Carmen Agra Deedy

Join us this morning for a marvelous puppet show performance by our BookPeople Puppet Show Players! This morning they will be performing a rendition of the new classic, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach. A delightful tale that will make you all quite happy. Make sure to arrive early to get a good seat! This morning at 10:30am.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Carmen Deedy discusses The Return of the Library Dragon.

Hi Everyone! We are happy to announce that Carmen Deedy will visit the store on Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 a.m. to sign her new book, The Return of the Library Dragon. Miss Lotty is checking out of Sunrise Elementary, but not before Lotta Scales makes a final appearance. Bring the kids for a fun signing or think ahead to a terrific Christmas gift. See some of you on the 8th. M (jasbro)… (more)

Carmen Agra Deedy discusses "Return of the Library Dragon".

Gwinnett County Public Library’s popular countywide Gwinnett Reads tradition continues as part of the annual Fall Into The Arts program series. The Library and its partners invite the public to a celebration of literary, performing, and visual arts. Children's author Carmen Agra Deedy will appear at the Lawrenceville branch to greet fans and promote her newest book. Illustrator Michael White will also make an appearance. Doors open at 5:30pm. Books will be for sale at this event. (uploadperson)… (more)

Carmen Deedy discusses The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale.

We’ve got a terrific Christmas treat for you: a special appearance by one of our favorite authors, Carmen Deedy! The bestselling author of ”The Library Dragon,” ”14 Cows for America” and ”Martina the Beautiful Cockroach” will be talking about her wonderful, brand new book, ”The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale.” It’s a book you’ll want to get for yourself and your friends for holiday gifts, all signed by the author herself. Carmen Deedy is on the Georgia Center for the Book’s debut list of ”25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read,” and she has become one of America’s most popular storytellers over the last two decades. Her new book is co-authored with Randall Wright and features drawings by the internationally acclaimed illustrator Barry Moser. We urge you to mark this date on your calendar and plan to arrive early -- we just might run out of space! (jasbro)… (more)

Carmen Deedy

Carmen Deedy, the prize-winning author of so many wonderful books including ”The Library Dragon,” ”14 Cows for America” and ”Martina the Beautiful Cockroach,” will visit the library for a very special afternoon storytime for youngsters. She’s an uncommonly gifted and entertaining storyteller, and we promise you’ll find her presentation absolutely delightful, charming and funny. It’s free, so be sure to bring all the kids. (Please note she’ll be doing a special program for adults at the Dunwoody Library on December 12th.) (jasbro)… (more)

Carmen Agra Deedy

***** PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 404.730.1700 FOR EVENT TIME ***** This internationally known, Cuban born author is coming to spin captivating stories. She is the author of The Library Dragon, 14 Cows for America and Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: a Cuban Folktale. Ages 5-10. Suggested Audiences: Preschool, Elementary ***** PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 404.730.1700 FOR EVENT TIME ***** (jasbro)… (more)

Carmen Deedy; John McCutcheon

Carmen is an award-winning children’s author, famous & funny storyteller, and she has delivered a keynote speech for no less than Mrs. Bush at the White House. She is a dedicated activist for the spread of words. A native of Cuba, she grew up in Decatur from the age of eight. John is a musician, activist, storyteller: a true renaissance man. Best known for his skill playing the hammered dulcimer, John plays a half-dozen other instruments, all in one concert! Johnny Cash said he’s the best musician in the USA. His stories frame his music. Buy tickets at: http://southernorderofstorytellers.org/tickets/ (jasbro)… (more)