I started my week-long schedule of author events today with Page Chiropractic in Webster, MA. They had a great Kid's Fun Day with all different activities and entertainers. Awesome crowd for the day, keeping us all hopping and having a good time.
I'd like to give a quick shout-out to two of the awesome entertainers I shared a corner space with. First up is Flippo the Clown. I think I've run into him at other events in the Webster/Dudley area, and his interaction with the kids is fantastic. Watching him making balloon animals, teaching the kids to juggle, and performing magic tricks made the whole day fly by.
My second shout-out is to Gecko Gigglez. Unfortunately I didn't grab a business card like I meant to (I know, it was bad of me) and I can't find her information online. She's just starting out, but her face painting is phenomenal. I'm hoping pictures get posted from today so I can share them. I'm also hoping her online presence starts up and I can link her here so you can all enjoy her fantastic work.
From here on out, it's just me for the week. Doing my readings and making animal masks. Tomorrow I conquer Mendon, MA. Or, you know, just go read and chat with some really great kids.
A huge thank you to Page Chiropractic for the amazing event they hosted. I was very happy to be a part of it.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
What to do Over April Vacation
I know this isn't news to some of you, but for everyone else, I'm doing a mini-book tour over April vacation. As always you can find where I'll be on my Appearance page, but for this I'll share here as well.
If you're looking for something to do with the kids and live in close proximity to one of these places, come down and visit! I'll be making animal masks with the kids in addition to reading my book. I'd love to see lots of smiling faces.
If you're looking for something to do with the kids and live in close proximity to one of these places, come down and visit! I'll be making animal masks with the kids in addition to reading my book. I'd love to see lots of smiling faces.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd, 11 am - 2 pm Page Chiropractic Kid's Day
27 East Main Street, Webster, MA
Different activities will be set up promoting health and wellness for children.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd, 10:30 am Taft Public Library
18 Main Street, Mendon, MA
Story time and Craft
THURSDAY, APRIL 24th, 12 pm Lunenburg Public Library
1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA
Brown Bag Story Time - Bring a lunch along to eat during the reading
FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 10:30 am Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street, Bath, ME
Story time and Craft
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
11 am Levi Heywood Memorial Library
55 West Lynde Street, Gardner, MA
&
2 pm Belding Memorial Library
244 Main Street, Ashfield, MA
Both of these are Story time and Craft
There you have it, my little whirlwind tour. I'm a bit exhausted just looking at it, but I'm extremely excited. It looks to be a fun week.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Now That the Turkey is Eaten
I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. With the Christmas season gearing up, we decided to join in the celebrations.
From now until Christmas Eve, Rhino and all the Princesses
are celebrating with 20% off. Enter code NZ3N4ZFC through
the eStore site: https://www.createspace.com/3968200
If you want it signed, you can either pick up a copy at
one of the Independent Bookstores or order it through me
under STORES CARRYING MY BOOK.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our little family to
yours.
*****
From now until Christmas Eve, Rhino and all the Princesses
are celebrating with 20% off. Enter code NZ3N4ZFC through
the eStore site: https://www.createspace.com/3968200
*****
If you want it signed, you can either pick up a copy at
one of the Independent Bookstores or order it through me
under STORES CARRYING MY BOOK.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our little family to
yours.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Belated Happy Birthday
Yesterday, November 17th, marked the one year anniversary of WHO WILL DANCE WITH ME? Hard to believe that much time has already gone by since its release. The last year has been a slow building and learning year, but it has been a good experience. I've had the opportunity to go to schools, libraries and bookstores to share my book. I hope the next year turns out even better.
To everyone who's been there to help along the way, whether you purchased a copy or allowed me to visit your school, library or bookstore, a huge THANK YOU! I couldn't have done what I have without you.
So, let's all party! And I'll wait and wonder who will be willing to dance with me in 2014.
Friday, November 8, 2013
When All the Toys Are Opened
Wanted to let you all know I just added another appearance date to my calendar.
Friday, December 27th I'll be at the Oxford Public Library in Oxford, MA.
Looking to get out of the house after the Christmas Rush and after-holiday crash? I'll be making animal masks and reading my book. Bring the kids down and relax for a little while with a book of your own.
Friday, December 27th I'll be at the Oxford Public Library in Oxford, MA.
Looking to get out of the house after the Christmas Rush and after-holiday crash? I'll be making animal masks and reading my book. Bring the kids down and relax for a little while with a book of your own.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
First Day of School (Visits)
Yesterday marked a new first for me and WHO WILL DANCE WITH ME?.
I've done readings at libraries and bookstores. A few times I've done art projects or tea parties. I've even done art festivals and bazaars. Once I sat on a panel for self-publishing.
