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Author Barbara L. Johns (shown above at Border's in Rancho Mirage, California) is an engaging and popular speaker who has done radio and television interviews as well as presentations at schools (both high school and elementary), libraries, and book signings. If you are interested in having her appear at your school, library or bookstore, please email Pamela Dorsey, Steeple Ridge Press Marketing & Publicity. pdorsey@steepleridgepress.com
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| July 2008 |
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When: July 12, Saturday |
| Where: Davisburg, Michigan |
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What: Downtown Davisburg Days-- family fun in the "burg" |
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Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Join the fun at the Davisburg Candle Factory when the Davisbug community throws its outdoor family party, "Downtown Davisburg Days". Visit the Davisburg Candle Factory, the setting for the Candle Facotry titles and meet the author. Ms. Johns will appear throughout the day at the factory to sign her books and talk about upcoming titles. |
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| RECENT AUTHOR APPEARANCES: Barbara L. Johns |
| Channel 10, Palm Springs, CA: "Books and Authors" on The Joey English Show |
| Border's Bookstore, Rancho Mirage, CA |
| Rancho Mirage Public Library - Story time, Rancho Mirage CA |
| The Joey English Radio Show ( KNews2, 1270 AM) Palm Springs CA |
| The Ann Arbor Book Festival - panelist on "Marketing Children's Books" |
| The Palm Springs Book Festival |
| Art in the Village, Clarkston, MI |
| Downtown Davisburg Days, Davisburg, MI |
| "Local Author" Municipal Channel 20, Waterford, MI
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| RECENT ILLUSTRATOR'S APPEARANCES: Carolyn R. Stich |
| Treehouse Books, Holland, MI |
| Michigan Reading Association, Detroit |
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Below: a glimpse at an Author's signing for The Cat in the Candle Factory |
| Story time, Springfield Township Library, Davisburg, Michigan |
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Left: Author Barbara L. Johns Right: An enthusiastic reception. Thanks to all who attended! |
| Downtown Davisburg Days |
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Above left: Barb signs for two little fans of the book. At right: relatives of inventor Charles Going (the model for Grady) reunite in front of the Davisburg Candle Factory. |
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