Category: Events
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Book Talk at Story Night in New York City
I was invited to attend a Story Night event in New York City to talk about my third book, Talking Buddies. Since I was unable to attend, I created a Book Talk video. Enjoy!
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Local Author Fair – Centreville, MD
I had the pleasure of participating in a Local Author Fair, right in my hometown of Centreville, MD. This event took place on September 13, 2025, and was sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Library.
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Furever Family Fest – August 16, 2025
I was pleased to have the opportunity to be a guest reader at the Furever Family Fest, sponsored by the Animal Care Shelter located in Chestertown, MD. I read the book Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings aloud. Children could choose between listening to a story or coloring (or both!). A good time…
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Author Visit at Yardley Meeting House
On June 21, 2025 I had the pleasure of participating in an author event sponsored by the Commonplace Reader Bookstore, located in Yardley, PA. The event took place at the Yardley Meeting House. I had a wonderful time meeting fellow children’s book authors and selling and signing books. A great experience.
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Shore Kids and Family Connections Event Kent Island, MD
I am pleased to share that I participated in the Shore Kids & Family Connections event at Kent Island High School, located in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. This event was held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and included a petting zoo, face painting, children’s book authors signing and selling books and a whole lot more.…
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Playground Heroes reading at Kent Island Elementary School
On February 28, 2025, I was invited to Kent Island Elementary School to participate in their Black History Month read aloud event. I was invited by Kathy Barletta, Principal, and Kia Reed, Guidance Counselor, and had the pleasure of reading Playground Heroes to their delightful kindergarten children. “What a delight it was to have Dr.…
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Visit to Kent Island Elementary School’s African-American Read Aloud Event, Stevensville, MD
I had the honor and the privilege of participating in Kent Island Elementary School’s Annual African-American Read Aloud Event. I read Playground Heroes to all six kindergarten classes in the school’s library and media center. Many thanks to Kia Reed for contacting me, to Kathy Barletta, for our longstanding collaborative efforts, and to Principal Cornish…