October 18-19, 2018: I will be exhibiting at the Michigan World Language Association's Annual Conference
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
May 14-18, 2018: I will be facilitating a Barefoot Books Book Fair and having books available at Bowen Elementary School's Multicultural Literacy Night
Kentwood, MI
Kentwood, MI
May 3, 2018: I will have tables of Barefoot Books at Southwest Community Campus' Multicultural Festival
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
April 28, 2018: I will be exhibiting Barefoot Books at the Play, Learn, Explore! Early Childhood Resource Fair from 9:00am-noon.
Kent Career Tech Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Kent Career Tech Center, Grand Rapids, MI
April 26, 2018: I will be exhibiting Barefoot Books at the Kent County Ready by 5 Conference
GVSU's Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
GVSU's Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
March 31, 2018: I will have a large display of Barefoot Books for sale all day as a book drive for The Grand Rapid's Children Museum
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
March 22, 2018: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories Around the World" and having an exhibitor table at the Michigan Library Association's Spring Institute
GVSU's Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
GVSU's Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
March 14, 2018: I will have a table of Barefoot Books doing a book drive for the YMCA's Generations Child Care Center as part of their Literacy Night
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
February 21, 2018: I will have a table of Barefoot Books for a book-drive at The Refugee Education Center's Open House for their new Multicultural Early Childhood Learning Center
Tabernacle Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Tabernacle Church, Grand Rapids, MI
February 10, 2018: Kevin and I are presenting "Help Your Kids Go from Consumers to Producers: We Have an App for That!" at the Camp Fire West Michigan 4C 44th Annual Early Childhood Conference. I'll also be exhibiting Barefoot Books.
Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
February 9, 2018: I am speaking on a Michigan author/illustrator panel, doing a multicultural read-aloud session, and exhibiting Barefoot Books at the Celebrate Literacy Conference.
Grand Valley State University, DeVos Campus, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Valley State University, DeVos Campus, Grand Rapids, MI
February 1-2, 2018: : I am hosting a Barefoot Books Book Fair at The West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
December 7, 2017: I will be exhibiting Barefoot Books at the Uptown Holiday Shop Hop, which is benefiting the Arts in Motion studio
Blackport Building, Grand Rapids, MI
Blackport Building, Grand Rapids, MI
December 2, 2017: I will be exhibiting Barefoot Books at the a Christmas craft fair, which is benefiting their youth group for their mission trip this summer
Oakdale Park Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Oakdale Park Church, Grand Rapids, MI
September 6, 2017: I will be presenting "Exploring Visual Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom" at the Montcalm County Great Start Early Childhood Conference as well as exhibiting Barefoot Books.
Greenville High School, Greenville, MI
Greenville High School, Greenville, MI
July 12-13, 2017: I will sharing my new book, Wimee's Words, as well as presenting "Exploring Visual Literacy in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom" at the MRA Summer Literature Conference 2017
Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire, MI
Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire, MI
June 20-23, 2017: I will have tables of multicultural children's books at FFIC's Heritage Camp.
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
April 20-21, 2017: I will be exhibiting my new book, Wimee's Words, as well as presenting "Exploring Visual Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom" at the MiAEYC Early Childhood Conference.
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
March 25, 2017: Kevin and I will be presenting "Wimage and Purple Canoe: Visual Literacy Tools for Your Young 21st Century Learners" as well as exhibiting at the annual Jackson Area Early Childhood Conference
Baker College, Jackson, MI
Baker College, Jackson, MI
March 11-12, 2017: I will be exhibiting a huge selection of multicultural books at the Michigan Reading Association's 61st Annual Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
February 25, 2017: I will be exhibiting a large selection of Barefoot Books and will be presenting a professional development session entitled "Reading Aloud: Why Is It Important, and How Can I Do It Well?" at Camp Fire West Michigan 4C's 43rd Annual Early Childhood Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
February 20, 2017: Kevin and I will be presenting two sessions at the YMCA’s Early Childhood Professional Development Day: "Inspiring Active Imaginations in Infants/Toddlers Through Books, Puppets, Music, and Movement," and "Inspiring Active Imaginations in Preschoolers Through Books, Puppets, Music, and Movement"
Eberhard Center, GVSU, Grand Rapids, MI
Eberhard Center, GVSU, Grand Rapids, MI
January 26 and 30, 2017: I am hosting a Barefoot Books Book Fair at The West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
October 8, 2016: I will be exhibiting multicultural children's books at The Celebrate Literacy Conference.
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
September 17, 2016: I will be exhibiting Barefoot Books at the Montcalm County Great Start Early Childhood Conference.
