HenCam

Come and meet me and Tillie at this book launch party. Egg nog, champagne and cookies!

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.

I'll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg to kindergarten and first grade classes. Sponsored by the UConn COOP.

I'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 … more >

I'll talk to the Rotarians about the publishing world from the author's perspective.

How 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.

Tillie 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!

Join 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.

Come and meet Tillie and me at this delightful store.

I 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.

I'll be reading and signing books. Tillie will join me at this great indie store!

Northshire 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 … more >

Tillie and I will do a reading and booksigning. For ages 3 and up.

Tillie and I will do a reading and booksigning.

Join 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 … more >

I'll be talking to this active group of writers about food writing.

Join me during the town-wide Children and the Arts Festival for a Tillie Lays an Egg reading at this delightful indie bookstore.

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.)

Tillie 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 … more >

Tillie 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 … more >

Kindergarten class visit. Hopefully, their eggs will have all hatched by the time Tillie and I arrive.

I'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!

Don'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!

Join Tillie and me for a special story time at the library.

I'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.

I'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.

This 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 … more >

Join me and Tillie for story time!

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.

Join me for storytime. I'll be bringing the real, live, Tillie!

I'll be at the Westford Farmers Market to talk about keeping backyard hens. Stop by!

Join me and Tillie for for this "Discovery Hour" where I'll read Tillie Lays an Egg and talk about all things chicken.

The children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!

The children at this preschool have been learning all about farm animals. Tillie and I will be there to talk about chickens!

I'll be part of a panel of chicken-keeping experts. This program is for beginners and experienced flock owners.

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.

I'll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!

Join 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.

Tillie 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.)

I'll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg and everyone can meet Tillie.

I'll be visiting the kindergarten and pre-K classrooms with Tillie courtesy of their wonderful library!

I'll be visiting three preschool classrooms with Tillie!

This 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!

I'll be visiting the kindergarten and first grade classrooms with Tillie!

I'll be doing a special story time to kick of the library's summer reading program!

I'll be visiting the library with Tillie for storytime.

I'll be at the information table at the Harvard Farmers Market Backyard Chicken Day.

Join Tillie and me for storytime!

Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Billerica Library.

This 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 … more >

Tillie and I will be doing a storytime at the Groveland Library.

I'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.

Storytime with Tillie in Chelmsford, MA!

Come 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.

Tillie and I will be doing a storytime. Come and join us on this special event for vacation week.

I'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.

Tillie and I will be in Sudbury, MA, meeting the kindergarten students!

I'll be meeting the pre-K through third grade classes.

Tillie and I will be visiting the preschool children.

Tillie 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!

Tillie and I will be visiting this preschool.

You 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 … more >

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!

You 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 … more >

I'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!

I'll be bringing Agatha and Betsy to meet the pre-K through 6th grades.

I'll be spending a half day at the North Grafton School.

Free and open to the public! I'll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.

I'll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!

You'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.

I'll be meeting all of the first graders at this school in Worcester, MA.

I'll be taking the students on a tour of the barns via Skype and my iPad!

You'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.

Storytime during school vacation week! Come and say hello to me and one of my hens.

Free and open to the public! I'll be speaking about getting started with your backyard flock.

I'll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for the pre-K. With Agatha!

I'll be in Cooperstown, NY at this living history museum to talk about backyard chicken keeping.

I'll be doing my Tillie Lays an Egg program for 4 Kindergarten classes. With Agatha!

Eight 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.

I'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.

You'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.

Spend 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. … more >

I'll be talking about backyard chicken keeping for the Farmers Market education events program. Come for the presentation and stay for Q & A.

I 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!

I'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.

I'll be at the Concord Carousel for a preschool storytime. With a hen, of course!

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!

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.

I'll be bringing a hen to Our Lady's Academy in Waltham, MA, where we'll meet the pre-K and K classes.

This 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, … more >

I'll be hosting 6 five-year olds for a private storytime in my backyard. The goats are sure to get some attention.

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!

I'll be visiting the kindergarten students at Our Lady's Academy in Waltham. With a chicken, of course!

I'll be at the Milldam nursery school for a Tillie Lays an Egg Storytime. With a hen, of course!

I'll be bringing Amber to the Haynes School in Sudbury for their Chicken Festival.

I'll be doing an hour-long program for the Girl Scouts at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover, Ma. I'll be talking all about chickens, chicken care, and the science of chicken poop and egg laying. Perfect camp topics! I'll be bringing a hen, too.

I'll be at the Northeast Cochlear Implant Convention to do a PJ Storytime for cochlear implant-using children. I'm planning on leading a chorus of cock-a-doddle-dos and cluck-clucks! I'll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg, too.

I'll be bringing a chicken to meet the children at the Goddard School in Westford, MA.

