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2022

Thursday, March 17
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book!
Workshops with Four Second Grade Classes
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

    

    

Tuesday, May 10
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

Friday, May 20
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Kenwood School, 
Annandale, MD

 

Saturday, September 3, 1:00
Presentation Featuring Elephants Remember and The Eye of the Whale
and Character - Emotion Drawing Exercise
The National Book Festival - The Washington Post Booth 
Washington, DC

     

     

 

Tuesday, October 26
Presentation Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

 

Tuesday, November 1, 10:30
Presentation Featuring Elephants Remember
Politics and Prose Book Store 
Washington, DC

 

Wednesday, November 3, 10:00
Panel Presentation Featuring Elephants Remember
VAASL - Virginia Association of School Librarians 
Williamsburg, VA

Signing books with Terry Catasús Jennings at the SCBWI booth!

Saturday, December 4, 2:00
Book Talk and Signing with Joan Waites and Mary Quattlebaum, Featuring Elephants Remember
Scrawl Books 
Reston, VA

 

2021

Sunday, May 16
Let's Make a Picture Book! Workshop - A one-on-one experience 
Contribution to the Loudoun Country Day School Auction 
Leesburg, VA

Friday, July 2
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Marumsco Hills Elementary School - Camp Read-A-Lot (Shenandoah University Graduate Student "Counselors") 
Woodbridge, VA

Wednesday, July 14
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Quarles Elementary School - Camp Read-A-Lot (Shenandoah University Graduate Student "Counselors")  
Winchester, VA

Friday, July 16
My painting, Letters Unwritten was juried into The 2021 Phillips Invitational: Inside Outside, Upside Down
The Phillips Gallery 
Washington, DC

  

Monday, October 25
Presentation Featuring Ten timid Ghosts 
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, MD

Thursday, October 28
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story 
Walker-Jones Educational Campus, sponsored by KPMG's Family for Literacy Program, which partners with First Book
Each student attending the two presentations received an Eye of the Whale book! 
Washington, DC

   

 

2020

Thursday, January 30 - Sunday February 2
Attended Kindling Words East Author-Illustrator-Editor Retreat
The Essex Inn 
Essex Junction, VT

Friday, February 7 - Sunday February 9
Attended SCBWI Winter Conference 
The Grand Hyatt Hotel 
New York City

Tuesday, February 11
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Nantucket Elementary School, 
Crofton, MD

March 
Artist in Residence Program/Workshop with Grade 3
Claremont Immersion Elementary School
Arlington, VA

   
Photos from 2018 - We had to cancel after the first day of our workshop, because of Covid! : (

March
Artist in Residence Program - Making Picture Books - After School Club
Annapolis Elementary School
Annapolis, VA

     

                         Annapolis ES has a wonderful view! This was a fun and creative after school club.

             

Thursday, July 2, 11 AM
Zoom Workshop - Lets Draw Characters With Emotions and Create Stories!
Main Street Community
Rockville, MD

    

June 28, 2-3:30
Zoom Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
The Village Community
Bethesda, MD

September 10 - October 18
My painting, Letters Unwritten was juried into The 2020 Athenaeum Invitational: Moments in Time... A Very Weird Time
The Athenaeum  
Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, October 28
VIRTUAL Presentation Featuring Ten timid Ghosts 
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, MD

The Ten Timid Ghosts come to our house every Halloween! My studio is the room 
on the right with the bay window (our old garage)!

2019

Wednesday, January 9
Virtual Presentations (K-1, 2-3, 4-5) Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Hawthorne Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD

Wednesday, January 23
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Nantucket Elementary School
Crofton, MD

February 11 - 15
Artist in Residence Program/Workshop with Grades K - 5
The Bullis School
Potomac, MD

         

       

      

Monday, February 25
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Houston Elementary School, through An Open Book
Washington, DC

With Third Grade Teacher, Kevin Wright

Monday, February 25
Family Night, Including a Presentation, Student Activity and Q&A with Parents,
Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Plummer Elementary School, through Turning the Page
Washington, DC

This student was very proud of his amazing underwater scene!

