Do you need a speaker?

I like visiting schools and speaking at conferences. Below, you'll find my out and about schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. I only wish I could go by rocket ship. (Usually I go via Lurch, my white-under-all-its dirt minivan). If you want me to come to your school or conference, please email me. You can find more information on my speaking page.

August 27, 2010
Tucson, AZ
to be rescheduled
Butterfield Elementary School
Author visit & book signing
September 26, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Wrangling With Writing Writers Conference
I'll be presenting a workshop on writing novels for children and teens at the annual conference put on by the Society of Southwestern Authors. Minju Chang, with BookStop Literary Agency, will be giving an agent's perspective.
October 12, 2010
Tucson, AZ
2:45 pm
University of Arizona South
I'll be speaking to Kate Foley Cusumano's Children's Literature class. All the students are future educators!
October 14, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Whitmore Elementary School
Author visit & book signing (a very special one, because Whitmore is my alma mater)
October 28, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Story Writing Workshop
I'll be working with homeschoolers, and we are going to have fun, guaranteed.
November 6, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Story Town presented by MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS
Jacome Plaza at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone Ave.
520/721-2334
Fun for the whole family: live action storytelling, arts & crafts, book giveaways, entertainment, the picture book character parade, and more, including...

Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona

All proceeds will benefit MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS.
November 10, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Top Secret Event to which I get to wear my pajamas—how fun is that?
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona
November 12-13, 2010
Marana, AZ
Arizona Reading Association Conference
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona
November 15-17, 2010
Scottsdale, AZ
PENDING
Arizona Library Association Conference
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona
November 19, 2010
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tucson, AZ
The University of Arizona Bookstores
1209 E. University Blvd.
520/512-2426

University of Arizona Faculty and Staff will be treated to shopping holiday shopping discounts during this one day only Festivus event.
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona; illustrator Lynne Avril will also be there!
November 27, 2010
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tucson, AZ
Barnes & Noble Eastside
5130 E. Broadway Blvd.
520/512-1166
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona
November 28, 2010
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Tucson, AZ
Kid's Center
1725 N. Swan Rd.
520/322-5437
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona; illustrator Lynne Avril will also be there!
December 2, 2010
Tucson, AZ
Poetry Writing Workshop
I'll be working with homeschoolers.
December 4, 2010
11:00 a.m.
Tucson, AZ
Barnes & Noble at the Foothills Mall
7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
520/742-6402
Program & book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona; illustrator Lynne Avril will also be there!
December 5, 2010
11:30 a.m.
Tucson, AZ
Saint John on the Desert Presbyterian Church
2695 N. Houghton Rd.
520/749-3615
Book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona

All proceeds will benefit the church.
December 11, 2010
Time TBA
Tempe, AZ
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 South McClintock Drive
480/730-0205
Program & book signing for The Twelve Days of Christmas in Arizona; illustrator Lynne Avril will also be there!
February 26, 2011
Casa Grande, AZ
Young Author Conference

I'll be a presenter at this new conference organized by the Central Arizona Reading Council.
March 20-22, 2011
Warrensburg, MO
43rd Annual Children's Literature Festival

I'll be a presenter at this fantastic festival at the University of Central Missouri!
March 12-13, 2011
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Festival of Books

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June 5-11, 2011
Taos, NM
Kindling Words West

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