I do programs for adults and children, both at my home and further afield. Check in here to see what’s coming up next.
Upcoming Events
School Visit
Thursday May 23, 2013 8:00am–5:00pm
I’ll be visiting the kindergarten students at Our Lady’s Academy in Waltham. With a chicken, of course!
Milldam Preschool Visit
Tuesday May 28, 2013 — Monday June 3, 2013 10:00am–11:00am
I’ll be at the Milldam nursery school for a Tillie Lays an Egg Storytime. With a hen, of course!
School Visit
Thursday June 6, 2013 9:00am–11:00am
I’ll be bringing Amber to the Haynes School in Sudbury for their Chicken Festival.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday June 8, 2013 10:00am–12:00pm
Little Pond Farm
Carlisle, MA
Google MapThis 2 hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You’ll learn everything from feeding, to flock dynamics, to predator protection, to what to do with manure (you’ll get to see my composting system.) You’ll even get to pick up a chicken!
$40 per person, includes iced tea and homemade cookies.
Limited to 14 participants. Children age 8 and over are welcome to sign up.
The workshop runs rain or shine. Cancellation policy — up to one week before the event you will get a refund of $30. No refunds after June 4. Sign up using the “Pay Now” button.Goddard School Visit
Wednesday August 7, 2013 10:00am
I’ll be bringing a chicken to meet the children at the Goddard School in Westford, MA.
Previous Appearances
Here’s a list of where I’ve been.
School Visit
Wednesday May 15, 2013
I’ll be at the Peter Noyes School, in Sudbury, MA, to read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about chickens. I’ll be meeting all of the Kindergarten students who will have been hatching eggs and learning about farm animals. Of course, I’ll be bringing a hen!
Storytime in the Backyard
Friday May 10, 2013 2:00pm–3:00pm
I’ll be hosting 6 five-year olds for a private storytime in my backyard. The goats are sure to get some attention.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday April 27, 2013 1:00pm–3:00pm
Little Pond Farm
Carlisle, MA
Google MapThis workshop is FULL. Spaces remain in the June 8 workshop. Keep an eye on this events page, as I’ll be adding more programs!
This 2 hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You’ll learn everything from feeding, to flock dynamics, to predator protection, to what to do with manure (you’ll get to see my composting system.) I’ll have 25 chicks in a brooder, so you’ll be able to observe first-hand how to care for young birds. And, I’ll show you how to handle the older hens. You’ll even get to pick up a chicken!
$40 per person, includes iced tea and homemade cookies.
Limited to 14 participants. Children age 8 and over are welcome to sign up.
The workshop runs rain or shine. Cancellation policy — up to one week before the event you will get a refund of $30. No refunds after April 23. Sign up using the “Pay Now” button.Spring Chickens: Basics of Urban Chicken Keeping
Wednesday April 24, 2013 7:00pm–8:30pm
Groundwork Somerville
Somerville,
Google MapI’ll be in Somerville, MA, to talk about urban chicken keeping. During this slide show/lecture I’ll cover everything you’ll need to know to get started with a small flock of hens in a city setting.
School Visit
Wednesday April 10, 2013
I’ll be bringing a hen to Our Lady’s Academy in Waltham, MA, where we’ll meet the pre-K and K classes.
Thoreau School Visit
Friday April 5, 2013 8:00am–2:00pm
The second graders are hatching chicks! I get to be part of the educational fun of this springtime program. I’ll bring a hen so the children can see what the chicks will grow into.
Meet Me In Austin!
Friday March 29, 2013 — Saturday March 30, 2013
I’m flying down to Austin, Texas! Lauren Scheuer and I will be in the Lone Star State for the Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour. Join us at the Driskill Bar at 5:30 on Friday, March 29. We know it’s a fancy place, but, we’ve never been. We’re tourists! On Saturday, March 30, we’ll be at Buck Moore Feed from 10 am until 2 pm (when we’ll skedaddle and try to see as many coops as we can.) Lauren will be signing copies of her new book, and I’ll have copies of Vintage Chicken Photographs: 30 Postcards for sale. Please email me if you’re going to join us.
Bay Path College Early Educators Class
Saturday March 23, 2013 3:00pm–4:00pm
I’ll be talking to a group of educators about what makes an engaging storytime, and how to go use a picture book as a jump-off for learning and writing. I’ll be bringing a chicken as an assistant!
Preschool Storytime
Friday March 22, 2013 10:00am–11:30am
I’ll be at the Concord Carousel for a preschool storytime. With a hen, of course!
Storytime at the Concord Library
Saturday March 16, 2013 10:00am–10:45am
Concord Library
Concord, MA
Google MapI’ll be bringing a hen to the Concord Library for this storytime. It’s part of the Concord Reads About Farming And Food program in concert with the Concord Museum’s exhibit, The Greatest Source of Wealth: Agriculture in Concord.
Chicken Keeping Talk
Tuesday March 12, 2013 7:00pm–9:00pm
Dover-Sherborn Community Education
Dover, MA
Google MapI’ll be doing a backyard chicken keeping talk and slideshow in Dover. Sign-up is through Dover-Sherborn Community Education. I’m on page 7 of this catalog.
World Read Aloud Day
Wednesday March 6, 2013 10:00am–3:00pm
I’ll be doing four free Skype visits at schools from California to New Hampshire to celebrate WRAD. This year, I’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg while sitting amongst the Gems. Chaos? Likely. Fun? Definitely. Watch on the BarnCam. The first Skype visit will be at 11 am EST, the last at 2:30 pm.
Chick Care Workshop
Saturday February 16, 2013 11:00am–12:00pm
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MA
Google MapI’ll be talking about chick selection and chick care at the Chelmsford Agway on Saturday, Feb 16. The workshop is at 11 and there will be time afterwards for Q & A about all things chicken.
Backyard Chicken Talk at NOFA-NJ
Sunday January 27, 2013
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
Google MapThe Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ runs an outstanding winter conference. I’ll be there on Sunday, January 27 to talk about backyard chicken keeping.
HenCam Meet Up at Poultry Congress
Saturday January 19, 2013 12:00pm–1:00pm
Northeastern Poultry Congress
Springfield, MA
Google MapEvery year I try to go to the Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts where I can see hundreds of beautiful birds and learn from expert breeders. This year, let’s walk the aisles together! Meet me in front of the food concession stand at noon. Bring a lunch and we can chat. Then we’ll go and look at the chickens. I’ll be wearing a beige baseball cap embroidered with the HenCam logo. Let me know if you’ll be there!
Note: Tell the parking lot attendant that you’re coming for the poultry show and parking will be free.