Now I can add 'school visits' to the list.
Learning Brooke Early Learning Center in Cranston opened its door to me for back-to-back sessions with some of their students. It was a very different environment from what I've been used to up until now and I have to admit I was a bit nervous. All that changed as soon as I got started. (I'm going to apologize now for any misspelled names as I didn't write them down while I was there.)
The kids in Miss Amanda and Miss Lindsey's Pre-K class were very excited. They had lots of things they wanted to share about their favorite animals, both real and stuffed. Their favorites ranged widely from dogs to elephants and giraffes to fire-breathing dragons. At the end, as I got ready to head down the hall to the kindergarten class, one of the kids asked if he could give me a hug. It ended with me getting mobbed by fourteen 4-year olds all intent on giving me a group hug.
From there, I went to the kindergarten class of Miss Kelly. A slightly smaller and more subdued class, but by no means less imaginative. To start with, their favorite animals included saber-tooth cats (I found out later this was thanks to a Magic Treehouse Book) and a werewolf-vampire-zombie (he confirmed it was all one animal).
I spent more time with the kindergartners as we also made masks. For the first time, I had kids reshaping the paper plates to fit what they wanted to make rather than coloring on certain features or adding construction paper shapes.
These kids were also the most perceptive ones I've read to yet. They had theories about why certain features of Rhino, like his horn, wouldn't bother Grace (she was the smallest so the horn went over her head). They even had a list of questions written out to ask me concerning how to write and publish a book. Afterwards, Miss Kelly informed me they were going to try writing their own book for a contest. When they're done, she's going to e-mail me the result. I can't wait to see what they come up with.
My first school visit is now officially under my belt. I had a fantastic reception and wonderfully curious kids. I'm ready for my next one.
I've done readings at libraries and bookstores. A few times I've done art projects or tea parties. I've even done art festivals and bazaars. Once I sat on a panel for self-publishing.
Now I can add 'school visits' to the list.
Learning Brooke Early Learning Center in Cranston opened its door to me for back-to-back sessions with some of their students. It was a very different environment from what I've been used to up until now and I have to admit I was a bit nervous. All that changed as soon as I got started. (I'm going to apologize now for any misspelled names as I didn't write them down while I was there.)
The kids in Miss Amanda and Miss Lindsey's Pre-K class were very excited. They had lots of things they wanted to share about their favorite animals, both real and stuffed. Their favorites ranged widely from dogs to elephants and giraffes to fire-breathing dragons. At the end, as I got ready to head down the hall to the kindergarten class, one of the kids asked if he could give me a hug. It ended with me getting mobbed by fourteen 4-year olds all intent on giving me a group hug.
From there, I went to the kindergarten class of Miss Kelly. A slightly smaller and more subdued class, but by no means less imaginative. To start with, their favorite animals included saber-tooth cats (I found out later this was thanks to a Magic Treehouse Book) and a werewolf-vampire-zombie (he confirmed it was all one animal).
I spent more time with the kindergartners as we also made masks. For the first time, I had kids reshaping the paper plates to fit what they wanted to make rather than coloring on certain features or adding construction paper shapes.
These kids were also the most perceptive ones I've read to yet. They had theories about why certain features of Rhino, like his horn, wouldn't bother Grace (she was the smallest so the horn went over her head). They even had a list of questions written out to ask me concerning how to write and publish a book. Afterwards, Miss Kelly informed me they were going to try writing their own book for a contest. When they're done, she's going to e-mail me the result. I can't wait to see what they come up with.
My first school visit is now officially under my belt. I had a fantastic reception and wonderfully curious kids. I'm ready for my next one.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
A Little Praise is Nice
Wanted to share the lovely message I received in my email this week. I've taken out identifying details.
I love getting notes like this.
Hi Emily,
I am a youth services librarian at the (Town) Public Library. My Library Director recently gave me a copy of your book, Who Will Dance With Me? to consider for inclusion in the juvenile collection. While our general policy requires that books be reviewed in professional library journals, your book is well written and contains such a positive message that I would like to include it in our picture book collection.
Please let me know what the cost of the book is and how payment can be made to you.
Thank you for thinking of the (Town) Public Library and I wish you well with your lovely book!
(Librarian), youth services librarian
I love getting notes like this.
Hi Emily,
I am a youth services librarian at the (Town) Public Library. My Library Director recently gave me a copy of your book, Who Will Dance With Me? to consider for inclusion in the juvenile collection. While our general policy requires that books be reviewed in professional library journals, your book is well written and contains such a positive message that I would like to include it in our picture book collection.
Please let me know what the cost of the book is and how payment can be made to you.
Thank you for thinking of the (Town) Public Library and I wish you well with your lovely book!
(Librarian), youth services librarian
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