Thursday, March 14
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book!
Workshops with Four Second Grade Classes
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

March - April
6 Day Artist in Residence Program/Workshop with Grade 3
Claremont Immersion Elementary School
Arlington, VA

    

 

      

Monday, May 6
Presentation and Craft Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

Saturday, August 31, 10:00 am
Reading and Craft at The Washington Post's Booth
The Library of Congress National Book Festival
The Washington, DC Convention Center

Monday, September 23
Educators Night  
Storyhouse - Bookstore on Wheels
Dawson's Market, Rockville, MD

         
Talking about books and with author, Karen Leggett, and her beautiful books, illustrated by Susan Roth. 

Thursday, October 31
Presentation Featuring Ten timid Ghosts 
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, MD

Monday, December 16
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Monocacy Elementary School, 
Dickerson, MD

Monocacy ES has THIS view by their school. Sugarloaf Mountain!

2017

January 17, 23, 30 and February 6, 21
Artist in Residence Program/Workshop
Let's Write and Illustrate a Picture Book!  
with Five, Third Grade Classes
Claremont Immersion Elementary School
Arlington, VA
In the photos below, the students are using the "brainstorming boxes."

  

Every student wrote and ilustrated a fabulous picture book! I'm very proud of them!

    

    

 In the two photos on the right, the students are showing their "emotion exercise" that we did together. You can really tell what those characters are feeling!

Wednesday, February 8

Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Folly Quarter Middle School

Ellicott City, MD
     

I had a lovely day with Erin Haden (left), who sponsored the visit 
at her grandson's school in her daughter's memory.           
On the right I am saying good-bye to Heather Taylor, Folly Quarter's 
Media Specialist. Thanks Heather! Your kids were great!

Friday, February 17
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Jones Elementary School
Severna Park, MD

Wednesday, February 22, 6:30

Presentation and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale

Family Book Celebration Night

First Baptist Church and Child Development Center

Arlington, VA

  

I was so impressed with the fantastic whale-themed murals that all the classes created in honor of the event. In the photo above I am with many of the teachers and staff who were there that evening. In the photo below, while I am signing The Eye of the Whale a brother, sister and dad look at my life-size model of a sperm whale's tooth.

Friday, February 24

Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Nantucket Elementary School

Crofton, MD

Thursday, March 16
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book! 
Workshops with the Second Grade Classes
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

Wednesday, March 22

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Sugarland Elementary School

Sterling, VA 

 

Monday, March 27

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Highland Elementary School, through An Open Book Foundation

Silver Spring, MD 

Friday, March 24
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Little River Elementary School
Chantilly, VA

Tuesday, April 4
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Hutchison Farm Elementary School
Chantilly, VA

   

Here I am with Heather Pfundstein, Librarian, and Dorri Bryan, Library Assistant. We had a 
great day. Thanks Heather and Dorri! And a big thank you to the four 5th graders who helped me set up the humpback tail!

Friday, April 14
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Maret School
Washington, DC

Monday, April 24

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Kicking off Stonegate Elementary’s Literary Festival

Silver Spring, MD

Saturday, April 29 - Sunday May 14

Art At the Mill - Spring Art Show
Burwell-Morgan Mill (Saturdays 10-6, Sundays noon-5)
15 Tannery Lane, Millwood VA

      

"The Ebony Pool," "Red" and "A New Day" sold! 