Chicken Q & A
Saturday December 15, 2012 10:00am–2:00pm
Carlisle Winter Farmer's Market
Carlisle, MA
Google MapI’ll be at the Carlisle Farmer’s Market Winter Fair to answer questions about backyard chicken keeping. Come to my table between 10 am and 2 pm to talk poultry. I’ll also be selling totes made of feed bags, and will have my books for sale, including my newest, Vintage Chicken Photographs: 30 Postcards!
Preparing Your Chickens For Winter
Saturday October 20, 2012 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MA
Google MapI’ll be at the Chelmsford, MA Agway to talk about winter chicken care for your backyard flock. This seminar is free!
Nursing Home Visit
Tuesday October 16, 2012
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley
Littleton, MAI’ll be visiting the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley (in Littleton, MA) and will have a hen with me for the memory loss residents to meet.
Urban Chicken Keeping Lecture
Wednesday October 3, 2012 6:30pm–8:30pm
Groundwork Somerville
Somerville, MA
Google MapThis slide show and lecture is for the city hen keeper. I’ll show you how a small flock of hens can be housed and cared for in an urban/suburban plot. It’s sponsored by NOFA and will be held at Groundwork Somerville. Register here.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday September 22, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Little Pond Farm
Carlisle, MASpend two hours in my backyard learning everything you need to know to get started with your own flock of hens. I’ll cover a wide range of topics, from chicken behavior, to housing, to health. You’ll see firsthand how I protect my chickens from predators, compost the manure, and keep the coops clean and tidy. You’ll learn how to handle these birds and even pick up a hen! The workshop is rain or shine, and as always, includes iced tea and homemade cookies. $40 per person. Limited to 14 participants. Sign up using the “Pay Now” button.
Cancellation policy—up to one week before the event you will get a refund of $30. No refund after September 16.
Book Signing
Sunday September 9, 2012 2:00pm–3:00pm
Ferns Country Store
Carlisle, MA
Google MapI live in a small community with an unusually high proportion of published authors. Ferns, the general store in the center of town (it’s the only store in town!) is hosting a Carlisle Author’s Booksigning. I’ll be there with copies of Tillie Lays an Egg. Stop by!
Chelmsford Farmers Market
Thursday August 2, 2012 3:30pm–4:30pm
Chelmsford Farmers Market
Chelmsford, MAI’ll be talking about backyard chicken keeping for the Farmers Market education events program. Come for the presentation and stay for Q & A.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday July 7, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MASpend two hours learning what to do in order to have a happy, peaceful, healthy flock of laying hens in your backyard. Everything from coop design to chicken health and behavior will be covered. You’ll learn how to pick up a chicken, see what caring for chickens entails, and tour my gardens and compost system. Ice tea and homemade cookies included! $35 per person. This workshop is full.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Sunday June 10, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. This workshop is full.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday June 9, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. This workshop is full.
Storytime at The Somerville Growing Center
Friday June 8, 2012 10:30am
Somerville Growing Center
Somerville, MAI’ll be at this community garden and educational center, with a friendly hen, for a Tillie Lays an Egg Storytime. No registration necessary – just drop in! Also, courtesy of the Growing Center, I’ll be visiting a preschool at The Somerville Childcare Center.
Rhode Island Storytime
Friday June 1, 2012 5:30pm–7:30pm
Providence Children's Museum
Providence, RI
Google MapI’ll be there with a chicken! Details here!
Concord Museum Garden Tour
Friday June 1, 2012 — Saturday June 2, 2012
Concord MuseumEight gardens are on this tour, including mine! This is your chance to tour my yard, see the chickens, goats and vegetable garden, and even spy the Beast. All for a very good cause.
A Visit to the Peter Noyes School
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Peter Noyes Elementary School
Sudbury, MAI’ll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for 4 Kindergarten classes. With Agatha!
Chicken Keeping Talk at the Farmers’ Museum
Wednesday May 16, 2012 7:00pm
The Farmers’ Museum
Cooperstown, NYI’ll be in Cooperstown, NY at this living history museum to talk about backyard chicken keeping.
A Visit to Our Lady’s Academy
Thursday May 3, 2012
Waltham, MAI’ll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for the pre-K. With Agatha!
Chicken Keeping Talk
Tuesday April 24, 2012 6:30pm
Billerica Public Library
Billerica, MAFree and open to the public! I’ll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.
Sargent Memorial Library
Tuesday April 17, 2012 2:00pm
Sargent Memorial Library
Boxborough, MAStorytime during school vacation week! Come and say hello to me and one of my hens.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday April 14, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. Tor register, email me.
Skype Visit to the Grand Prairie School in Texas
Thursday April 12, 2012
I’ll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!
Abbey Kelley Foster Charter School
Wednesday April 11, 2012
I’ll be meeting all of the first graders at this school in Worcester, MA.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday March 31, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. Tor register, email me.
Skype Visit to the La Canada School in California
Friday March 16, 2012
I’ll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!
Chicken Keeping Talk
Saturday February 25, 2012 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MAFree and open to the public! I’ll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.
North Grafton Elementary School
Wednesday January 11, 2012
I’ll be spending a half day at the North Grafton School.
Lesley Ellis School Visit
Tuesday November 8, 2011
I’ll be bringing Agatha and Betsy to meet the pre-K through 6th grades.
Getting Your Coop Ready for Winter Workshop at the Chelmsford Agway
Saturday October 8, 2011 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MAI’ll be talking about how to keep your chickens healthy this winter. I’ll discuss housing, feed and water. There will be time for Q & A, too!
Chicken Keeping Workshop here at Little Pond Farm
Saturday September 24, 2011 2:00pm–4:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou are invited learn about backyard chicken keeping here at Little Pond Farm. I’ll go over all of the basics of how to get started with your own flock. We’ll cover housing, feeding, and health issues, breed selection and buying poultry, You’ll even learn how to pick up a chicken! You’ll get to tour my property, see the gardens, the compost, and meet the goats. $20 per person (includes iced tea and cookies) 15 people maximum. Email to sign up and for more details.
Skype Visit
Wednesday September 21, 2011
I’ve been in touch with the librarians and students in the Temecula, California elementary school for a few years, and now I’m finally going to meet them via Skype!
Chicken Keeping Workshop here at Little Pond Farm
Saturday July 30, 2011 2:00pm–4:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou are invited learn about backyard chicken keeping here at Little Pond Farm. I’ll go over all of the basics of how to get started with your own flock. We’ll cover housing, feeding, and health issues, breed selection and buying poultry, You’ll even learn how to pick up a chicken! You’ll get to tour my property, see the gardens, the compost, and meet the goats. $20 per person (includes iced tea and cookies) 15 people maximum. Email to sign up and for more details.
