Fourth of July – Independence Day Freedom Trail Walk
Boston, Massachusetts
Although fireworks don´t top my list of favorite things, what better way to celebrate America´s independence than touring Boston on foot, following the Freedom Trail through the city?
1 August 2008 – Publication Date for My Next Book
Learning Is Cool… It´s the First Day of School! hits bookstores this day. The first title in my innovative new Chaucer in the Classroom series, this book will be followed quickly by five more. Can dogs get writer´s cramp in their paws?!
Photo Gallery of Recent Events
Photo Shoot
Birch Mountain Day School
Thursday 5 June 2008
Manchester, Connecticut
Talk about a royal welcome! When the Chaucer Bus pulled up to Birch Mountain Day School, Mrs. Minicucci’s kindergarten hailed me from the windows as if I were a celebrity! We spent a great morning together. The kids read to me from their favorite books. I helped them practice their songs for the year-end concert. We even took a walk outside so I could teach them the proper way to hold a dog on a leash. The day of my visit was “mermaid day,” so before I left, the class presented me with a prettily decorated shell strung on a ribbon which they had made just for me. These photo shoots are a wonderful way to meet new friends!
Photo Shoot
Merced Elementary School
Friday 2 May 2008
West Covina, California
What fun I had visiting Mrs. Perez’s kindergarten class! We pretended it was the first day of the school year and took all kinds of photographs for my forthcoming book, Learning Is Cool… It’s the First Day of School! A big WOOF of thanks to Principal Pfitzer (who joined us for the class photo), Mrs. Perez, and all the children and nice staff members who scratched my ears and gave me belly rubs and bowls of water. As you can see in the third photo here, I had such a terrier-ific time I had to be dragged away from the classroom when our time together was over.
Slideshow Presentation
Distant Lands Travel Bookstore & Outfitters
Monday 14 January 2008
Pasadena, California
Here I am being held by my old friend Karen Welch of SPARE, which is celebrating its 20th year of rescuing homeless and abandoned pets in 2008. Brian and Jennifer of The Kennel Club Resort & Spa in Torrance brought their little boy out for my special presentation, and Distant Lands´ staff member Julia made me feel truly welcome!
9th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk
Sunday 30 September 2007
Pasadena, California
As the Happy Tails Fan Club team gathered for the walk, an annual event to benefit the local humane society, I met four-legged participants of every shape, size, and personality type.
Passing the lady with a walker during the home stretch, my Publisher and I run across the finish line. Angel, Mika, and I find a shady spot and wait for the other team members to bring us a few barbeque pork sandwiches.
Meet the Author!
Williams Book Store
Saturday 29 September 2007
San Pedro, California
As long-time fans of mine know, this frolicsome terrier spent many happy years living in San Pedro. How delightful to return to this quirky port city for my first bookstore signing! Williams Book Store is the oldest bookstore in the Los Angeles area: 97 years in business and going strong. I enjoyed a great afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones.
Meet the Author!
Central Coast Book & Author Festival
Saturday 8 September 2007
San Luis Obispo, California
The weather couldn´t have been more beautiful in historic San Luis Obispo, and with so many fans
stopping by my table all morning, I was ready for a siesta by noon. Alas, my Publisher had scheduled
me for an Author Presentation. Good thing she and my Editor were on hand to read excerpts from
my travel guide and answer all the questions for me!
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