 Rudy (on the left), with our other dog, Dixie |
Read to Rudy Rudy is a regular volunteer at both Westerly, RI and L&M Hospitals, as well as at West Vine Elementary School where he works with special education students. He goes to Connecticut College before exams and helps students relax. In the summer, he's part of a wonderful program at the Stonington Free Library where young children "Read to Rudy". |
Happiness Club, Madison, CT - Jean will be talking about how she transformed frustration into happiness in her writing/publishing career. She'll cover what she has learned from rejection, how to keep flexible, and why it matters to her to bring wonderful books to new readers. Wednesday, May 20, from 7-8PM at Hubley Hall/First Congregational Church, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison. Free and open to all. For more informtion please contact Mara Dowler at marad811@yahoo.com.
Wildflower Kids/Sunday Funday - Sunday, June 21, 12-6PM in Westerly, RI. Wildflower Kids, a lovely children's boutique will have a booth for this street fair and I'll be reading my two board books, handing out coloring pages, and of course spreading joy with bubbles! The store is located at 33 High Street in Westerly. For more information, please see their website: shopwildflowerkids.com.
Read to Rudy at The Stonington Free Library - Friday July 10, 17 & 24, from 2-3PM. Call the library to set up an individual session with my therapy dog, Rudy at the library, 20 High Street in Stonington. Open to children ages 4-10. Please call the library to reserve a 15 minute spot with Rudy and Jean. 860-535-0658. It's really fun!
Connecticut Kids and Baby Expo at the Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd - Saturday, August 8, fron 11AM-2PM. Jean will be selling her two board books and hopefully her new book about Rudy at this expo. For more information, please contact: KCarlini.CommunityMarketing@yahoo.com. And Jean will have some prizes to give away!
The Elks Community Baby Shower, Westerly, RI - Rescheduled due to a community conflict. Stay tuned for the new date. Jean will be reading What Do Toes Do?". This is a wonderful event, helping families in need with diapers and books. Jean and her local library, The Stonington Free Library, donated 50 copies of "What Do Toes Do?" For more information please contact: (401)348-8890."
Jean can be reached at jb@jeanbaur.com. To sign up for her blog/mailing list, please go to the Jean's Blog page and put in your email. To schedule a speaking engagement, please email me. I'd love to hear from you and will work with you to make your next event/conference a huge success.