Springboard School
Friday July 22, 2011
Chelmsford, MATillie and I will be visiting this preschool.
Storytime at the Elephant’s Trunk Bookshop!
Wednesday June 29, 2011 10:30am
Elephant's Trunk Bookshop
Lexington, MATillie and I will be visiting this childrens’ bookshop at 10:30 am. I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg, and then everyone can pet Tillie!
Preschool Programs in Westford
Monday May 23, 2011 — Tuesday May 24, 2011
Westford, MATillie and I will be visiting the preschool children.
St. Mary School
Wednesday May 4, 2011
Shrewsbury, MAI’ll be meeting the pre-K through third grade classes.
Peter Noyes Elementary School
Tuesday May 3, 2011
Tillie and I will be in Sudbury, MA, meeting the kindergarten students!
Earth Day programs at Earthplace
Saturday April 30, 2011
Earthplace
Westport, CTI’ll be on hand at Earthplace for two programs, a storytime with Tillie Lays an Egg, and a Q & A table and workshop on Getting Started Wtih Backyard Chickens.
Wayland Library
Wednesday April 20, 2011 1:00pm
Wayland, MATillie and I will be doing a storytime. Come and join us on this special event for vacation week.
Chicken Keeping Workshop at the Chelmsford Agway
Saturday April 9, 2011 10:00am–12:00pm
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MACome at 10 am for a 30 minute talk about getting started with chickens. I’ll be at the Agway until noon to answer your questions.
Central Cooperative Preschool
Monday April 4, 2011 — Tuesday April 5, 2011
Storytime with Tillie in Chelmsford, MA!
Chicken Keeping Talk at the Westford Green Fair
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am–12:15pm
Westford Green Fair
Westford, MAI’ll be sharing what I know about getting started with backyard chickens during this 45-minute slide show and lecture. The fair runs 10 am to 2 pm.
Groveland Library
Saturday March 26, 2011 10:30am
Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Groveland Library.
Family Trees: A Celebration of Childrens Literature
Friday December 3, 2010 — Sunday January 2, 2011
Concord Museum
Concord, MAThis is the 15th year that the Concord Museum has held this event, and I’m honored that Tillie Lays an Egg has been selected to inspire one of the decorated trees. I’ll be at the museum—sitting by my tree—on December 4. However, the display runs from December 3 through January 2 and it’s worth visiting even if I’m not there! Go to the museum’s web site to find out more about this holiday tradition.
Billerica Library
Saturday November 13, 2010 10:30am
Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Billerica Library.
Walpole Public Library
Wednesday November 10, 2010 10:30am
Join Tillie and me for storytime!
Harvard Farmers Market
Saturday September 25, 2010 9:00am–12:00pm
Harvard, MAI’ll be at the information table at the Harvard Farmers Market Backyard Chicken Day.
Library Visit
Tuesday June 29, 2010 10:00am
The Gay-Kimball Library
Troy, NHI’ll be visiting the library with Tillie for storytime.
Somerville Library Visit
Monday June 28, 2010 11:00am
Central Library
Somerville, MAI’ll be doing a special story time to kick of the library’s summer reading program!
School Visit
Friday May 28, 2010
The Bishop Elementary School
Arlington, MAI’ll be visiting the kindergarten and first grade classrooms with Tillie!
Bright Horizon’s Family Literacy Festival
Saturday May 22, 2010 11:00am
The Bright Horizons
Bedford, MAThis children’s center is having a special day to celebrate reading. It’s open to the public. I’ll be there at 11 am to read from Tillie Lays an Egg. Tillie will be with me, too. Come and say hello!
Preschool Visit
Thursday May 6, 2010
The Bright Horizons
Newburyport, MAI’ll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!
School Visit
Thursday April 15, 2010
The MLK School, and the Amigos School
Cambridge, MAI’ll be visiting the kindergarten and pre-K classrooms with Tillie courtesy of their wonderful library!
Tillie Story Time at D2E
Saturday April 10, 2010 2:00pm
The D2E Sustainable Living Expo
Boston, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg and everyone can meet Tillie.
Tillie on MARTHA!
Friday April 2, 2010
The Martha Stewart ShowTillie and I will be driving down to NYC on Monday, March 29. We’ll spend the night at a posh boutique hotel in SoHo. Then, on March 30. we’ll go to the Martha Stewart studios and tape a segment for The Martha Stewart Show! The show will air on April 2 (check your local listings.)
Backyard Chicken Keeping
Saturday March 13, 2010
The Wild Center
Tupper Lake, NYJoin me for this winter talk at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. I’ll share what I know about keeping a home flock of hens. I’ll also be doing a children’s program in which I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about chickens.
Preschool Visit
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The Frost School
Westford, MAI’ll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!
Backyard Chickens at the Boston Museum of Science
Wednesday March 3, 2010 7:00pm
Writer Susan Orlean will be talking about her experiences with her flock of hens (and one surprise rooster). I’ll be there with the “talent” – several chickens for everyone to meet and greet. This is going to be a fun evening! Reservations required.
Westford Farmers Market Winter Series: Keeping Chickens
Sunday February 21, 2010 4:00pm
Westford Farmers Market
Westford, MAI’ll be part of a panel of chicken-keeping experts. This program is for beginners and experienced flock owners.
Preschool Program
Wednesday January 27, 2010
The Bright Horizons Childrens Center, Brickstone Place
Andover, MAThe children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!
Preschool Program
Monday November 30, 2009
The Childrens Place at Phillips Academy
Andover, MAThe children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!
Springfield, Vermont Public Library
Wednesday October 14, 2009 3:30pm
Join me and Tillie for for this “Discovery Hour” where I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about all things chicken.
Westford Mass. Farmers’ Market
Tuesday October 13, 2009 2:00pm
I’ll be at the Westford Farmers Market to talk about keeping backyard hens. Stop by!
Storytime at the Framingham Barnes & Noble
Tuesday September 22, 2009 12:30pm
Join me for storytime. I’ll be bringing the real, live, Tillie!
Storytime at The Country Club
Sunday September 20, 2009 4:00pm
This event is for members only. They’re having their first Farmers’ Market/Family Lawn event. Tillie and I are looking forward to it! We’ll have our own storytime tent.
Chelmsford Public Library
Thursday August 13, 2009 10:00am
Join me and Tillie for story time!
West Coast HenCam Party and Tillie Booksigning
Sunday August 9, 2009 11:00am–1:00pm
Chevalier's Books
Los Angeles, CAThis wonderful indie bookstore has offered to host a West Coast HenCam Party! I can’t wait to meet you! Let’s make this a summer gathering of West Coast chicken fans! The local farmers market will be in full swing nearby. I’ll have cookies for guests. It’ll be a wonderful way to spend the morning in LA. Email me i if you’re coming so I can plan ahead and bring enough sweets.
