Petey Possum's Hangout Grand Opening Reading/Signing!

I'd like to announce that Lizzie Fox-Top and Cousin Ann's Stories for Children are now available, signed, at the brand-new children's bookstore Petey Possum's Hangout in Oxford, PA!

I was honored and delighted to be invited to do a celebratory reading and signing at their Grand Opening last Friday, June 3.  And let me tell you, what a wonderful store.  It is owned and run by the most charming family, who have stocked it with a great range of picture books, middle grade fiction, and even some fun knick-knacks and toys for summer! I was particularly impressed with their selection of modern, creative, and beautiful picture books and inclusion of not only English, but Spanish picture books as well (Oxford has a high Hispanic population). I hope I can go visit this bookstore again soon! Pictures will be posted when I get them.

On another note, I was also invited to speak at my high school's Career Day last Wednesday. I discussed with eleventh graders what it is like to be an art teacher and picture book writer/illustrator. I had several aspiring artists and designers in my audience, even one student who is thinking of going to my college alma mater, VCU! It was also great to see all my old teachers. While a lot of people hated high school, I'll always value the time I spent there. I have many happy memories of being a band nerd, hanging out in the art room, and getting into trouble all over the place (that's pretty easy in a conservative Catholic school!)

My Book reading is mentioned in Cecil Soil Magazine

Plus 2 photos!

Urges journalist Maggie Creshkoff,
"Wintertime is the perfect time to curl up with a book; and its even better if someone else is doing the storytelling.  Go to the Oxford Library at 48 South Second Street in Oxford, PA at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 15 and hear Stevie French read from her new book, Lizzie Fox-Top.  Stevie is the author and illustrator of the heart-warming story of a girl whose haberdashery is very, very foxy! She will read the tale of her grandmother's uncanny gift with all sorts of animals, great and small.  Call 610-932-9625 for more information, and make sure that you get your copy autographed!"

Sweet.

Also, an edit to my last post: Sachin reminded me that both our friend and the lady who owns the saddlery assured us that the foxes come to no harm during hunting (in the US anyway).