Greenville High School, Greenville, MI
Greenville High School, Greenville, MI
June 21-24, 2016: I will have tables of multicultural children's books at FFIC's Heritage Camp.
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
February 27, 2016: I will be exhibiting a large selection of multicultural books and Kevin and I will be presenting two sessions of "Racism in Your Classroom?" at Camp Fire West Michigan 4C's 42nd Annual Early Childhood Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
December 5, 2015: Book Sale Fundraiser at Oakdale Park Church Pancake Breakfast and Craft Fair
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
November 21, 2015: "Stories and Songs from Around the World" professional development session
Alice and Jack Wirt Memorial Library, Bay City, MI
Alice and Jack Wirt Memorial Library, Bay City, MI
November 8, 2015: Book Sale Fundraiser for Adoptive Family Support Network at their annual Adoption Celebration
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
October 27, 2015: I will be doing a Spanish Language Book Fair
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI
October 21, 2015: I will be presenting "Building an Anti-Bias Classroom Library: Why and How?" as part of a discussion series on Racism
Park Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Park Church, Grand Rapids, MI
October 20, 2015: I will be presenting "An Exploration of Books and Reading to Young Children" to childcare providers
Bethany Christian Services, Grand Rapids, MI
Bethany Christian Services, Grand Rapids, MI
July 23, 2015: I will be doing a "Determined to Be" (Japanese-themed) story time
Milestones Child Development Center, Caledonia, MI
Milestones Child Development Center, Caledonia, MI
June 16-19, 2015: I will have tables of multicultural children's books at FFIC's Heritage Camp.
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
April 23-25, 2015: I will be exhibiting a huge selection of multicultural books and presenting "Racism in Your Classroom?," "Cultivating Global Citizens: Incorporating Cultures from Around the World into Your Classroom," and "Using Pattern-Based Songs to Actively Stimulate Creativity" at the MiAEYC Early Childhood Conference.
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
March 27-29, 2015: I will be exhibiting a huge selection of multicultural books and presenting "Cultivating Global Citizens: Incorporating Cultures from Around the World into your Classroom" at the Michigan Reading Association's 59th Annual Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
March 27, 2015: I will be doing a three hour Cultural Competency Training for early childhood educators
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Grand Rapids, MI
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
Grand Rapids, MI
February 7, 2015: I will be exhibiting and doing a book sale fundraiser at the Grand Rapid's Public Museum's Ethnic Heritage Festival
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI
February 6, 2015: I will be presenting four multicultural story times to PreK-5th graders: "A Journey Through Tanzania" and "Folktales from Russia"
Knapp Forest Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI
Knapp Forest Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI
January 31, 2015: I will be exhibiting a large selection of multicultural books and Kevin and I will be presenting two sessions of "Music and Movement with Sign Language: A Hands-On Workshop" at Kent Regional 4C's 41st Annual Early Childhood Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
January 17, 2015: I will be doing a book fair fundraiser at South West Community Campus's Winter Fest
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
December 4, 2014: School Book Fair Fundraiser at South West Community Campus's Gallery Night
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
November 12-13, 2014: "2nd Annual Around the World Christmas Bazaar" - I'll be hosting an open house for purchasing multicultural children's books as well as beautiful handmade jewelry from rescued women around the world. All jewelry sales go to Women At Risk, Int'l to further their efforts to support rescued women.
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
November 9, 2014: Book Sale Fundraiser for Adoptive Family Support Network at their annual Adoption Celebration
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
October 23-24, 2014: I will be exhibiting at the Michigan World Language Association's Annual Conference
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
October 20, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Using Pattern-Based Songs to Actively Stimulate Creativity" and "Incorporating Sign Language into Songs to Increase Merriment, Movement, and Memory!" at the annual Fire-Up! Student Teaching Conference
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
October 18, 2014: I will be doing a book sale fundraiser for Blandford Nature Center at their annual Harvest Festival
Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids, MI
October 16, 2014: I will be doing a Book Fair at Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
September 23, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Move to the Music," a three-hour PD workshop about using pattern-based songs and about incorporating Sign Language in songs
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, HI
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului, HI
August 11-12, 2014: I will be exhibiting at the Wildly Exciting Education Conference
Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids, MI
August 2, 2014: I will be doing a book sale fundraiser at the Peace Festival
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Markey Church, Roscommon, MI
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Markey Church, Roscommon, MI
August 1, 2014: I will be doing a "Journey Through Tanzania" story time
Milestones Child Development Center, Caledonia, MI
Milestones Child Development Center, Caledonia, MI
July 8-9, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories from Around the World" at the MRA's Summer Literature Conference
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI
June 17-20, 2014: I will have tables of multicultural children's books at FFIC's Heritage Camp.
