UPCOMING EVENTS:
Virtual Evening with Emily Giffin on Zoom
Moderating for her new book Lies That Bind
June 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm
PAST EVENTS
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Reception
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Dallas, Texas
August 16, 2014
Topic: Perspective on personal impact of the Foundation
St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School
Dallas, Texas
September 24, 2014
Guest Author at Family Reading Night
L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary School (Dallas Independent School District)
Dallas, Texas
December 2, 2014
Author reading to first and second grade classes
Women Book Club
Dallas, Texas
December 10, 2014
Discussion about the making of a children’s book and story arc.
Robert Lee Elementary School (Denton Independent School District)
Denton, Texas
December 16, 2014
Author reading and presentation about making of the a children’s book to kindergarten through fifth grade classes.
International Leadership of Texas – Garland Texas School
Garland, Texas
January 9, 2015
Author reading and presentation about making of a children’s book to kindergarten through fifth grade.
Project Transformation
Dallas, Texas
January 13, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing presentation to children in after-school program.
Como Community Center
Fort Worth, Texas
January 21, 2015
Author reading to students in the after-school program.
Anderson Elementary School
Frisco Independent School District – Frisco, Texas
January 27, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing presentation to first and third students.
Curtsinger Elementary School
Frisco Independent School District – Frisco, Texas
January 27, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing presentation to second grade students.
Elliot Elementary School
Frisco Independent School District – Frisco, Texas
January 27, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing presentation to second grade students.
University of Dallas – Lynch Auditorium
1845 East Nothgate Drive
Irving, TX 75062
February 10, 2015
Presentation on writing and publishing a children’s book
Aberg Center for Literacy
Dallas, Texas
February 20, 2015
Family Literacy Day
Author reading and presentation about the making of the book.
Sadie Williams School
Dallas, TX
March 2, 2015
Reading Night
Blue Print
2707 Fairmont, Dallas, TX 75201
University of Dallas
Rosemont Elementary
March 6, 2015
Dallas, Texas
Book reading for first grade class
Sundog Bookstore
Seaside, Florida
March 10, 2015, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Book signing
Prairie Creek Elementary
Richardson, Texas
March 23, 2015
Author reading and book signing event
Barnes and Noble
Lincoln Center, Dallas, Texas
March 24, 2015 7:00 – 9:00pm
Project Transformation Luncheon
Dallas, Texas
March 26, 2015
Luncheon
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Family Picnic
Folsom Fitness Center Lawn
262 West Greenbriar, Dallas, Texas
March 28, 2015
The Toy Maven
6025 Royal Lane #225, Dallas, Texas (214-265-9971)
March 28, 2015, 3:00 pm
Book Signing and Event
March 28, 2015
KIPP Truth Academy
Dallas, Texas
April 7, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing
Pecan Elementary School
Denton, Texas
April 9, 2015
Author reading and story sequencing
Christ the King Catholic School
Dallas, Texas
April 14, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
2015 Texas Library Association Conference
April 17, 2015
Austin, Texas
First Presbyterian Day School
Austin, TX
April 17, 2015 at 10:30 am
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Grand Prairie Memorial Library
901 Conover Drive, Grand Prairie
April 21, 2015 at 11:00 am for story time
Author reading
Barnes and Noble on Fields Ertel Road
9891 Waterstone Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
Joseph Beth
Friday, May 1,2015
Rockwood Pavillion
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
www.josephbeth.com
Indian Hills Elementary
Friday, May 1, 2015
Cincinnati, Ohio
Author reading and book signing
2015 Barksdale Air Show
Sunday, May 3,2015
Smith Elementary
Frisco, TX
May 4, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Isbell Elementary
Frisco, TX
May 4, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Sparks Elementary
Frisco, TX
May 4, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Newman Elementary
Frisco, TX
May 5, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Nichols Elementary
Frisco, TX
May 5, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Taylor Elementary
Plano, TX
May 5, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Tom Thumb
Wednesday, May 6th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
5809 E. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75026
Book signing
St. Thomas Aquinas
Dallas, TX
May 8, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Pidge Exhibit at the Sci-Tech Discovery Center
May 9, 2015 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
8004 North Dallas Parkway
Frisco, TX 75034 (9720546-3050)
www.mindstretchingfun.org
Rogers Elementary
May 11, 2015
Frisco, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
St. Joseph Catholic School
Richardson, Texas
May 13, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
St. Monica Catholic School
Dallas, Texas
May 14, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Dallas, TX
May 15, 2015
Author reading and sequencing presentation
St. Bernard Sports
Inwood Village, 5570 West Lovers Lane #388
Dallas, Texas (214-357-9700)
May 15, 2015
Book signing
