Christine McDonnell

children’s book author, educator, librarian

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Events

Upcoming Events

May 6, 2023

Thursday, 12 pm to 4 pm. I’ll be giving a talk at Goddard Riverside Children’s Book Giveaway in NYC. 

Past Events

June 21, 2022

Tuesday, 7:00 pm. Discussing Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women at East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1097 Ketchum Hill Rd, Craftsbury, VT. In honor of Kip’s legacy, we invite you to bring a non-perishable food item, toiletry item, or personal hygiene product to donate to The Craftsbury Food Share, a new satellite site of the Hardwood Area Food Pantry. Co-sponsored by The Galaxy Bookshop and The J.W. Simpson Memorial Library.

July 9, 2022

Saturday, 1:00 pm EST. Books of Wonder panel on Picture Book Biography (virtual). Join me and authors Gregory Bonsignore, Megan Hoyt, Robyn McGrath, and Patricia Valdez as we discuss the incredible people about whom we’ve written biographies. Reserve your spot by clicking here.

August 4, 2022

Monday. Time TBA. Craftsbury Public Library, 12 Church Street, Craftsbury Common, VT. In-person author talk about Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women.

August 25, 2022

Thursday. Time TBA. Brewster Book Store, 2648 Main Street, Brewster, MA. In-person author talk about Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women.

October 29, 2022