Tuesday, May 16
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

Friday, June 2,

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story

Buffalo Trail Elementary School

Aldie, VA 

    
Here I am with Wendy Breeden, Reading Specialist (left) and Nicole O'Keefe, ELL Teacher on the right. 
It was a terrific day at Buffalo Trail! Thanks for recommending me, Nicole! : )

Friday, September 2 - Sunday, November 5
WET - A Group Exhibition on Water Culture and Aqua Life
Opening Reception Thursday, September 7, 7:00 - 9:00
The Mansion at Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD

Wednesday, September 13 - Thursday, October 26
Visual Magic - The Art of Four Picture Book Illustrators
School Tours Friday, September 15
Opening Reception Saturday, September 16, 5:30 - 8:00
Center for the Arts/Caton Merchant Family Gallery
Manassas, VA

At Visual Magic's opening reception with Janet Stoeke and Carol Schwartz.
We met so many nice families and people. What a beautiful gallery!
 Susan Roth was out of the country. We missed you, Susan!

Friday, October 20
Maryland Association of School Librarians, Fall Conference
Presentation: “Inspire Your Students with a Nonfiction Picture Book - 
The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story”
Camelot By Martin’s
Upper Marlboro, MD

Wednesday, October 25
Presentation and Drawing Exercise Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

Wednesday, November 8
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
National Presbyterian School
Washington, DC

Friday, December 1
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Bushy Park Elementary School
Glenwood, MD

Wednesay, December 6
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Columbia Elementary School
Annandale, MD

2016

Tuesday, February 2, and February 4, 11, 19, 25
Artist in Residence Program - 
Let's Write and Illustrate a Picture Book! Workshop 
With Five, Third Grade Classes
Claremont Immersion Elementary School
Arlington, VA

    

    

 

Friday, February 5
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Nantucket Elementary School
Crofton, MD

Thursday, March 17
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book! Workshops with Four, Second Grade Classes
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

      

Tuesday, April 5
Three Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
CW Shipley Elementary School
Harpers Ferry, WV

Friday, April 22 - Earth Day!
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
Bethesda, MD

Tuesday, May 10
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

Saturday, June 11, 10:00 - 3:00
Book Signing
Chesapeake Bay Children’s Book Festival
Talbot County Free Library
Easton,MD

Tuesday, June 21
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
As Part of the Bookapalooza Celebration
KW Barrett Elementary School
Arlington, VA

Thursday, June 16 - July 31
Turning the Page: Children’s Book Illustration Art Show
Featuring Local Picture Book Illustrators as well as Illustrations From the Mazza Museum in Findley, Ohio
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 16, 7:00 PM
Guldesky Gallery and First Floor Galleries
Strathmore Hall 
Bethesda MD

    

 (L) With Lulu Delacre, Susan Stockdale and Janet Stoeke at the opening reception (R) With Renee Kelahan, Librarian at Loudoun Country Day

Sunday, June 26, 2:45 - 3:45
Panel Discussion: “Collaborative Relationships When Creating Picture Books”
As Part of the Turning The Page: Children’s Book Illustration Art Show
Mansion Music Room
Strathmore Hall
Bethesda, MD

Sunday, July 10, 1:00 - 2:00
Creating Characters and Stories - A Picture Book Workshop
(Workshop description on “School Visits” page)
As Part of the “Turning The Page: Children’s Book Illustration” Exhibition
Mansion Music Room
Strathmore Mansion
Bethesda, MD

  

  

Tuesday, July 12
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Through a Partnership With the Horizons Greater Washington Program 
and An Open Book Foundation
Bancroft Elementary School at St Patrick’s Episcopal Day School Camp
Bethesda, MD

Sunday, July 24, 1:00 - 4:00
A Workshop - The Art of Picture Book Illustration (for Teens and Adults)
(Workshop description on “School visits” page)
As Part of the “Turning the Page: Children’s Book Illustration” Exhibition
Mansion Music Room
Strathmore Mansion
Bethesda, MD

    

    

Wednesday, October 5
Three Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Emerick Elementary School
Purcellville, VA

Friday, October 7, 4:00 - 7:00 
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 - 4:00
Book Sale and Signing at the Metropolitan Club Fall Craft Show
Garrett Park Town Hall
Garrett Park, MD

Thursday, October 20,
The Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) Annual Conference
Concurrent Session Presentation: Inspiring Students with a True Rescue Story: 
The Eye of the Whale - 9:00 AM
Book Signing at Author Celebration - 4:30 - 6:00 
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Norfolk, VA

