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The Princess Visits a Real Castle! by Margie Markarian
Community Event

The Princess Visits a Real Castle!

“Could it be our princess?” asked the King as he peered out a turret window.  I simply could not resist taking the princess along to a visit to Castello di
Posted on August 10, 2018 Comments Off on The Princess Visits a Real Castle!
Storytime Fun with the “Lyrical” Peter Reynolds at  Blue Bunny Books by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events, Community Event, Uncategorized

Storytime Fun with the “Lyrical” Peter Reynolds at Blue Bunny Books

Storytime was super-fun at Blue Bunny Books in Dedham, MA. You make a great Wandering Minstrel, Peter Reynolds! Thank you! Hat’s off to the team for warmly welcoming The Princess and
Posted on June 23, 2018 Comments Off on Storytime Fun with the “Lyrical” Peter Reynolds at Blue Bunny Books
Serendipity! by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events

Serendipity!

Serendipity! I happened to visit my nearby B&N today (Bellingham, MA) and Evan Chelman, third-grade teacher extraordinaire from Franklin’s Jefferson Elementary, was reading my book to kids for a fundraiser!
Posted on May 31, 2018 Comments Off on Serendipity!
Whirlwind Visit to Grades K-4 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School by Margie Markarian
Community Event, School Events

Whirlwind Visit to Grades K-4 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School

What a wonderful day visiting in five classrooms at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in my hometown of Franklin, MA! The students did a great job helping me
Posted on May 22, 2018 Comments Off on Whirlwind Visit to Grades K-4 at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Bear Press Books with Students in Quincy, MA by Margie Markarian
School Events

Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Bear Press Books with Students in Quincy, MA

Happy 20th Anniversary to Sleeping Bear Press from me, Ms. Kitoski’s third-grade class, and Ms. Gilman’s ELL students at the Clifford Marshall Elementary School in Quincy, MA.  The kids were
Posted on April 26, 2018 Comments Off on Celebrating 20 Years of Sleeping Bear Press Books with Students in Quincy, MA
Time to Autograph a New Shipment of Books Already! by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events

Time to Autograph a New Shipment of Books Already!

It’s always a pleasure to stop in and visit the cheery team at An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA. And it’s especially true when store manager Leo Landry calls with
Posted on April 19, 2018 Comments Off on Time to Autograph a New Shipment of Books Already!
Loved Chatting with Kathy Carroll at Celebrate Picture Books by Margie Markarian
Press

Loved Chatting with Kathy Carroll at Celebrate Picture Books

The Celebrate Picture Books website features in-depth reviews and fun activities to help families and teachers celebrate life’s holidays—whether they’re profound or quirky—365 days a year.  In recognition of the
Posted on April 17, 2018 Comments Off on Loved Chatting with Kathy Carroll at Celebrate Picture Books
Front Page News in Both Hometowns! by Margie Markarian
Press

Front Page News in Both Hometowns!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Country Gazette in Franklin, my current hometown, and the West Roxbury Transcript, where I grew up, are both owned by Gatehouse Media. So,
Posted on March 30, 2018 Comments Off on Front Page News in Both Hometowns!
Storytelling Magic with a Colorful Cast for Book Launch at An Unlikely Story! by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events

Storytelling Magic with a Colorful Cast for Book Launch at An Unlikely Story!

All the seats were filled at An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe (Plainville, MA) for an exuberant reading of The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat.  There was magic
Posted on March 24, 2018 Comments Off on Storytelling Magic with a Colorful Cast for Book Launch at An Unlikely Story!
My First Official Storytelling Event and Book Signing by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events

My First Official Storytelling Event and Book Signing

It was charming to make new friends at Belmont Books while reading and signing copies of the Princess and the Cafe on the Moat!
Posted on March 17, 2018 Comments Off on My First Official Storytelling Event and Book Signing