News & Events
You're Invited to my Double Book Launch Party!
Fur and Feathers (Sylvan Dell Publishing, Fall 2010)
Good Night, Little Sea Otter (Star Bright Books, Fall 2010)
Celebration for All Ages
Bring your Friends!
Activities, fun, stories, prizes, food
Book selling and signing
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Wed, Sept 29, 6 to 7:45 pm, in my South Milwaukee, Wi, hometown
South Milwaukee Public Library, 1907 10th Ave, 414-768-8195
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Tues, Oct 26, 6:30 to 8 pm, in my native Michigan
Briggs Public Library, 108 E Railroad St, St. Johns, 989-224-4702
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Fur and Feathers Book Blog Tour a Huge Success 
Read the reviews, interviews, and guest posts.
Aug. 5: Review—Cafe of Dreams
Aug. 6: Interview with Janet—Katie's Nesting Spot
Aug. 8: Review—She Is Too Fond of Books
Aug. 9: Guest Post by Illustrator Laurie Allen Klein—Pudgy Penguins Perusals
Aug. 10: Review —Brimful Curiosities
Aug. 11: Review—Outnumbered 3-1
Aug. 12: Guest Post by Janet—Lori Calabrese
Aug. 13: Interview with Laurie Allen Klein—Write for a Reader
The Amazing Art Journey of Fur and Feathers 
What does an artist do when she receives a story from a publisher?
Laurie Allen Klein, the illustrator of Fur and Feathers,
takes you through all the steps from sketches to final art.
It's an amazing journey. Read about it here.
Free Crossword Puzzle for Seven Miles to Freedom
Lee & Low Books has created a free educational crossword for Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story. Readers can test their knowledge of the story while having fun. Click here to find the crossword.
Teachers Love Little Skink’s Tail
Classroom teachers chose Little Skink’s Tail for a 2009 Teachers' Choice Award from Learning Magazine. They had this to say about the book:
- "It is a great book for character education and teaching the children to appreciate themselves just the way they are."
- "The story is one that encourages the listeners to really use their imagination."
- "It could be used with social studies, language arts, science. It addressed all the above areas."
- "The book is interesting, educational, and most important fun!"