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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 3d

Happy World's Kindness Day! Two great pictures books to read today - Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and Kindness is a Kite String by Michelle Schaub. Coming soon is my next #PB, Mr. Crumpet's Kindness Day Surprise. Spread some kindness today!

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 4d

Happy National Farmers Day! Farmers are heroes of the Heartland. They keep our families fed. This is a great day to read Grandpa's Barn. Memories of my own grandfather, a lifelong farmer, and his barn inspired the story. For fun, read Cows Can't Be Clowns.

a girl with white hair is reading a book with a gold border

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 10d

#authors I have booked my first in-person school visit for this month. I've done lots of zoom visits and have read to children at several libraries, but this is my first face-to-face visit with a classroom. Any suggestions on how to make this visit fun and memorable for the kids?

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 11d

Authors Cindy Ladage, Debra Daugherty, Jo Salazar and Alaina Griffin at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, October 4.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 11d

Where to find me: Oct. 11, Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th, Springfield, IL. Fall Festival, 11-3; Oct. 18, St. Joseph Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL. Arts & Crafts Fair, 8:30-3; Oct. 25, Concordia Lutheran School, 2300 E. Wilshire, Springfield, IL. Fall Craft Fair. 9-2 PM.

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 16d

Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 16d

Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 18d

Had a great time at Loami's Memorial Park. Met some lovely people, passed out Illinois Reads bookmarks to the kids, and signed some books!

a beach scene with the words have a great time on it

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 21d

This Saturday, Sept 27, Loami, IL is having a vendor market on the square, a pancake and sausage fundraiser, and a village-wide garage sale. I'll be there with my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Come out, shop, eat pancakes, and have a great time!

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 23d

Read to your children. They will love it!

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 24d

While at the Petersburg Harvest Fest, I just knew I'd run into a family member. Sure enough, this gentleman came by my tent and when he saw my book, Grandpa's Barn, which I had dedicated to Grandpa Anton Reiser, he bought it. Turned out we're 2nd cousins! Selfie with Cousin Bob.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 25d

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. My aunt Luella had Alzheimer's, and I was her caregiver. She inspired my story, The Memory Jar, about a grandmother who had dementia and her granddaughter who found a way to connect with her. Here's a photo of Aunt Luella, & the book she inspired. #Alzheimer #dementia

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · 26d

Here's where I'll be Saturday, autographing my picture books. Tons of fun for the whole family. Minutes away from Abraham Lincoln's New Salem site.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sorry, wrong date for my reading. It's Monday, September 8.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy Grandparents Day! Great books to share with children this day are The Memory Jar and Grandpa's Barn. I'll be reading both books at the Hillsboro, Illinois Public Library tomorrow, September 7, at 4:00 PM.

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Sep 2

Support the Walk to End #Alzheimer's, Jacksonville, IL Community Park, Sunday, Sept. 7, at noon. My PB, The Memory Jar, helps a child understand when a loved one has #dementia, dedicated to my aunt who had Alzheimer's. DM me for handouts on making a memory jar. #EndAlz

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Sep 2

Support the Walk to End #Alzheimer's, Jacksonville, IL Community Park, Sunday, Sept. 7, at noon. My PB, The Memory Jar, helps a child understand when a loved one has #dementia, dedicated to my aunt who had Alzheimer's. DM me for handouts on making a memory jar. #EndAlz

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Aug 14

Jacksonville, Illinois vendor fair at the VFW on Saturday, August 16th. I'll be there autographing my picture books Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Aug 7

Jacksonville, IL, Downtown Jax First Thursday Merchant Fair, August 7 from 4-8 PM. Handmade goods, unique crafts, vintage treasures, and local produce from local artisans and small businesses. Family-friendly. I'll be there signing my picture books. Hope to see you there!

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Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Jul 29

Friday, August 1, I'll be at the Indian Hills Park in Springfield, IL to read my picture books. Fun activities follow after the reading.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Jul 29

Friday, August 1, I'll be at the Indian Hills Park in Springfield, IL to read my picture books. Fun activities follow after the reading.

Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social · Jul 18

It's lovely when fan mail arrives like this one from my friend and critique partner, Suzy Leopold. She did an amazing job with the watercolor of the barn. Writers supporting Writers. The community of writers and illustrators are the best!