Events
If you want me to do an event at your bookstore, school, library, or other space—or virtually, too—just contact me and let's chat and see what we can figure out!
SATURDAY July 25, 2026: ROLLING ALONG WITH LIZ HOLDEN
1PM - 3PM in BLOOMINGTON, IL
Bloomington Public Library: 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington, IL 61701
"Join author Liz Holden to talk about her debut YA novel, Mighty Millie Novak, a story about teenage woes, crushes, and roller derby! Bring your questions, comments, and personal book copies for a first-hand account of how Millie's journey developed from the first page to the finished novel. We will be joined by members of Bloomington-Normal's local roller derby team, the Prairieland Punishers."
1PM - 3PM in BLOOMINGTON, IL
Bloomington Public Library: 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington, IL 61701
"Join author Liz Holden to talk about her debut YA novel, Mighty Millie Novak, a story about teenage woes, crushes, and roller derby! Bring your questions, comments, and personal book copies for a first-hand account of how Millie's journey developed from the first page to the finished novel. We will be joined by members of Bloomington-Normal's local roller derby team, the Prairieland Punishers."
PAST EVENTS
SATURDAY May 10, 2025: AUTHOR EVENT
12PM - 3PM in WAUWATOSA, WI
Barnes and Noble Mayfair Mall: 2500 N Mayfair Rd Suite 196, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Chat with Liz, get your book signed, learn about roller derby, and more!
12PM - 3PM in WAUWATOSA, WI
Barnes and Noble Mayfair Mall: 2500 N Mayfair Rd Suite 196, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Chat with Liz, get your book signed, learn about roller derby, and more!
SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2025: AUTHOR EVENT
12PM - 2PM in MADISON, WI
Barnes and Noble: West Towne Mall, 7433 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53717
Chat with Liz, get your book signed, learn about roller derby, and more! Plus, meet members of Madison Roller Derby!
12PM - 2PM in MADISON, WI
Barnes and Noble: West Towne Mall, 7433 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53717
Chat with Liz, get your book signed, learn about roller derby, and more! Plus, meet members of Madison Roller Derby!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2024: GROUP AUTHOR EVENT
12PM - 4PM in JOLIET, IL
Barnes and Noble: 2621 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
Join Liz and other authors to get your books signed, talk about writing, and more!
12PM - 4PM in JOLIET, IL
Barnes and Noble: 2621 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
Join Liz and other authors to get your books signed, talk about writing, and more!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024: LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
2PM - 4PM in MIDDLETON, WI
Middleton Public Library: 7425 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, 53562
Attention book lovers of all ages and genres! Connect with local authors, learn about new titles, and purchase signed copies of books at Middleton Public Library's Local Author Fair!
2PM - 4PM in MIDDLETON, WI
Middleton Public Library: 7425 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, 53562
Attention book lovers of all ages and genres! Connect with local authors, learn about new titles, and purchase signed copies of books at Middleton Public Library's Local Author Fair!
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2024: AUTHOR MEET AND GREET
7PM in HOMEWOOD, IL
Homewood Public Library: 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
Virtually meet Elizabeth Holden, author of "Mighty Millie Novak", a book about sixteen-year-old Millie who is trying to navigate her parents' divorce, messy friendships, and her own self-doubt while exploring her new passion for roller derby. After the author's talk, you can greet the Chicagoland Knockouts Teen Roller Derby team and learn some of their techniques. Giveaways, raffles and more!
7PM in HOMEWOOD, IL
Homewood Public Library: 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
Virtually meet Elizabeth Holden, author of "Mighty Millie Novak", a book about sixteen-year-old Millie who is trying to navigate her parents' divorce, messy friendships, and her own self-doubt while exploring her new passion for roller derby. After the author's talk, you can greet the Chicagoland Knockouts Teen Roller Derby team and learn some of their techniques. Giveaways, raffles and more!
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2024: BOOK CLUB VISIT
6PM in WAUWATOSA, WI
Barnes and Noble: 1802 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
I'll be talking with members of the Pride Not Prejudice book club, whose October read was Mighty Millie Novak!
6PM in WAUWATOSA, WI
Barnes and Noble: 1802 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
I'll be talking with members of the Pride Not Prejudice book club, whose October read was Mighty Millie Novak!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2024: AUTHOR EVENT with CHLOE SPENCER!
11AM - 1PM in ST. CLOUD, MN
Barnes and Noble Rainbow Village: 3940 Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301
Join Chloe and me as we talk about our novels, read excerpts, sign copies, and answer your questions!
11AM - 1PM in ST. CLOUD, MN
Barnes and Noble Rainbow Village: 3940 Division St, St Cloud, MN 56301
Join Chloe and me as we talk about our novels, read excerpts, sign copies, and answer your questions!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2024: AUTHOR EVENT
1PM - 3PM in CHICAGO, IL
Bookie's in Beverly: 10324 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me (possibly on-skates!) for a fun afternoon!
1PM - 3PM in CHICAGO, IL
Bookie's in Beverly: 10324 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me (possibly on-skates!) for a fun afternoon!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2024: AUTHOR EVENT
1PM - 3PM in GREEN BAY, WI
Lions Mouth Bookstore: 211 N Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me (possibly on-skates!) for a fun afternoon!
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1PM - 3PM in GREEN BAY, WI
Lions Mouth Bookstore: 211 N Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me (possibly on-skates!) for a fun afternoon!
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SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2024: AUTHOR EVENT
1PM - 3PM in ALGONQUIN, IL
Barnes and Noble Algonquin Commons: 1802 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me for a fun afternoon!
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1PM - 3PM in ALGONQUIN, IL
Barnes and Noble Algonquin Commons: 1802 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Talking, reading, signing, chatting! Come join me for a fun afternoon!
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🎉 TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 2024: MIGHTY MILLIE NOVAK BOOK LAUNCH PARTY! 🎉
5:30PM - 7:30PM in MADISON, WI
A Room of One's Own bookstore: 2717 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
"This isn't just your typical author reading--come for stellar vegan food from Just Veggiez and a roller derby demonstration from Liz and her Madison Roller Derby teammates!"
Afterparty at Starkweather Brewing Company, at about 7:30 or 8pm!
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5:30PM - 7:30PM in MADISON, WI
A Room of One's Own bookstore: 2717 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
"This isn't just your typical author reading--come for stellar vegan food from Just Veggiez and a roller derby demonstration from Liz and her Madison Roller Derby teammates!"
Afterparty at Starkweather Brewing Company, at about 7:30 or 8pm!
Facebook Event Page