Dallas Arboretum at Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
May 16, 2015 at 10:30 am
8525 Garland Rd
Dallas, TX 75218 (214-515-6500)
Author reading, book signing and more Pidge fun for the kids
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
May 18, 2015
Dallas, TX
Author reading and book signing
John Paul II High School
Plano, Texas
May 19, 2015
Book signing and presentation on writing and publishing a children’s book
Kendra Scott West Village
West Village, Dallas, Texas
May 21, 5:00-8:00pm
Book signing event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis
Dallas Public Library – Audelia Road Library
June 9, 2015 – 7:00 pm
10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 670-1350
Author reading followed by milk and cookies in your pjs
Bookmarks Event at Northpark Mall
Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 am
Austin Street Shelter
Dallas, TX
June 18, 2015
Presentation on importance of reading
Barnes and Noble, To Kill a Mockingbird Read-a-Thon
July 13, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
7700 W. Northwest Highway
Author reading of To Kill a Mockingbird for the all day Read-a-Thon
Vickery Meadow Summer Reading Academy
Jack Lowe Elementary
Dallas, TX
July 15, 2015
Author reading and book sequencing
Book Signing at Albertsons in Fort Worth
August 26th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
7400 Oakmont Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Book Signing with Mayor Price
Toyland Grand Opening at Ft Hood
Saturday, September 12, 2015
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Evans Elementary
Allen, TX
September 17, 2015
Author reading and book sequencing
Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary
Dallas, TX
September 25, 2015
Author reading and book signing
Hedgcoxe Elementary
Plano, TX
September 28, 2015
Author reading and book signing
McGowen Elementary
McKinney, TX
October 27, 2015
Author reading and book signing
Bennett Elementary
McKinney, TX
November 3, 2015
Author reading and book signing
Brookshire Grocery Store
1325 West White Street
Anna, TX 75409
Saturday, November 14 2015 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Book Signing
Memorial Elementary
Plano, TX
November 16, 2015
Author reading and book signing
Readers 2 Leaders Program
Dallas, TX
November 17, 2015
Author reading and book signing
March Air Reserve Base
Riverside, CA
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
San Diego, CA
Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tree Lighting and Book Signing
AAFES Exchange Store at NAS Fort Worth JRB
Fort Worth, TX
November 28, 2015 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
Randolph Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX
December 3, 2015 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX
December 4, 2015 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
abpa Holiday Home Tour
Friday, December 4, 2015
Books for sale for Christmas presents with special gift wrap options
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX
December 5, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
December 10, 1015
Presentation for the children’s Lit class
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
Dallas, TX
December 11, 2015
Presentation for the Literacy Magazine Club
AAFES Store at Fort Hood
Fort Hood, TX
Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Book signing
AAFES Exchange Store at NAS Fort Worth JRB
Fort Worth, TX
December 19, 2015 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Author reading and book signing
The Lamplighter School
Dallas, TX
January 26, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Webb Elementary
McKinney, TX
January 29, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
CF Carr Elementary School
February 4, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and book sequencing
Arcadia Park Elementary School
Dallas, TX
February 12, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Joyce Kelly Comstock
McKinney, TX
February 19, 2016 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Family Night Book Fair Event
Earl Slaughter Elementary School
McKinney, TX
February 19, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Mitchell Elementary
Plano, TX
February 29, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Green Eggs & Ham with Rolando Blackman & Michelle Staubach Grimes
Uplift Heights Preparatory School
Dallas, TX
March 2, 2016 at 10:30 am
School reading of Dr. Seuss and serving green eggs and ham to students
Sidney Lanier
Dallas, TX
March 4, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Dallas Baptist University Child Lit Class
Dallas, TX
April 7, 2016
Presentation
Jackson Elementary
Plano, TX
April 11, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
Coder Elementary
Aledo, TX
April 13, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
2016 Tables of Content Event as one of the “Top 10 Haute Young Authors” Click the link for more information
Friends of the SMU Libraries
Dallas, TX
April 30, 2016
Saint Paul the Apostle School
Richardson, TX
May, 3, 2016
Author reading and book sequencing
St. Mary of Carmel
October 4, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Dallas Arboretum
October 8, 2016 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Book Store
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX
Book Signing
St. Phillip & St. Augustine
October 17, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
St. Bernard of Clairveaux
October 19, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
St. Elizabeth
October 20, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Santa Clara of Assisi
