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!