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
June 13-15, 2014: We will have a vendor booth of multicultural children's books at the 4th Annual Buttermilk Jamboree!
Circle Pines Center, Delton, MI
Circle Pines Center, Delton, MI
May 13, 2014: I will be doing a story time and book sale fundraiser for Fit4Mom Grand Rapids at their 5th Birthday Party!
The event is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The story time is at 11:20 a.m.
Manhattan Park, East Grand Rapids, MI
The event is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The story time is at 11:20 a.m.
Manhattan Park, East Grand Rapids, MI
April 3-5, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories from Around the World" as well as exhibiting at the Michigan AEYC Early Childhood Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
March 29, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories from Around the World" as well as exhibiting at the annual Jackson Area Early Childhood Conference
Baker College, Jackson, MI
Baker College, Jackson, MI
March 15-17, 2014: I will be exhibiting at the Michigan Reading Association's 58th Annual Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
March 5-7, 2014: I will be exhibiting at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children's 74th Annual Statewide Special Education Conference
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
February 7, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories from Around the World" to students and parents of the Southside Homeschool Group
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
January 18, 2014: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories Around the World" as well as exhibiting at Kent Regional 4C's 40th Annual Early Childhood
Conference
Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
Conference
Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI
December 12th and 14th, 2013: "Around the World Christmas Bazaar" - I'll be hosting an open house for purchasing multicultural children's books as well as beautiful handmade jewelry from rescued women around the world. All jewelry sales go to Women At Risk, Int'l to further their efforts to support rescued women.
Grand Rapids, MI
On the 12th: 7:00-10:00 pm
On the 14th: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grand Rapids, MI
On the 12th: 7:00-10:00 pm
On the 14th: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 16, 2013: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories Around the World" as well as exhibiting at the 23rd Annual Community Sharing for Healthy Caring Conference
Howell, MI
Howell, MI
November 10, 2013: Fundraiser for Adoptive Family Support Network at their annual Adoption Celebration
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
3 Mile Project, Walker, MI
November 7-8, 2013: I will be exhibiting at the Michigan World Language Association's Annual Conference
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
October 19, 2013: Kevin and I will be presenting "Songs and Stories Around the World" as well as exhibiting at the Metro Detroit AEYC Conference
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
September 21, 2013: "A Peek into Thailand" Story Time at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum!
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read stories about some children in Thailand, then make and decorate a paper umbrella to take home!
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read stories about some children in Thailand, then make and decorate a paper umbrella to take home!
September 12, 2013: "Folk Tales from Russia" Story Time at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read a couple of folk tales from Russia, then make a turnip craft to hang up!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read a couple of folk tales from Russia, then make a turnip craft to hang up!
September 5, 2013: "A Journey Through Tanzania" Story Time at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read stories about some children in Tanzania and about African animals, then make a small kanga to take home!
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
11 Sheldon Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join me as I read stories about some children in Tanzania and about African animals, then make a small kanga to take home!
August 27, 2013: Mama-Lady Books Open House!
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1906 Meadowfield Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Hundreds of beautiful and engaging multicultural children's books will be available for you to peruse and purchase! There will also be door prize
drawings, light refreshments, story sharing, and great this-event-only sales!
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1906 Meadowfield Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Hundreds of beautiful and engaging multicultural children's books will be available for you to peruse and purchase! There will also be door prize
drawings, light refreshments, story sharing, and great this-event-only sales!
July 2, 2013: I'm doing a Story Time at the new Downtown Grand Rapids Farmer's Market
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
435 Ionia Ave., Grand Rapids, MI
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
435 Ionia Ave., Grand Rapids, MI
June 22, 2013: We're going to have an exhibitor table filled with Barefoot Books and Cooperfly Books as well as a children's reading area at a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Hudsonville - Jenison.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hudsonville, MI
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hudsonville, MI
June 18-21, 2013: I'll be having tables of multicultural books available at the International Marketplace at FFIC's Heritage Camp.
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI
June 14-16, 2013: We'll be having a vendor table filled with Barefoot Books and Cooperfly Books at the 3rd Annual Buttermilk Jamboree.
Circle Pines Center, Delton, MI
May 25, 2013: My Barefoot Books Party - Open House!
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
I'll be sharing Barefoot Books with friends and family!
May 22, 2013: I'm going to have an exhibitor table filled with Barefoot Books at a fundraiser event for the West Michigan Better Birth Network.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wealthy St. Theatre, 1130 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
For more information on the event click here.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wealthy St. Theatre, 1130 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
For more information on the event click here.