October 27, 2016
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Lakehill Preparatory School
November 20, 2016
Book Fair
Dallas, TX 75209
Vogel Alcove
November 21, 2016
Dallas, TX
Visting Author for preschool students
Holy Family
November 29, 2016
Irving, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
November 29, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dallas, TX
Author reading
Vogel Alcove
January 9, 2017
Dallas, TX
Visting Author for preschool students
5th Annual Celebrity Spelling Bee – Reading Partners
Dallas City Performance Hall
March 1, 2017
Dallas, TX
Reading at DISD School
March 2, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Michelle Staubach Grimes, Roger Staubach and Brandon Carr celebrating Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Frank Guzick Elementary School
Read for Me DISD Event
March 4, 2017
Adamson High School from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Author presentation
Herbert Marcus Elementary School
March 7, 2017
Dallas, TX
Author Presentation
Humanities Day
Ursuline Academy
March 28, 2017
Dallas, TX
Author presentation to students
Readers 2 Leaders Spring Event
March 30, 2016 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bowl & Barrel
Dallas, TX
St. Cecilia
TBD
Dallas, TX
Author reading and sequencing presentation
2017 TLA Conference Own Your Own Profession
Independent Authors Strut Their Stuff Children of the World Diversity Panel
April 20, 2017 at 10:30 am
San Antonio, TX
DKH Academy
Highland Village, TX
April 24, 2017
Author reading and signing
ABPA Homes for the Holidays Home Tour
December 1st, 2017 at 9:00 am
4501 S. Versailles in Highland Park
Book singing
Interabang Books
February 20th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
10720 Preston Road, Set 1009B
Dallas, TX 75230
Santa Clara of Assisi
February 21, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Linda Lyon Elementary
March 8, 2018
Rockwall ISD
Author reading and presentation
Uplift Heights Primary – Readers 2 Leaders
March 21, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Bernard of Clairveaux
April 11, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Harry C. Withers Elementary School
April 12, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy
April 16, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Oliver Elementary School
April 18, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation with Brandon Carr
Holy Family Catholic Academy
April 23, 2018
Irving, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Mary of Carmel
April 25, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Lilly Pulitzer Northpark Center April 29, 2018
Sparks Elementary
May 7, 2018
Frisco, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School
May 9, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Cecilia Catholic School
May 21, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Dallas Public Library – Audelia Road Library
June 27, 2018
10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 670-1350
Author reading followed by milk and cookies in your pjs
Moderator for Emily Giffin’s All We Ever Wanted Book Tour at Interabang Books
July 11, 2018
Dallas, TX
Question and Answer session with Emily Giffin
August 12, 2018 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Back to School Brunch
Cowboys Club
Arlington, TX
St. Joseph Catholic School
September 19, 2018
Richardson, TX
Author reading and presentation
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
September 27, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Rockwood Pavillion
2692 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
www.josephbeth.com
Book signing
Malvern Elementary School
October 11, 2018
McKinney, TX
Author reading and presentation
Dallas Celebration of Reading
Honoring Barbara Bush
November 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Children’s Author of the evening
www.barbarabush.org/events.dallas-celebration-of-reading (Click for tickets)
“Books on the Bosque”
November 10, 2018 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Clifton, TX
Bosque Arts Center
www.booksonthebosque.com
Open Door Preschool
December 5, 2018
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Hajek Elementary
January 14, 2019
Burleson, TX
Author reading and presentation
Christ the King Catholic School
January 17, 2019
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
January 18, 2019
Dallas, TX
UA’s Literary Magazine, Esse
The Notre Dame School of Dallas
February 4, 2019
Dallas, TX
Read-a-thon
Puster Elementary
Lovejoy, TX
February 14, 2019
Author reading and presentation
Executive Women’s International – Dallas Chapter
March 19, 2019
Dallas, TX
Topic: Literacy / Read Across America Month
Incarnate Word Academy
March 22, 2019
Corpus Christi, TX
Author reading and presentation
McNeil School
May 6, 2019
McKinney, TX
Author reading and presentation
Grace Academy
May 8, 2019
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
Children’s Inn
September 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm EST
Bethesda, Maryland
Skype Book Reading
Leadership Academy at John T. White Elementary
September 30, 2019
Fort Worth, TX
Author reading and presentation
St. Marks Catholic School
October 3, 2019
Dallas, TX
Author reading and presentation
The Notre Dame School of Dallas
Dallas, TX
January 27, 2020
Read-a-Thon
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Grapevine, TX
February 7, 2020
Author reading and book signing
Project Transformation Luncheon
Dallas, TX
April 2, 2020
The Well Community Luncheon
Dallas, TX
April 22, 2020
Speaking Engagement