Palms Rancho Branch Library
Thursday August 6, 2009 4:00pm
Palms Rancho Branch LibraryI’ll be in LA for the SCBWI Conference and have arranged to fly in early to do a special storytime at this LA Public Library. I won’t have Tillie with me, but I will have props from Tillie Lays an Egg.
Nantucket Atheneum
Friday July 24, 2009 11:30am
Nantucket AtheneumI’m taking the ferry to Nantucket just so that I can read Tillie Lays an Egg at this library. Join me for a special storytime in this special place.
Sherborn Public Library
Wednesday July 1, 2009 3:00pm
Join Tillie and me for a special story time at the library.
Chickenstock
Sunday June 14, 2009 9:00am–2:00pm
Keene, NHDon’t miss this chicken swap and farm crafters sale held in the Agway parking lot 80 Martell Court (google for directions.) It’s being organized by a member of the BYC forum. I’ll be signing copies of Tillie Lays an Egg and the Farmstead Egg Cookbook, and selling pins and magnets made from vintage books – many with farm animal images!
Barnes and Noble
Thursday June 11, 2009 10:30am
Saugus, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg at the regular storytime at the Saugus, MA store. I can’t bring a live chicken because of the cafe, but I will have real eggs to show off and some of the props from the book. I hope to see you there!
Hampstead, NH Central School
Friday June 5, 2009 9:30am
Kindergarten class visit. Hopefully, their eggs will have all hatched by the time Tillie and I arrive.
Deviled Egg Cookoff
Monday June 1, 2009 7:30pm
Somerville, MATillie will be a celebrity hen at this deviled egg cookoff/party at PA’s Lounge in Somerville, MA. I think that this is the first time that a live chicken has been invited to a bar! We’re looking forward to meeting a whole different demographic than the three-year olds that we usually hang with. Besides, I LOVE deviled eggs. I’ll be bringing some of my own. Go here and here for more info.
Robbins Library
Wednesday May 20, 2009 10:30am
Arlington, MATillie and I will be in Arlington for the regular story hour. Please join us! There will be books available to purchase. I’m happy to chat with adults after the event – I know that there’s a movement afoot in Arlington to allow chickens in backyards. This is a your chance to introduce your neighbors to a real chicken.
The Tobin School
Monday May 18, 2009
Tillie and I will be meeting several classrooms of children. Tillie Lays an Egg will be available for sale through Porter Square Books (one of my all-time favorite indie booksellers.)
Reading and Booksigning at the Toadstool Bookshop
Saturday May 16, 2009 2:00pm
Toadstool BookshopJoin me during the town-wide Children and the Arts Festival for a Tillie Lays an Egg reading at this delightful indie bookstore.
Monadnock Writers Group
Saturday May 16, 2009 9:45am
I’ll be talking to this active group of writers about food writing.
Upton Public Library
Thursday May 14, 2009 2:30pm
Upton Public LibraryJoin Tillie and me for a special story time. We’ll be at the Town Hall (route 140 in the town center) so that there’s enough room for everybody. Upton’s indie bookstore, Kaleidoscope Books, will have Tillie Lays an Egg at the event and at their store for sale. After story time, I look forward to meeting with 4-H members from Upton.
Winchester Public Library
Friday April 24, 2009 2:00pm
Winchester Public LibraryTillie and I will do a reading and booksigning.
Groton Public Library
Thursday April 23, 2009 10:30am
Groton Public LibraryTillie and I will do a reading and booksigning. For ages 3 and up.
Reading and Booksigning at Northshire Book Store
Saturday April 11, 2009 2:00pm
Northshire Book Store
Manchester Center, VTNorthshire Book Store is an amazing indie bookstore in the gorgeous town of Manchester Center, Vermont. Make a day trip of it! This event is the day before Easter, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a story about a chicken and her eggs. Tillie likes to travel in the car, and although it’s a long drive, we’ll both be there.
Reading and Booksigning at Book Ends
Sunday April 5, 2009 3:00pm
Book Ends
Winchester, MAI’ll be reading and signing books. Tillie will join me at this great indie store!
Booksigning at the Spring Artisan Craft Fair
Saturday April 4, 2009 9:00am–2:00pm
Union Congregational Church
Groton, MAI make pins and magnets out of discarded books and will be selling them at this country fair. I’ll also have a stack of Tillie Lays an Egg books to sign and sell. Groton is a quintessential New England town. One of my favorite plant nurseries is nearby. It’s worth a visit.
Partners Village Store
Saturday March 28, 2009 10:30am–12:00pm
Partners Village Store
Westport, MACome and meet Tillie and me at this delightful store.
Carlisle Public Library
Wednesday March 25, 2009 7:00pm
Gleason Public Library
Carlisle, MAJoin Tillie and me for PJ story hour. (You don’t have to come in pajamas, but if you’d like to wear fuzzy slippers, you can!) Open to ages four and above.
Wellesley Booksmith
Saturday March 21, 2009 2:00pm
Wellesley Booksmith
Wellesley, MATillie and a couple of other hens from Little Pond Farm will be at this terrific bookstore. I’ll readTillie Lays an Egg and sign books – but you know that the real stars of the show will be my chickens!
Westford Farmers Market Winter Program
Sunday March 8, 2009 5:00pm–7:30pm
First Parish Church
Westford, MAHow to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard and Egg Recipes! A Westford resident, with years of chicken-keeping experience, will talk about getting started with a backyard flock. I’ll talk about how to cook with fresh, delicious eggs from your own hens. Go to the market’s web site for details.
Acton-Boxborough Rotary Club Talk
Wednesday February 4, 2009 12:15pm
Scupperjack's
Acton, MAI’ll talk to the Rotarians about the publishing world from the author’s perspective.
Reading and Booksigning at Porter Square Books
Tuesday February 3, 2009 10:00am–11:00am
Porter Square Books
Cambridge, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg and then you can meet Tillie! Your choice of the first or second reading time. A couple of classrooms of kindergarteners from a local school will add to the fun energy of this program. Come and join us at Porter Square Books – one of my favorite Indie Bookstores! (They have the best lattes in Cambridge. Come early and get one.)
Center Elementary School
Tuesday January 27, 2009 11:00am
Wilmington, CTI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg to kindergarten and first grade classes. Sponsored by the UConn COOP.
