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 >