Last week I traveled to north Florida, where I stayed with my mother and her family (which includes my 3 adopted siblings), to celebrate the impending release of
FRESH DELICIOUS: Poems from the Farmers' Market! Official release is tomorrow, but I was able to share the book a bit early with readers of all ages at
Aucilla Christian Academy. Thank you staff and students, and especially Debbie Love for making me feel so very welcome!
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| The whole group performing "Fishing for a Reader" with me! |
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| I signed bookmarks during recess. |
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| Me with little brother James' Kindergarten class. |
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| Me with my beautiful mama. |
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| my 3 young siblings ready to play with their big sis! |
On Saturday we traveled to nearby Thomasville, GA, to the best little book store ever
The Bookshelf for a special Storytime and Craft featuring FRESH DELICIOUS. Annie at The Bookshelf couldn't have made us feel more welcome, and I loved reading to the kids and sharing with them the cute watermelon and strawberry craft I adapted from a
Paper Source Valentine's kit. :) AND as if all that wasn't enough special-ness, Poetry Friday friend
Jan Godown Annino came, with friend
Christine Poreba (who is also a poet!), and we visited and had lunch and enjoyed our time together so very much. Big thanks to all who came out and bought books and helped celebrate this new book.
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| Booksellers are the BEST! |
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| Storytime! |
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| Aren't they pretty?! |
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| Everything feels more festive when it's written in chalk! |
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| Me+Jan =Poet-Friends Forever! |
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| Making a watermelon craft! |
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| Now that's a happy strawberry....just like me :) |
Love this post! Thanks for sharing all the pics. Looks like a fabulous time. Happy Pub Day tomorrow :)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous time you had traveling, Irene, back with family and friends, and making new friends with your visits.
ReplyDeleteI want you to be my big sister too! What a beautiful beginning to this book's launch into the world! Congratulations...awaiting tomorrow...xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like a lot of fun and I can't wait to get my hands on Fresh Delicious!
ReplyDeleteMama's should come first. I know she loved the whole vist. Looked like a busy trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Amy, please be my big sister! This blog post was a bowl filled with wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Amy, please be my big sister! This blog post was a bowl filled with wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAww. Love all the photos + especially
ReplyDeletewith your sibs & dear Mom.
Such fun, it was for Christine & me.
And you are a peach, Irene.
I agree with you about Annie & the treasure that is The Bookshelf.
I am taking my time deciding which poem from FRESH DELICIOUS is my favorite. They are all so ripe & ready for enjoyment.
I waffle between the cucumber & the blueberries. But then, I'm also partial to strawberry. The only sensible thing to do is read FD more. And to munch.
Congratulations to you & to Mique Moriuchi & to WordSong!
p.s. I'll let you know my pick, later!