Booksigning at the Northeast Poultry Congress
Saturday January 17, 2009 10:00am–1:00pm
If you’ve never been to a poultry show, this is your chance to see one of the best! The Congress takes place in the poultry building at the Big E fairground in Springfield, MA. Proceeds from this signing will go to the APA-ABA Youth Program.
Hatching Party for Tillie Lays an Egg
Sunday January 11, 2009 3:00pm
The Concord Bookshop
Concord, MACome and meet me and Tillie at this book launch party. Egg nog, champagne and cookies!
Upcoming Events
I do programs for adults and children, both at my home and further afield. Check in here to see what’s coming up next.
School Visit
Wednesday May 15, 2013
I’ll be at the Peter Noyes School, in Sudbury, MA, to read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about chickens. I’ll be meeting all of the Kindergarten students who will have been hatching eggs and learning about farm animals. Of course, I’ll be bringing a hen!
Storytime in the Backyard
Friday May 10, 2013 2:00pm–3:00pm
I’ll be hosting 6 five-year olds for a private storytime in my backyard. The goats are sure to get some attention.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday April 27, 2013 1:00pm–3:00pm
Little Pond Farm
Carlisle, MA
Google MapThis workshop is FULL. Spaces remain in the June 8 workshop. Keep an eye on this events page, as I’ll be adding more programs!
This 2 hour workshop in my backyard will cover the basics of what you need to know to have your own small flock of laying hens. You’ll learn everything from feeding, to flock dynamics, to predator protection, to what to do with manure (you’ll get to see my composting system.) I’ll have 25 chicks in a brooder, so you’ll be able to observe first-hand how to care for young birds. And, I’ll show you how to handle the older hens. You’ll even get to pick up a chicken!
$40 per person, includes iced tea and homemade cookies.
Limited to 14 participants. Children age 8 and over are welcome to sign up.
The workshop runs rain or shine. Cancellation policy — up to one week before the event you will get a refund of $30. No refunds after April 23. Sign up using the “Pay Now” button.Spring Chickens: Basics of Urban Chicken Keeping
Wednesday April 24, 2013 7:00pm–8:30pm
Groundwork Somerville
Somerville,
Google MapI’ll be in Somerville, MA, to talk about urban chicken keeping. During this slide show/lecture I’ll cover everything you’ll need to know to get started with a small flock of hens in a city setting.
School Visit
Wednesday April 10, 2013
I’ll be bringing a hen to Our Lady’s Academy in Waltham, MA, where we’ll meet the pre-K and K classes.
Thoreau School Visit
Friday April 5, 2013 8:00am–2:00pm
The second graders are hatching chicks! I get to be part of the educational fun of this springtime program. I’ll bring a hen so the children can see what the chicks will grow into.
Meet Me In Austin!
Friday March 29, 2013 — Saturday March 30, 2013
I’m flying down to Austin, Texas! Lauren Scheuer and I will be in the Lone Star State for the Austin Funky Chicken Coop Tour. Join us at the Driskill Bar at 5:30 on Friday, March 29. We know it’s a fancy place, but, we’ve never been. We’re tourists! On Saturday, March 30, we’ll be at Buck Moore Feed from 10 am until 2 pm (when we’ll skedaddle and try to see as many coops as we can.) Lauren will be signing copies of her new book, and I’ll have copies of Vintage Chicken Photographs: 30 Postcards for sale. Please email me if you’re going to join us.
Bay Path College Early Educators Class
Saturday March 23, 2013 3:00pm–4:00pm
I’ll be talking to a group of educators about what makes an engaging storytime, and how to go use a picture book as a jump-off for learning and writing. I’ll be bringing a chicken as an assistant!
Preschool Storytime
Friday March 22, 2013 10:00am–11:30am
I’ll be at the Concord Carousel for a preschool storytime. With a hen, of course!
Storytime at the Concord Library
Saturday March 16, 2013 10:00am–10:45am
Concord Library
Concord, MA
Google MapI’ll be bringing a hen to the Concord Library for this storytime. It’s part of the Concord Reads About Farming And Food program in concert with the Concord Museum’s exhibit, The Greatest Source of Wealth: Agriculture in Concord.
Chicken Keeping Talk
Tuesday March 12, 2013 7:00pm–9:00pm
Dover-Sherborn Community Education
Dover, MA
Google MapI’ll be doing a backyard chicken keeping talk and slideshow in Dover. Sign-up is through Dover-Sherborn Community Education. I’m on page 7 of this catalog.
World Read Aloud Day
Wednesday March 6, 2013 10:00am–3:00pm
I’ll be doing four free Skype visits at schools from California to New Hampshire to celebrate WRAD. This year, I’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg while sitting amongst the Gems. Chaos? Likely. Fun? Definitely. Watch on the BarnCam. The first Skype visit will be at 11 am EST, the last at 2:30 pm.
Chick Care Workshop
Saturday February 16, 2013 11:00am–12:00pm
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MA
Google MapI’ll be talking about chick selection and chick care at the Chelmsford Agway on Saturday, Feb 16. The workshop is at 11 and there will be time afterwards for Q & A about all things chicken.
Backyard Chicken Talk at NOFA-NJ
Sunday January 27, 2013
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
Google MapThe Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ runs an outstanding winter conference. I’ll be there on Sunday, January 27 to talk about backyard chicken keeping.
HenCam Meet Up at Poultry Congress
Saturday January 19, 2013 12:00pm–1:00pm
Northeastern Poultry Congress
Springfield, MA
Google MapEvery year I try to go to the Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts where I can see hundreds of beautiful birds and learn from expert breeders. This year, let’s walk the aisles together! Meet me in front of the food concession stand at noon. Bring a lunch and we can chat. Then we’ll go and look at the chickens. I’ll be wearing a beige baseball cap embroidered with the HenCam logo. Let me know if you’ll be there!
Note: Tell the parking lot attendant that you’re coming for the poultry show and parking will be free.
Chicken Q & A
Saturday December 15, 2012 10:00am–2:00pm
Carlisle Winter Farmer's Market
Carlisle, MA
Google MapI’ll be at the Carlisle Farmer’s Market Winter Fair to answer questions about backyard chicken keeping. Come to my table between 10 am and 2 pm to talk poultry. I’ll also be selling totes made of feed bags, and will have my books for sale, including my newest, Vintage Chicken Photographs: 30 Postcards!
Preparing Your Chickens For Winter
Saturday October 20, 2012 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MA
Google MapI’ll be at the Chelmsford, MA Agway to talk about winter chicken care for your backyard flock. This seminar is free!
Nursing Home Visit
Tuesday October 16, 2012
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley
Littleton, MAI’ll be visiting the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley (in Littleton, MA) and will have a hen with me for the memory loss residents to meet.