Wednesday, October 26

Presentation Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts

Loudoun Country Day School

Leesburg, VA

Tuesday, November 29
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Pinebrook Elementary School
Aldie, VA

    

With Pinebrook's wonderful Librarian, Denise Higgins

2015

Friday, January 9
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Holy Redeemer Elementary School
College Park, MD

Wednesday, January 14
Presentation on Creating The Eye of the Whale
St. Stephens and St. Agnes Lower School
Alexandria, VA

Friday, January 23

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale

Patrick Henry Elementary School

Arlington, VA

Patrick Henry's Caldecott Committee - With Terrific Book Ideas!                                      

At the Book Signing with Librarian, Jennifer Stacey

Saturday, January 31
1:00
Presentation about creating The Eye of the Whale 
The Discovery Room 
Followed by a Book Signing at the Family Store (2:00 - 4:00)
National Museum of Natural History

10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 


Monday, February 9

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale

Ravensworth Elementary School

Springfield, VA

Friday, February 27
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Hillside Elementary School
Ashburn, VA

Friday, March 4
3:10
8-minute Presentation About School Programs
(Including An All-Day Display)
Howard County Cultural Arts Showcase
8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD

Friday, March 14
Morning Presentation/Breakout Session
Inspiring Students with The Eye of the Whale and The Nature Generation's Green Earth Book Award-Winning Books 
Virginia State Reading Association Conference
Richmond, VA

Thursday, March 19
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book! Workshops
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

Saturday, March 21
2:00 PM
StoryFest! Authors and Illustrators and Picture Books, Oh My!
Panel - Writing and Illustrating Picture Books, With Susan Stockdale and Melissa Guion
Book Signing Will Follow 
Virginia Festival of the Book
Charlottesville, VA

Tuesday, April 7, and April 8, 14, 16, 21
Artist in Residence Program - Let's Write and Illustrate a Picture Book!
Claremont Immersion Elementary School
Arlington, VA

        

Wednesday, April 15
Daytime Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale
Evening Family Presentation Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts
Claude Thompson Elementary School
Marshall, VA  

Friday, April 17
Presentations and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Franklin Elementary School
Reistertown, MD

Wednesday, April 22
10:00 AM
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale, Celebrating Earth Day!
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Winchester, VA

Wednesday, April 29
Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale
Oakridge Elementary School
Arlington, VA

Tuesday, May 5
Celebration of Children’s Book Week!
Readings of Ten Timid Ghosts and The Eye of the Whale
The House of Representatives Child Care Center
Washington, DC

Friday, May 15
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale
Loudoun Country Day School

Leesburg, VA

Friday, June 12
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Nottingham Elementary School
Arlington, VA

Thursday, June 25
12:45 
Presentation About Writing and Illustrating Picture Books
Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference
Winchester, VA

Wednesday, October 21
Presentation Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts, It’s Halloween Night!
and Harvest Party!
Loudoun Country Day School
Leesburg, VA

   
Loudoun's Haunted Library!

Friday, October 23
Presentation on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Centennial Lane Elementary School
Ellicott City, MD

 
I thought this welcome banner was in my honor, then
learned that Centennial Lane's school mascot is a dolphin!

Thursday, November 19
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale, with The Nature Generation
Family Literacy Night - Patterson Elementary School
Washington, DC

A budding author/illustrator! She enjoyed seeing me draw to music.

Friday, November 20
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Lincoln and Hillsboro Elementary Schools
Purcellville, VA

Tuesday, December 1
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Columbia, MD

    

Before I left, these students brought a wonderful thank you letter their class had written, with beautiful artwork on the back! I will always keep this lovely momento!

Thursday, December 3
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
With An Open Book Foundation
Langdon Elementary School
Washington, DC

  

The students were so excited to receive an autographed book from An Open Book Foundation!

Yvonne Dungee is a wonderful librarian and she served us amazing cheesecake!