There's a new urban farm store in Providence, RI, called Cluck! and with a name like that, of course I have to go there to give a Chicken Keeping Lecture. Join me for an hour talk, and stay for a Q & A. $15 for adults, children are free. Contact Cluck! to register.

I'll be reading Tillie Lays an Egg, and talking all about chickens, at the Townsend Public LIbrary. I won't be alone - I'll have a live and friendly hen with me!

To celebrate the publication of The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook, I'll be at the Toadstool Bookshop in Milford, NH for a discussion about hens, eggs and cooking. Come at 2 pm for the talk, and then stay to chat.

I'll be giving a Backyard Chicken Keeping Talk at the Newbury Town Library. This program is free and open to the public.

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 coop design, to what to do with manure (you'll get to see my composting system.) You'll even get to … more >

I will be at the Billerica Public Library for a school vacation storytime on Thursday, April 24, at a10 am. Of course, I'll have a hen with me.

I'll be visiting with the second graders at the Thoreau School in Concord, MA and teaching them all about chickens and eggs. Of course, I'll have a hen with me!

A hen and I will be doing Tillie Lays an Egg storytimes for all of the kindergartners at the Peter Noyes School in Sudbury, Ma.

The Birches is a nature-based school in Lincoln, MA. They are hatching chicks and will be keeping them on campus as a permanent flock. I'll be spending an hour with the students talking about chickens and their care.

UPDATE: This class is full. If there is enough interest, I will create a morning session. Please email me if you'd like to be on the wait list for the afternoon program, or to sign up for a possible morning class.  This 2-hour class is for people who already have chickens. I'll go over all … more >

I'll be spending a half-day with the first graders in Lunenburg, MA. I look forward to meeting them, reading Tillie Lays an Egg, and talking about chickens!

On June 22 through 25, UMass Amherst is hosting the Revisioning Sustainability Conference. I've been invited to give a presentation to this gathering of food sustainability and permaculture professionals. On Monday evening, June 23, I'll be talking about Chicken Keeping for Public Spaces and Institutions.

I'll be in Boston at the Dewey Square Public Market on Thursday, August 7 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. I'll have a hen with me, and books to sell. I look forward to talking with folks who stop by about good eggs and backyard chicken keeping. Let me know if you'll be there!

I will be at the Farm Day at Verrill Farm with a couple of chickens, which children will be able to pet. I'll also have eggs and feathers that can be handled. Come meet the hens and chat about chickens. The Farm Day runs from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be BBQ and … more >

Let's Talk About Food should be an interesting event. If you want to know more about food policy, it's the place to go. I'll be at the Author's Book Signing Booth from 12:30 to 1 pm.

This 2-hour class is for people who already have chickens. I'll go over all of the major ailments that chickens get, and a few of the more obscure illnesses that I've seen. I'll talk about practical and effective health care, from maintenance to what to do in the case of a sudden health crisis. I'll … more >

The First Graders at the Lunenburg Primary School hatch chicks. As part of that curriculum, I'll be visiting the classrooms to read Tillie Lays an Egg, and discuss all things chicken and egg. I'll have a hen with me, of course!

A hen and I will be teaching all of the second graders about chickens, how eggs are made, and the science of chicken poop!

Once a year the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts hosts a speaker's day so that the clubs can select presenters for their programming. I have a talk, Backyard Chicken Keeping for Gardeners that I'm hoping some clubs will want to host. I think i'll be the only speaker there with a chicken!

Each year I look forward to visiting the Peter Noyes School in Sudbury, MA and teaching the kindergartners about eggs and chickens! Of course, I'll have a friendly hen for them to meet and pet.

I'll be taking part in the Haynes School Chicken festivities. The kindergartners are hatching chicks, and I'll bring one of my hens so that they can see what a full-grown chicken looks like (as well as reading Tillie Lays an Egg, and talking about how those eggs are made!)

I've been invited by the Merrimac Garden Club to discuss how to keep hens and  have a beautiful and productive garden. The talk is open to the public and will be held at the Merrimac (Massachusetts) Public Library. It's election day, so vote first and then come out to the event!

Slide show and talk about integrating chickens into a productive and beautiful landscape.

Who’s in the Henhouse – Raising Chickens: an introductory slideshow and discussion on what you need to know to get started with your own backyard flock of laying hens. Sign up through Dover Sherborn Community Education.

I'll be talking about how to integrate chickens (and goats!) into a beautiful and productive landscape.

A lecture at Old Sturbridge Village as part of their Garden Symposium Weekend. Follow the link for more details and how to register!

In this slideshow and lecture, I'll share everything you need to get started with your own chickens. I’ll cover selecting the right breed for you, housing, feed, and how to keep them healthy. I'll talk about chicken behavior, predators, and daily chores. And, I'll show you how I compost the manure and make use of … more >