At the Miami Book Fair International, November 15th, 2009
At the Decatur Book Festival, September 4th, 2009
At the Book Expo of America, May 31st, 2009
Upcoming
Books Alive Book Festival February 10-12th
Panama City, FL
Check back for more details
Past Events
Book Launch for "Grandma is an Author"
September 10th, 2:00 p.m. at
Hub City Books, Spartanburg, SC
"7 Reads" Program, Spartanburg, SC, September 12th & 13th, 2011
I look forward to meeting students, faculty and the community in Spartanburg
Reading and Activities, Philadelphia, PA, October 30th
Come here the story, make a monster and try your hand at storytelling at Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Philadelphia
October 30th, 3:00 p.m.
Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend Jefferson, TX
January 13th-16th 2011
I will be on a panel with children's book authors Kimberly Willis Holt, Kathi Appelt and Kerry Madden. I will also present the Pulpwood Queens Children's Book of the Year award.
Mt. Vernon Social Club, Baltimore, MD
January 17th 2011
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, reading and signing.
SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Nashville, TN
Friday, October 8th 2010
3:00-4:30 p.m. Pulpwood Queens Panel in room 16 at the, War Memorial bldg, signing to follow.
The Pulpwood Queens book club chose 'Poppy's Pants' as children's book of the year. I will be on the panel with Kathy Patrick, founder of the Pulpwood Queens and a host of other Pulpwood Queen authors.
Sunday, October 10th 2010
2:00-3:00 p.m. "Creating Words and Visuals to Engage Young Children" in room 29 at the War Memorial bldg, signing to follow.
Click here for the Southern Festival of Books website.
BOOKMARKS BOOK FESTIVAL, Winston Salem, NC
Saturday, September 11th 2010:
12:30-1:15 in the Young Readers Central Area
BAY STREET TRADING BOOK SIGNING, Beaufort, SC
July 8th 2010 1:00-4:00 p.m
I will be signing copies of Poppy's Pants with the real Poppy in the city of my birth.
Mt. Airy Kids Literary Festival, Philadelphia, PA
April 9th-11th 2010
Come down to the Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, April 9th-11th. Melissa will present Poppy's Pants on April 10th at 11:00 a.m. Call Big Blue Marble at 215-844-1870 for more information.
AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL IN AMELIA ISLAND, FL
Friday, February 12th 2010:
9:00-11:30 Visit to the Amelia Island Montessori School
2:15-3:00 The ABC's of Writing and Publishing for Children and Young Adults, A panel discussion with three other children's book authors.
Saturday, February 13th:
3:00 Booksigning in the courtyard with my friend Janis Owens and stepmom, Cassandra King
7:00 p.m. A Night With Poppy- at the Old First Baptist Church
I will be with my dad who is the inspiration for pOppy of pOppy's Pants, and the larger than life author of many novels, my favorite being The Great Santini.
January 30th
MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, Memphis, TN Writing, Illustrating and Bookmaking Workshop for ages 6-12 10:00-12:00
THAT BOOKSTORE IN BLYTHEVILLE, Blytheville, AR Booksigning and storytime 3:30-4:30 p.m.
January 29th
Channel 3 LIVE @ 9, Memphis, TN Television Appearance on morning talk show
MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, Memphis, TN Lecture 7:00 p.m. (901) 636-4106
January 28th
DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS, Memphis, TN Booksigning and Discussion 6:00-7:00 p.m. 387 Perkins Extended, Memphis, TN (901) 683-9801
January 15th-17th
THE PULPWOOD QUEENS GIRLFRIEND WEEKEND Jefferson, TX
The Pulpwood Queens book clubs are getting together for their annual big event. Many Authors will come to discuss their books including Melissa and Poppy (aka Pat Conroy). There will be a costume party, better known as the Hairball. But the best part of all is that there will be an awards ceremony on Saturday night and Poppy's Pants has won the Pulpwood Queens Best Children's Book of the Year. Thank you Pulpwood Queens!
December 6th
THE LITTLE TREEHOUSE, Philadelphia, PA
Storytime! 10:30 a.m. 10 West Gravers Lane
December 10th
LITTLE SHOP OF STORIES, Decatur, GA
Storytime! 7 p.m. 133A East Court Square
THE PAIDEIA SCHOOL, Atlanta, GA
Melissa will share Poppy's Pants with the kids at her alma mater
December 12th
MERCER UNIVERSITY AUTHOR'S LUNCHEON, December 12th
Melissa will be present to sign copies of Poppy's Pants. The event will benefit the Mercer University Press and take place at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta, GA from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FOXTALE BOOK SHOPPE, Woodstock, GA
Foxtale Book Shoppe in Woodstock, GA will host a Christmas reception featuring Melissa and Poppy's Pants at 5:30 p.m.
November
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR, November 14th & 15th.
Melissa will present Poppy's Pants on the Children's Alley Stage at 3:45 on both days. Click here for more information.
October
The Highlands Craft Show, 7001 Sheaff Lane
Fort Washington, PA 19034 October 17th 10-5
September
Decatur Book Festival appearance - Saturday, September 4th, 12:30-1:00 on the Target Children's Stage
Signing at Eagle Eye Bookshop's booth 4:00 p.m., Decatur Book Festival
Big Blue Marble Bookshop Signing - Saturday, September 26th 2-3 p.m. in Philadelphia, PA
May
The Book Expo of America, May 31st at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