2014  

Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th
Presentation, Book Sale and Signing of The Eye of the Whale,
and Sale of Limited Edition Prints of Book Illustrations at the Artist/Author Walk
MAEOE - Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education - Conference
Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD

Wednesday, February 26
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Reading and Book Signing - Library Open House, "We Love Books!"
East Gate Montessori School 
43665 Tall Cedars Parkway
Chantilly, VA 

Wednesday, March 12
6:00 - 7:30 
Presentation, Book Sale and Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Book Fair Family Night
Georgetown Day School 
Washington, DC 

Thursday, March 13
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Presentation and Visit with Families 
Turning The Page Community Night
King Elementary School 
Washington, DC

Saturday, March 15
Presentation and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale at Meet the Author Day
CCBC - Chevy Chase-Bethesda Community Children's Center
Chevy Chase, MD

Thursday, March 20
ARTstravaganza - Let's Create A Picture Book! Workshops
With Four Second Grade Classes
St. Stephens and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA

  

Saturday, March 29
10:00 - 4:00
Book Signing (10 am), Storytime Reading (11 am) and SCBWI Panel (1:00 - 2:00)
Annual Local Authors Fair and Regional Meeting of the Society of Book Writers and Illustrators
Cascades Library
Potomac Falls, VA 

Wednesday, April 9
Presentation
East Silver Spring Elementary School
Silver Spring, MD 

Thursday, April 10
Two Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale and Two In-Depth Programs on Creating Picture Books and Drawing Characters With Emotions
Laytonsville Elementary School
Gaithersburg, MD

Saturday, April 12
Alumni and Faculty Book Sale and Signing at "Art Unleashed" Fundraiser
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

    

Wednesday, April 30
Presentation
School Without Walls at Francis Stevens
Washington, DC 

Thursday, May 8
Presentations and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale Celebrating World Day of the Book
The German School
Potomac, MD

    

Saturday, May 17
Presentation and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Books in the Barn, Girl Scout Fundraiser
Grape Creek Farm
9011 Water Street Road
Walkersville, MD 21793 

    

Sunday, May 18
Presentation, Book Sale and Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Temple Micah
Washington, DC 

Tuesday, June 24
Presentation: Inspiring Students with The Eye of the Whale - A Rescue Story
Children's Literature Conference
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Tuesday, July 1
Presentations on Creating The Eye of the Whale
St. Matthew’s Early Education Center’s Summer Camp
Bowie, MD

Thursday, August 14
Presentations on Creating Ten Timid Ghosts
St. Matthew’s Early Education Center’s Summer Camp
Bowie, MD

Thursday, September 18
Presentation on Creating The Eye of the Whale 
Drew Model Elementary School, as part of the Read Green Festival 
Arlington, VA

Thursday, September 18
Green Earth Book Award Ceremony and Green Tie Reception
The Eye of the Whale is on the Short List (in the Picture Book Category) and the Winner will be Announced! 6:00 pm 
The National Press Club
Washington, DC 

Sunday, September 21
Presentation and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Girl Scout Fundraiser
Herndon, VA 

Saturday, September 27
Panel for a Roundtable Discussion on Picture Books
SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Fall Conference 2014
Holiday Inn Dulles
Sterling, VA

Friday, October 17
Presentations at DJ Montague Elementary School,
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School
and Norge Elementary School
Williamsburg, VA

Saturday, October 18
Children’s Author Breakfast, Homecoming Weekend
9:00 - 11:00
Presentation Featuring The Eye of the Whale and Book Signing
Earl Gregg Swem Library
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

Tuesday, October 21

Presentation Featuring Ten Timid Ghosts

Loudoun Country Day School

Leesburg, VA

Tuesday, October 28

Presentations Featuring The Eye of the Whale

Malcolm Elementary School

Waldorf, MD

Tuesday, November 25
Presentations and Book Signing of The Eye of the Whale
Bethesda Elementary School
Bethesda, MD