Upcoming Events
September 8, 2026- Thrillerdelphia in Manayunk, Phila.
Diana will be In Conversation with bestselling author Maddie Martinez for the launch of her adult thriller novel, “The Maiden and Her Monster,” 7pm
September 26, 2026– Spooktastic Horror Event in Boston, MA
Diana will be featured alongside fellow horror authors at this event, which includes panels and book signings.
September 30, 2026– Doylestown Bookshop, PA
Diana will be launching the Latine Horror Anthology SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME. Diana’s short story, “We Are Gathered Here Together,” is featured in the anthology. Q&A and signing, 7pm
October 3, 2026– Chapter Two Books in Wynnewood, PA
Diana will be In Conversation with Ally Russel for the launch of her middle grade novel,“Mystery James,” 11am
October 6, 2026– PaLA Conference in Harrisburg, PA
Diana will be featured alongside fellow kidlit horror authors Nicole Wolverton and Laura Parnum for a panel and book signing at this PA Library Association annual event. 2-4pm.
October 13, 2026– Hispanic Heritage Event in Wheeling, WV
Diana will be speaking at the Ohio County Public Library, in partnership with the YWCA, in West Virginia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Presentation and book signing. 12pm
October 14, 2026– Julia de Burgos Book Store in Philadelphia
Diana will be featured alongside fellow Latine authors Ann Dávila Cardinal and Wi-Moto Nyoka to celebrate Latine anthologies, including SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME. 7pm
October 16, 2026– Doylestown Bookshop, PA
Diana will be In Conversation with Bram Stoker award-winning author Robert Ottone for the launch of his adult horror novel, “Amityville Awakens,” 6:30pm
October 24, 2026– Yo! Fest in Villanova, PA
Diana will be featured alongside fellow kidlit authors at book festival hosted by Children’s Book World at Black Rock Middle School. Panel & Signing, 12-3pm.
October 29, 2026– Book Shop on Main in Ambler, PA
Diana will be featured horror author at the Fright Night festival to celebrate Halloween. Panel & Signing, 7pm.
November 6, 2026– Thrillerdelphia in Manayunk, Phila.
Diana will be In Conversation with Rebekah Faubion for the launch of her queer horror novel, “What A Nightmare,” 7pm
November 19-22, 2026– NCTE in Philadelphia
Diana will be featured at the National Council of Teachers of English on a panel in partnership with the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival. Panel & Signing.
January 20, 2027- Children’s Book World, Haverford, PA
Diana will be In Conversation with Rebecca Danzenbaker for the launch of her YA romantasy novel, “Predestined,” 7pm
A NOTE FROM DIANA ABOUT SCHOOL EVENTS: I enjoy sharing my passion for creative writing at middle schools, high schools, and libraries. My aim is to inspire students to pursue their passions, whatever they may be. I also enjoy teaching some of what I’ve learned as a professional author to help them find their own voice in life.
School Presentations
Diana currently offers a one-hour presentation about the depth of her research process. As a former journalist, her novels include a works cited page as well as a section about the true histories that inspired her stories. In this presentation, Diana shows pictures and videos about her on-site research, which includes: exploring an abandoned girl’s reform school outside of Philadelphia, finding the cemetery for boys at America’s first reform school, sleeping at Lizzie Borden’s House, and hiking a haunted New England forest at night. She also shares an inside-look into her writing process.
Diana has previously conducted this workshop at Ridley High School, Ursinus College, the Free Library of Philadelphia, Black Rock Middle School (LMSD), and more. Read more about her research process in the Daily Times.
All presentations can be followed with a book signing. Hear Diana discuss her publishing journey.
What educators and organizers say about Diana’s visits…
“Thank you so much for coming in to work with our students. We all enjoyed it and the students told us that they really enjoyed hearing about your process… [We] would love to work with you again. “
—Rachel E. Nichols, Ed. D., Librarian, Black Rock Middle School
“Thank you so much for last week’s event! It’s getting rave reviews!” – Amy Pickett, Librarian
Ridley High School
“Thank you so much again for your time, energy, and expertise. The kids responded really well, and we have lots of ideas.”
—Leah Falk, Program Coordinator, Rutgers University Writers House, Camden
“Mighty thanks to you for presenting your book Proof of Lies to the West Teen Scholars group… Bonus credit for staying late to answer kids’ questions one-on-one, and for engaging and sharing feedback when students read aloud their Mighty leadership essays.”
—Christina Rissell, Mentorship Coordinator, Mighty Writers, Inc., Philadelphia
Schedule a visit!
If you are an educator who would like Diana to visit your school or conference, please send her an email at: diana dot wallach at yahoo dot com.
Or DM her on social media, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianawallachauthor/
