Category Barnes & Noble

Sep 8 2023

Barnes & Noble on Saturday

Hi everyone,

I had such a fine time this morning at my first official appearance as MO Poet Laureate. Pictures to come. My gratitude to principal SHAWN DEWITT, librarian ANGELA KNIGHT and TERESA BLEDSOE and STEPHEN HALL from SPS, and special guests who made the event a shining experience that I will treasure. The kids? Well what do you think? Phenomenal of course!

Tomorrow starting at 12:00 noon I’ll be at Barnes & Noble to signing copies of some of my books. If you can come by, I’d love it. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062159356-0

Sep 5 2023

School visit and book store signing

Hi everyone,

As I’ve mentioned previously, this Friday I make my first official appearance as Missouri Poet Laureate and it will be at David Harrison Elementary School. I have the program about finished and will share it with principal SHAWN DEWITT today. I have some special guests coming and the event will get some media coverage. I’ve been privileged to visit many schools over the years and each has been special, but this one at Harrison will be an all time favorite.

On Saturday I’ll sign books starting at 12:00 CST at Barnes & Noble, 3055 S. Glenstone in Springfield. If you are out and around, I’ll probably stay until 2:00 so come say hello.

Mar 27 2020

Ozarks Literacy Council

Hi everyone,

One of the book signings that had to be postponed until a later date was at Barnes & Noble on March 21. I was to sign copies of AFTER DARK and extend the signing time to allow for a Book Fair to raise money for Ozarks Literacy Council. Executive Director of the organization, Amy Jardell, had been working hard in the background to help make the event successful and I hope we can still draw from her planning when the Book Fair takes place later in the year.

If you aren’t familiar with the work of OLC, here’s a link to their homepage: https://www.ozarksliteracy.org/ and here’s how to reach Amy if you have questions about volunteering, donating, or both. It’s a wonderful organization that works with people of all ages to improve literacy skills and brighten futures. Amy J Jardell MA, Executive Director, 417-616-0551 wk, 417-631-2454 cell.

May 18 2019

Book signing today

Hi everyone,

I’ll be signing AND THE BULLFROGS SING today at Barnes & Noble from 11:00 – 1:00. Come by if you’re out and about.

I’ll also be signing all the copies that were pre-ordered and pre-paid by parents at David Harrison Elementary and McBride Elementary. They can pick up their copies today and any that remain at the store will be delivered to the schools on Monday.

Have a good weekend. I hope you don’t get stormed on where you live.