Vet Arts: Writing and Movement Workshop Series Aug 27-Oct 1, 2018 in Raleigh, NC
United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County 410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170, Raleigh, NC, United StatesUnited Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County will host a workshop series to provide veterans an opportunity to explore writing and movement in a fun artistic creation process with writer Mimi Herman, dancer Michelle Pearson, and dancer/veteran Alfredo Hurtado. Veterans and military spouses from all military branches are welcome. The workshop will take place on Mondays, noon-2 PM, August 27–October 1, 2018. There will be no class on Labor Day, September 3. The concluding session on Oct 1 will take place at 5:30 PM. All sessions will take place at the United Arts Council on Glenwood Ave in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cost is $25.
Seasons of My Military Student Authors on Army Wife Talk Radio Aug. 20, 2018, 8 PM Eastern
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, are featured guests on Army Wife Talk Radio on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8 PM Eastern. Amanda and Stacy will talk with host Crystal Niehoff about Seasons of My Military Student, which gives parents and teachers guidance for supporting military-connected students. The authors will also answer questions from callers during the podcast, available on ArmyWifeNetwork.com.
Strive Publishing Gala Celebrates African-American Authors, St Paul, Aug. 16, 2018
James J. Hill Center 80 W 4th St, St Paul, MN, United StatesStrive Publishing will host a gala to celebrate diversity in children’s literature, spotlighting its three founding authors, Thurs., Aug. 16, 2018, 6–10 PM Central. The semi-formal event will take place at the historic James J. Hill Center in St Paul, Minnesota. Gala attendees will have the opportunity to talk with Strive Publishing's three founding authors: Ricardo Peters (Under the Cloven Sky); Linda Miller (Isaiah's Sunglasses); and Donna Gingery (Red's Adventures: The Egg Pie).
Seasons of My Military Student Coauthors at MCEC NTS July 23-25, 2018
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, will appear at Military Child Education Coalition's 2018 National Training Seminar, July 23–25, 2018, in Washington, DC. The authors will be featured at the Resource and Leadership Showcase on July 24, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM Eastern, and will sign books at the showcase as well as later that afternoon at 5 PM at the onsite MCEC Bookstore.
Tim Hoppey Signs Books at Garden City Park School, New York, June 14, 2018
Tim Hoppey, author of the award-winning children's book The Good Fire Helmet and retired New York City firefighter, will sign books at Garden City Park School in New Hyde Park, New York, on June 14, 2018 from 6–8 PM.
Sue Hoppin Leads NMSN Career Summit in Colorado Springs, June 11-12, 2018
Sue Hoppin, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life and head of the National Military Spouse Network, will lead the NMSN Rocky Mountain Summit June 11-12, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lisa Smith Molinari Leads National Columnists’ Conference in Cincinnati, June 8-9, 2018
Lisa Smith Molinari, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life and president of the National Society for Newspaper Columnists, will lead the NSNC National Conference June 8-9, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at JB Lewis-McChord, WA, May 17, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On May 17, 2018, JB Lewis-McChord-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at NAS Whidbey Island, WA, May 15, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On May 15, 2018, NAS Whidbey Island-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Barnes to Talk About the Power of Stories at MSOY Town Hall, May 9, 2018
Elva Resa’s senior editor, Terri Barnes, will speak about “Telling Your Story” at the 2018 Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall on May 9, 2018, in Washington, DC. Drawing on her expertise as a journalist, author, and book editor, Barnes will talk to a gathering of military spouses and military supporters from across the nation about the power of story to convey important messages, and how to tell personal stories effectively. The Town Hall is free and open to all military spouses. Registration by May 2 is required.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in San Antonio, TX, Apr. 19, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On April 19, 2018, San Antonio-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in Fort Hood, TX, Apr. 17, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On April 17, 2018, Fort Hood-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.