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Happy Halloween from The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat
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If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes, Salty Air and Storytime . . .
. . .then you were sure to find me on old Cape Cod at Eight Cousins Books in Falmouth, MA, on 7/16! Such a “quaint […]
Royally Fun Storytime!
Storytime was lots of fun with these characters! Even the grownups got in on the act. Thanks for hosting me in your beautiful space, Aesop’s […]
Stop in for Princess Storytime at Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, Holliston, MA
Psyched for storytime at Aesop’s Fable, a beautiful new bookstore in lovely downtown Holliston, MA. I’m bringing hats and props for a royally fun time. […]
Grand Time at NYC’s Strand Bookstore . . .
Look what I found while stocking up on children’s books at the Strand Bookstore in New York City! This place really does have miles and […]
My First Podcast!
Making waves–the air waves, that is! What fun chatting about fairy tales, entrepreneurial princesses, and ways to spread kindness with Jedlie’s Reading With Your Kids […]
Storytelling Fun at Barrington Books Retold in Cranston, RI
The Princess and all her friends from the Cafe on the Moat had another fun storytelling event! Bookseller Ruth Lesperance played a super Royal Baker! […]
“Storming the Castle” in Gloucester!
It’s extra fun “storming the castle” when you meet fairy tale fans along the way! Nice to meet you, Ellie and Jack! (Hammond Castle Museum […]
The Princess Visits a Real Castle!
“Could it be our princess?” asked the King as he peered out a turret window. I simply could not resist taking the princess along to […]
Storytime Fun with the “Lyrical” Peter Reynolds at Blue Bunny Books
Storytime was super-fun at Blue Bunny Books in Dedham, MA. You make a great Wandering Minstrel, Peter Reynolds! Thank you! Hat’s off to the team for […]
Serendipity!
Serendipity! I happened to visit my nearby B&N today (Bellingham, MA) and Evan Chelman, third-grade teacher extraordinaire from Franklin’s Jefferson Elementary, was reading my book […]
Whirlwind Visit to Grades K-4 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
What a wonderful day visiting in five classrooms at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in my hometown of Franklin, MA! The students did […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Bear Press Books with Students in Quincy, MA
Happy 20th Anniversary to Sleeping Bear Press from me, Ms. Kitoski’s third-grade class, and Ms. Gilman’s ELL students at the Clifford Marshall Elementary School in […]
Time to Autograph a New Shipment of Books Already!
It’s always a pleasure to stop in and visit the cheery team at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. And it’s especially true when store […]
Loved Chatting with Kathy Carroll at Celebrate Picture Books
The Celebrate Picture Books website features in-depth reviews and fun activities to help families and teachers celebrate life’s holidays—whether they’re profound or quirky—365 days a […]
Front Page News in Both Hometowns!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Country Gazette in Franklin, my current hometown, and the West Roxbury Transcript, where I grew up, are both […]
Storytelling Magic with a Colorful Cast for Book Launch at An Unlikely Story!
All the seats were filled at An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe (Plainville, MA) for an exuberant reading of The Princess and the Cafe on […]
My First Official Storytelling Event and Book Signing
It was charming to make new friends at Belmont Books while reading and signing copies of the Princess and the Cafe on the Moat!
Team Markarian at Belmont Books for First Launch Event!
Thanks to Richard, my knight in shining armor, and Rebecca and Peter, my happily ever after, for all your loving support!
Curtain’s Up for a Reader’s Theater Storytelling Event
It was fun being in third grade again at the Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin, MA. These characters helped present The Princess and the Cafe […]
Happy Book Birthday to the Princess and the Cafe on the Moat!
A delightful display of books greeted me when I popped into An Unlikely Story Bookstore on the book’s official pub date (March 15, 2018). Looking […]
The Reviews Are Rolling in . . .
Stories about princesses abound, but one such as this, which understands a child’s need to be helpful, is fresh, and will appeal to children and […]
Chatting It Up with the Holly Club of Wrentham, MA
Delighted to share my story of a kind-hearted princess with the kind-hearted members of Wrentham’s Holly Club! Thanks for a lovely evening and all you […]