature topics related to teaching and children’s literature, said Adam Shaffer, one of the local nErDcamp organizers.