What’s going on with my events calendar? I’m so glad you asked. For the past few years, I’ve been using facebook exclusively because it is easier to add events from bookstores that way. However, a few people let me know that they haven’t been seeing the events when I post them to Facebook. (A few people even said “Oh didn’t you used to have an events calendar? What happened with that?” To which I said, “OMG it is still there and it is a lot of work have you not noticed it???”

Hi Everyone! I’m going to be participating in a discussion about banned books as part of Banned Book Week Discussion at Falmouth Public Library. The other speakers will include: author I.W. Gregorio (Ilene Wong), Stephanie Seales, and Sara Hines from Eight Cousins Bookstore in Falmouth. If you can’t come–I know it’s a little far for some of my Boston area kidlit friends–please share with your friends! #panel #authorevents #IWGregorio #boskidlit #StephanieSeales #SaraHines #au

Hi everyone! It’s been a long while since my last blog post. I’ve been busy this summer with my family, my writing projects, and my volunteer projects. My family’s been busy this summer, going to museums, the beach, hanging out at the neighborhood pool, playing video games, and of course, reading a million books. My younger child is now 3 and has camp 3 days a week over the summer (not every week), so I’ve been enjoying spending time with her while my 6yo is at camp. Unfortun

For some time now, I’ve maintained a Boston area children’s author calendar on my blog. A few people have asked me to move it to Facebook. I’m still working out the kinks. Come check it out and let me know what you think. #boston #authorevents #boskidlit #facebook #authortalks

I’m taking a break from twitter and my blog for much needed writing and recharging time. This means, I won’t be updating the BosKidLit calendar for a while. I’ll be back next month sometime! #boskidlit #twitter

5/8: Updated post to show that this is a SIGNED copy of Duck Sock Hop we’re giving away! My very first guest post is by Jane Kohuth, talented author of Ducks Go Vroom, Estie the Mensch, and the soon-to-be-published picture book, Duck Sock Hop. We have one SIGNED copy of Duck Sock Hop to giveaway to one lucky winner (see below). Take it away Jane! Since I’m the author of two children’s books starring ducks, people often ask me if I have a particular affection for these birds.

I try to update my Boston Area children’s author events calendar every week. This sounds easy, but actually it’s time consuming and often a little bit tricky. Here is the master list of websites that I pore through every week [edit 3/31/15: now monthly]. I thought someone else might find it useful. Please let me know of more websites I should bookmark. Bookstores: Barnes & Noble – Store and Event Locator Blue Bunny Books and Toys Special Events Blue Bunny Books & Toys Faceboo