Urban Chicken Keeping Lecture
Wednesday October 3, 2012 6:30pm–8:30pm
Groundwork Somerville
Somerville, MA
Google MapThis slide show and lecture is for the city hen keeper. I’ll show you how a small flock of hens can be housed and cared for in an urban/suburban plot. It’s sponsored by NOFA and will be held at Groundwork Somerville. Register here.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday September 22, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Little Pond Farm
Carlisle, MASpend two hours in my backyard learning everything you need to know to get started with your own flock of hens. I’ll cover a wide range of topics, from chicken behavior, to housing, to health. You’ll see firsthand how I protect my chickens from predators, compost the manure, and keep the coops clean and tidy. You’ll learn how to handle these birds and even pick up a hen! The workshop is rain or shine, and as always, includes iced tea and homemade cookies. $40 per person. Limited to 14 participants. Sign up using the “Pay Now” button.
Cancellation policy—up to one week before the event you will get a refund of $30. No refund after September 16.
Book Signing
Sunday September 9, 2012 2:00pm–3:00pm
Ferns Country Store
Carlisle, MA
Google MapI live in a small community with an unusually high proportion of published authors. Ferns, the general store in the center of town (it’s the only store in town!) is hosting a Carlisle Author’s Booksigning. I’ll be there with copies of Tillie Lays an Egg. Stop by!
Chelmsford Farmers Market
Thursday August 2, 2012 3:30pm–4:30pm
Chelmsford Farmers Market
Chelmsford, MAI’ll be talking about backyard chicken keeping for the Farmers Market education events program. Come for the presentation and stay for Q & A.
Chicken Keeping Workshop
Saturday July 7, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MASpend two hours learning what to do in order to have a happy, peaceful, healthy flock of laying hens in your backyard. Everything from coop design to chicken health and behavior will be covered. You’ll learn how to pick up a chicken, see what caring for chickens entails, and tour my gardens and compost system. Ice tea and homemade cookies included! $35 per person. This workshop is full.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Sunday June 10, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. This workshop is full.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday June 9, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. This workshop is full.
Storytime at The Somerville Growing Center
Friday June 8, 2012 10:30am
Somerville Growing Center
Somerville, MAI’ll be at this community garden and educational center, with a friendly hen, for a Tillie Lays an Egg Storytime. No registration necessary – just drop in! Also, courtesy of the Growing Center, I’ll be visiting a preschool at The Somerville Childcare Center.
Rhode Island Storytime
Friday June 1, 2012 5:30pm–7:30pm
Providence Children's Museum
Providence, RI
Google MapI’ll be there with a chicken! Details here!
Concord Museum Garden Tour
Friday June 1, 2012 — Saturday June 2, 2012
Concord MuseumEight gardens are on this tour, including mine! This is your chance to tour my yard, see the chickens, goats and vegetable garden, and even spy the Beast. All for a very good cause.
A Visit to the Peter Noyes School
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Peter Noyes Elementary School
Sudbury, MAI’ll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for 4 Kindergarten classes. With Agatha!
Chicken Keeping Talk at the Farmers’ Museum
Wednesday May 16, 2012 7:00pm
The Farmers’ Museum
Cooperstown, NYI’ll be in Cooperstown, NY at this living history museum to talk about backyard chicken keeping.
A Visit to Our Lady’s Academy
Thursday May 3, 2012
Waltham, MAI’ll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for the pre-K. With Agatha!
Chicken Keeping Talk
Tuesday April 24, 2012 6:30pm
Billerica Public Library
Billerica, MAFree and open to the public! I’ll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.
Sargent Memorial Library
Tuesday April 17, 2012 2:00pm
Sargent Memorial Library
Boxborough, MAStorytime during school vacation week! Come and say hello to me and one of my hens.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday April 14, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. Tor register, email me.
Skype Visit to the Grand Prairie School in Texas
Thursday April 12, 2012
I’ll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!
Abbey Kelley Foster Charter School
Wednesday April 11, 2012
I’ll be meeting all of the first graders at this school in Worcester, MA.
Chicken Keeping Workshop here in my backyard!
Saturday March 31, 2012 1:00pm–3:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou’ll get a tour of the coops and see first-hand how to keep a healthy, peaceful flock of hens in your backyard. Homemade cookies included. $25. Tor register, email me.
Skype Visit to the La Canada School in California
Friday March 16, 2012
I’ll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!
Chicken Keeping Talk
Saturday February 25, 2012 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MAFree and open to the public! I’ll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.
North Grafton Elementary School
Wednesday January 11, 2012
I’ll be spending a half day at the North Grafton School.
Lesley Ellis School Visit
Tuesday November 8, 2011
I’ll be bringing Agatha and Betsy to meet the pre-K through 6th grades.
Getting Your Coop Ready for Winter Workshop at the Chelmsford Agway
Saturday October 8, 2011 11:00am
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MAI’ll be talking about how to keep your chickens healthy this winter. I’ll discuss housing, feed and water. There will be time for Q & A, too!
Chicken Keeping Workshop here at Little Pond Farm
Saturday September 24, 2011 2:00pm–4:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou are invited learn about backyard chicken keeping here at Little Pond Farm. I’ll go over all of the basics of how to get started with your own flock. We’ll cover housing, feeding, and health issues, breed selection and buying poultry, You’ll even learn how to pick up a chicken! You’ll get to tour my property, see the gardens, the compost, and meet the goats. $20 per person (includes iced tea and cookies) 15 people maximum. Email to sign up and for more details.
Skype Visit
Wednesday September 21, 2011
I’ve been in touch with the librarians and students in the Temecula, California elementary school for a few years, and now I’m finally going to meet them via Skype!
Chicken Keeping Workshop here at Little Pond Farm
Saturday July 30, 2011 2:00pm–4:00pm
Carlisle, MAYou are invited learn about backyard chicken keeping here at Little Pond Farm. I’ll go over all of the basics of how to get started with your own flock. We’ll cover housing, feeding, and health issues, breed selection and buying poultry, You’ll even learn how to pick up a chicken! You’ll get to tour my property, see the gardens, the compost, and meet the goats. $20 per person (includes iced tea and cookies) 15 people maximum. Email to sign up and for more details.
Springboard School
Friday July 22, 2011
Chelmsford, MATillie and I will be visiting this preschool.
Storytime at the Elephant’s Trunk Bookshop!
Wednesday June 29, 2011 10:30am
Elephant's Trunk Bookshop
Lexington, MATillie and I will be visiting this childrens’ bookshop at 10:30 am. I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg, and then everyone can pet Tillie!
