Young Writers’ Workshop
& Book Signing With
Liz Kessler
Thursday, Sept. 2,
4:30 PM
WORKSHOP COST: $20**
Liz
Kessler lives in St Ives, Cornwall. She grew up in Southport in
the North West of England, and has also lived in Manchester and
Cheshire. She has worked as a teacher, teaching English and Media
Studies, and has also run Creative Writing courses. Liz was also a
journalist working on local and regional newspapers in both York
and Manchester.
Her books are written at a level suitable for elementary school
aged readers.
Her works include:
• The Tail of Emily Windsnap (2003)
• Emily Windsnap and the Monster from the Deep (2004)
• Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist (2006)
• Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret (2010)
• Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister (2008)
• Philippa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter (2009)
• Phillipa Fisher and the Fairy’s Promise (2010)
This is a rare and wonderful
opportunity for your child to learn from a well-known author.
Reservations must be made for this workshop. **Cost is $20 per
family and includes one copy of Fisher’s newest book
Philippa Fisher and the Fairy’s Promise. This book,
a $15.99 hardcover, is a special pre-release and cannot be
purchased prior to Liz Kessler's visit to FoxTale!
Young Writer's Workshop
With Liz Kessler
(includes $15.99 book!)
VISIT US AT THE BOOK FESTIVAL!
FoxTale
will be at the Decatur Book Festival at booth 314
on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 4 & 5.
"FoxTale Book Shoppe is the 'O.T.P. Alternative'
(that's outside the perimeter!) at this year's Decatur
Book Festival.
Click here for all the details, and do drop
by our booth and say hello!"
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FoxTale
Book Shoppe
is the place to be for all kinds of events, too. Authors have
found a warm audience at FoxTale and readers have enjoyed meeting
and conversing with well-known writers.
Recent visits include Mary Kay Andrews, Rick Bragg, Sonny
Brewer, Steve Doocy, Silas House, Joshilyn Jackson, Terry Kay,
Charles Martin and Kathryn Stockett and we even packed the park
with Duane "Dog" Chapman fans.
Other events include Jewelry Workshops, Children’s Tea Parties,
Journaling Classes, Dream Workshops, Holiday Parties, and
Children’s Birthday Parties. There's
always something happening at FoxTale!
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Liz Kessler, BRITISH AUTHOR
of many wonderful children's books, most notably a
series about a half-mermaid called Emily Windsnap, will
visit FoxTale to teach a Young Writers' Workshop and sign her popular series
of books. She will also discuss the importance of
writing with young people. Visit her engaging,
interactive website with your child at http://www.lizkessler.co.uk
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for the aspiring
young writers in your life. Details at left. |
THURSDAY
Sept. 2
4:30 pm |
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The
RHETA GRIMSLEY JOHNSON visit has
been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control -
Yep! Those things happen even to us!
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Saturday Sept. 4
6:00 pm |
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Ted Dunnagan, author of young adult
novels, A Yellow Watermelon and
Secret of the Satilfa. Dunnagan's novels, set
in the South of the late 1940s, tell the experiences
of a young boy and how friendship can triumph over
prejudice. Dunnagan will talk to readers of all ages
about writing at this young-adult event.
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Friday
Sept. 10
4:30 PM |
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Jennifer Arnold, author of Through A
Dog's Eyes, educates and inspires in this
transformative guide to training and celebrating service
animals. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 16,
Arnold was encouraged by her father to start an
organization devoted to helping people with physical
disabilities. Now after 20 years of dog training, she
shares her methodology and stories of canine
intelligence, sensitivity, language comprehension, and
prescience bordering on telepathy. She offers shining
examples of the heroism of service dogs, from
anticipating seizures to resetting a ventilator switch.
Along the way, she emphasizes choice-based,
positive-reinforcement-only teaching methods and shares
valuable insights that every dog owner should know.
Engagingly written with a perfect balance of science and
observation, this book--soon to be a PBS one hour
special and series--is a worthy tribute to our canine
friends. |
ThursDAY
Sept. 16
6:00 pm |
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Children's Story timE
is every Monday and Saturday at 11:00 am
in the Children's Room at the FoxTale Book Shoppe.
We read books appropriate for the child's age, and there
is no age limit (really). There is a dance/sing
period following the reading, followed by tattoos and
stickers before the children leave. We love the
kids and they have a lot of fun-- We know we do! |
Mondays and
Saturdays
11:00 am |
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FoxTalk Book Club (Adults)
Meets the second
Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm, in the FoxTale Book
Shoppe. The book choices are
selected by the group in attendance. Next meeting is
Thursday, September 9th when we
will
be discussing Fireworks Over
Toccoa by Jeffrey Stepakoff and the author will
be in attendance! October 14th is
Addition by Toni Jordan. November 11th is Hold up the
Sky by Patricia Sprinkle who will be joining us
for the discussion. |
SEcond
Thursday of
the Month
6:30 PM |
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JV (Juvenile) Book Club (Ages
8-12)
Meets the second Friday of every month at
4:30 pm at FoxTale Book Shoppe. New members are welcome.
Next meeting is Friday, September 10th. |
Second Friday of
the month
4:30 PM |
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Open mic poetry night
at FoxTale Book Shoppe the last Friday of every
month. Come join Hosts Bruce Gibson and The Junkyard
Poet, Tim Morris, for an evening of music, song, and
spoken word. The fun begins at 7:00 pm and continues for
a couple of hours. Bring your own poetry / prose, or
read your favorite poet's work. We offer an eclectic
venue that accommodates all artistic endeavors. Call if
you have any questions, otherwise we'll see you at the
next Open Mic Poetry Night on Friday, September 24th!
(Ms. Jackie will also be in attendance.)
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LAST
Friday of the month
7:00 PM |
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As always, our visiting
authors will sign only their books
purchased at FoxTale Book Shoppe.
for buying local
and supporting woodstock
and Independent Booksellers!
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