Preschool Programs in Westford
Monday May 23, 2011 — Tuesday May 24, 2011
Westford, MATillie and I will be visiting the preschool children.
St. Mary School
Wednesday May 4, 2011
Shrewsbury, MAI’ll be meeting the pre-K through third grade classes.
Peter Noyes Elementary School
Tuesday May 3, 2011
Tillie and I will be in Sudbury, MA, meeting the kindergarten students!
Earth Day programs at Earthplace
Saturday April 30, 2011
Earthplace
Westport, CTI’ll be on hand at Earthplace for two programs, a storytime with Tillie Lays an Egg, and a Q & A table and workshop on Getting Started Wtih Backyard Chickens.
Wayland Library
Wednesday April 20, 2011 1:00pm
Wayland, MATillie and I will be doing a storytime. Come and join us on this special event for vacation week.
Chicken Keeping Workshop at the Chelmsford Agway
Saturday April 9, 2011 10:00am–12:00pm
Chelmsford Agway
Chelmsford, MACome at 10 am for a 30 minute talk about getting started with chickens. I’ll be at the Agway until noon to answer your questions.
Central Cooperative Preschool
Monday April 4, 2011 — Tuesday April 5, 2011
Storytime with Tillie in Chelmsford, MA!
Chicken Keeping Talk at the Westford Green Fair
Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am–12:15pm
Westford Green Fair
Westford, MAI’ll be sharing what I know about getting started with backyard chickens during this 45-minute slide show and lecture. The fair runs 10 am to 2 pm.
Groveland Library
Saturday March 26, 2011 10:30am
Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Groveland Library.
Family Trees: A Celebration of Childrens Literature
Friday December 3, 2010 — Sunday January 2, 2011
Concord Museum
Concord, MAThis is the 15th year that the Concord Museum has held this event, and I’m honored that Tillie Lays an Egg has been selected to inspire one of the decorated trees. I’ll be at the museum—sitting by my tree—on December 4. However, the display runs from December 3 through January 2 and it’s worth visiting even if I’m not there! Go to the museum’s web site to find out more about this holiday tradition.
Billerica Library
Saturday November 13, 2010 10:30am
Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Billerica Library.
Walpole Public Library
Wednesday November 10, 2010 10:30am
Join Tillie and me for storytime!
Harvard Farmers Market
Saturday September 25, 2010 9:00am–12:00pm
Harvard, MAI’ll be at the information table at the Harvard Farmers Market Backyard Chicken Day.
Library Visit
Tuesday June 29, 2010 10:00am
The Gay-Kimball Library
Troy, NHI’ll be visiting the library with Tillie for storytime.
Somerville Library Visit
Monday June 28, 2010 11:00am
Central Library
Somerville, MAI’ll be doing a special story time to kick of the library’s summer reading program!
School Visit
Friday May 28, 2010
The Bishop Elementary School
Arlington, MAI’ll be visiting the kindergarten and first grade classrooms with Tillie!
Bright Horizon’s Family Literacy Festival
Saturday May 22, 2010 11:00am
The Bright Horizons
Bedford, MAThis children’s center is having a special day to celebrate reading. It’s open to the public. I’ll be there at 11 am to read from Tillie Lays an Egg. Tillie will be with me, too. Come and say hello!
Preschool Visit
Thursday May 6, 2010
The Bright Horizons
Newburyport, MAI’ll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!
School Visit
Thursday April 15, 2010
The MLK School, and the Amigos School
Cambridge, MAI’ll be visiting the kindergarten and pre-K classrooms with Tillie courtesy of their wonderful library!
Tillie Story Time at D2E
Saturday April 10, 2010 2:00pm
The D2E Sustainable Living Expo
Boston, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg and everyone can meet Tillie.
Tillie on MARTHA!
Friday April 2, 2010
The Martha Stewart ShowTillie and I will be driving down to NYC on Monday, March 29. We’ll spend the night at a posh boutique hotel in SoHo. Then, on March 30. we’ll go to the Martha Stewart studios and tape a segment for The Martha Stewart Show! The show will air on April 2 (check your local listings.)
Backyard Chicken Keeping
Saturday March 13, 2010
The Wild Center
Tupper Lake, NYJoin me for this winter talk at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. I’ll share what I know about keeping a home flock of hens. I’ll also be doing a children’s program in which I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about chickens.
Preschool Visit
Wednesday March 10, 2010
The Frost School
Westford, MAI’ll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!
Backyard Chickens at the Boston Museum of Science
Wednesday March 3, 2010 7:00pm
Writer Susan Orlean will be talking about her experiences with her flock of hens (and one surprise rooster). I’ll be there with the “talent” – several chickens for everyone to meet and greet. This is going to be a fun evening! Reservations required.
Westford Farmers Market Winter Series: Keeping Chickens
Sunday February 21, 2010 4:00pm
Westford Farmers Market
Westford, MAI’ll be part of a panel of chicken-keeping experts. This program is for beginners and experienced flock owners.
Preschool Program
Wednesday January 27, 2010
The Bright Horizons Childrens Center, Brickstone Place
Andover, MAThe children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!
Preschool Program
Monday November 30, 2009
The Childrens Place at Phillips Academy
Andover, MAThe children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!
Springfield, Vermont Public Library
Wednesday October 14, 2009 3:30pm
Join me and Tillie for for this “Discovery Hour” where I’ll read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about all things chicken.
Westford Mass. Farmers’ Market
Tuesday October 13, 2009 2:00pm
I’ll be at the Westford Farmers Market to talk about keeping backyard hens. Stop by!
Storytime at the Framingham Barnes & Noble
Tuesday September 22, 2009 12:30pm
Join me for storytime. I’ll be bringing the real, live, Tillie!
Storytime at The Country Club
Sunday September 20, 2009 4:00pm
This event is for members only. They’re having their first Farmers’ Market/Family Lawn event. Tillie and I are looking forward to it! We’ll have our own storytime tent.
Chelmsford Public Library
Thursday August 13, 2009 10:00am
Join me and Tillie for story time!
West Coast HenCam Party and Tillie Booksigning
Sunday August 9, 2009 11:00am–1:00pm
Chevalier's Books
Los Angeles, CAThis wonderful indie bookstore has offered to host a West Coast HenCam Party! I can’t wait to meet you! Let’s make this a summer gathering of West Coast chicken fans! The local farmers market will be in full swing nearby. I’ll have cookies for guests. It’ll be a wonderful way to spend the morning in LA. Email me i if you’re coming so I can plan ahead and bring enough sweets.
Palms Rancho Branch Library
Thursday August 6, 2009 4:00pm
Palms Rancho Branch LibraryI’ll be in LA for the SCBWI Conference and have arranged to fly in early to do a special storytime at this LA Public Library. I won’t have Tillie with me, but I will have props from Tillie Lays an Egg.
Nantucket Atheneum
Friday July 24, 2009 11:30am
Nantucket AtheneumI’m taking the ferry to Nantucket just so that I can read Tillie Lays an Egg at this library. Join me for a special storytime in this special place.
Sherborn Public Library
Wednesday July 1, 2009 3:00pm
Join Tillie and me for a special story time at the library.
Chickenstock
Sunday June 14, 2009 9:00am–2:00pm
Keene, NHDon’t miss this chicken swap and farm crafters sale held in the Agway parking lot 80 Martell Court (google for directions.) It’s being organized by a member of the BYC forum. I’ll be signing copies of Tillie Lays an Egg and the Farmstead Egg Cookbook, and selling pins and magnets made from vintage books – many with farm animal images!
Barnes and Noble
Thursday June 11, 2009 10:30am
Saugus, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg at the regular storytime at the Saugus, MA store. I can’t bring a live chicken because of the cafe, but I will have real eggs to show off and some of the props from the book. I hope to see you there!
Hampstead, NH Central School
Friday June 5, 2009 9:30am
Kindergarten class visit. Hopefully, their eggs will have all hatched by the time Tillie and I arrive.
Deviled Egg Cookoff
Monday June 1, 2009 7:30pm
Somerville, MATillie will be a celebrity hen at this deviled egg cookoff/party at PA’s Lounge in Somerville, MA. I think that this is the first time that a live chicken has been invited to a bar! We’re looking forward to meeting a whole different demographic than the three-year olds that we usually hang with. Besides, I LOVE deviled eggs. I’ll be bringing some of my own. Go here and here for more info.
Robbins Library
Wednesday May 20, 2009 10:30am
Arlington, MATillie and I will be in Arlington for the regular story hour. Please join us! There will be books available to purchase. I’m happy to chat with adults after the event – I know that there’s a movement afoot in Arlington to allow chickens in backyards. This is a your chance to introduce your neighbors to a real chicken.
The Tobin School
Monday May 18, 2009
Tillie and I will be meeting several classrooms of children. Tillie Lays an Egg will be available for sale through Porter Square Books (one of my all-time favorite indie booksellers.)
Reading and Booksigning at the Toadstool Bookshop
Saturday May 16, 2009 2:00pm
Toadstool BookshopJoin me during the town-wide Children and the Arts Festival for a Tillie Lays an Egg reading at this delightful indie bookstore.
Monadnock Writers Group
Saturday May 16, 2009 9:45am
I’ll be talking to this active group of writers about food writing.
Upton Public Library
Thursday May 14, 2009 2:30pm
Upton Public LibraryJoin Tillie and me for a special story time. We’ll be at the Town Hall (route 140 in the town center) so that there’s enough room for everybody. Upton’s indie bookstore, Kaleidoscope Books, will have Tillie Lays an Egg at the event and at their store for sale. After story time, I look forward to meeting with 4-H members from Upton.
Winchester Public Library
Friday April 24, 2009 2:00pm
Winchester Public LibraryTillie and I will do a reading and booksigning.
Groton Public Library
Thursday April 23, 2009 10:30am
Groton Public LibraryTillie and I will do a reading and booksigning. For ages 3 and up.
Reading and Booksigning at Northshire Book Store
Saturday April 11, 2009 2:00pm
Northshire Book Store
Manchester Center, VTNorthshire Book Store is an amazing indie bookstore in the gorgeous town of Manchester Center, Vermont. Make a day trip of it! This event is the day before Easter, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a story about a chicken and her eggs. Tillie likes to travel in the car, and although it’s a long drive, we’ll both be there.
Reading and Booksigning at Book Ends
Sunday April 5, 2009 3:00pm
Book Ends
Winchester, MAI’ll be reading and signing books. Tillie will join me at this great indie store!
Booksigning at the Spring Artisan Craft Fair
Saturday April 4, 2009 9:00am–2:00pm
Union Congregational Church
Groton, MAI make pins and magnets out of discarded books and will be selling them at this country fair. I’ll also have a stack of Tillie Lays an Egg books to sign and sell. Groton is a quintessential New England town. One of my favorite plant nurseries is nearby. It’s worth a visit.
Partners Village Store
Saturday March 28, 2009 10:30am–12:00pm
Partners Village Store
Westport, MACome and meet Tillie and me at this delightful store.
Carlisle Public Library
Wednesday March 25, 2009 7:00pm
Gleason Public Library
Carlisle, MAJoin Tillie and me for PJ story hour. (You don’t have to come in pajamas, but if you’d like to wear fuzzy slippers, you can!) Open to ages four and above.
Wellesley Booksmith
Saturday March 21, 2009 2:00pm
Wellesley Booksmith
Wellesley, MATillie and a couple of other hens from Little Pond Farm will be at this terrific bookstore. I’ll readTillie Lays an Egg and sign books – but you know that the real stars of the show will be my chickens!
Westford Farmers Market Winter Program
Sunday March 8, 2009 5:00pm–7:30pm
First Parish Church
Westford, MAHow to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard and Egg Recipes! A Westford resident, with years of chicken-keeping experience, will talk about getting started with a backyard flock. I’ll talk about how to cook with fresh, delicious eggs from your own hens. Go to the market’s web site for details.
Acton-Boxborough Rotary Club Talk
Wednesday February 4, 2009 12:15pm
Scupperjack's
Acton, MAI’ll talk to the Rotarians about the publishing world from the author’s perspective.
Reading and Booksigning at Porter Square Books
Tuesday February 3, 2009 10:00am–11:00am
Porter Square Books
Cambridge, MAI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg and then you can meet Tillie! Your choice of the first or second reading time. A couple of classrooms of kindergarteners from a local school will add to the fun energy of this program. Come and join us at Porter Square Books – one of my favorite Indie Bookstores! (They have the best lattes in Cambridge. Come early and get one.)
Center Elementary School
Tuesday January 27, 2009 11:00am
Wilmington, CTI’ll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg to kindergarten and first grade classes. Sponsored by the UConn COOP.
Booksigning at the Northeast Poultry Congress
Saturday January 17, 2009 10:00am–1:00pm
If you’ve never been to a poultry show, this is your chance to see one of the best! The Congress takes place in the poultry building at the Big E fairground in Springfield, MA. Proceeds from this signing will go to the APA-ABA Youth Program.
Hatching Party for Tillie Lays an Egg
Sunday January 11, 2009 3:00pm
The Concord Bookshop
Concord, MACome and meet me and Tillie at this book launch party. Egg nog, champagne and cookies!
