Meridian-Kessler Book Sale & Author Signing

Saturday February 16, 2013 was the first Annual Meridian-Kessler Winter Doldrums Book Sale & Author Signing. As local authors we were invited by the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association. Our thanks go to Caroline Farrar for inviting us to a fantastic neighborhood event at the Indianpolis Public Library, 4180 N. College Ave.  Thank you to all the local families who turned out on a cold winter's day. We look forward to next year's event!

St. Richard's Episcopal School, Indianapolis

Thank you to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Graber, and the second grade students at St. Richard's Episcopal School for welcoming me into their wonderful school on 27th February 2013. We enjoyed a marvelous reading event, and wrapped up the session with hundreds of great questions from the students.

I look forward to returning to school on March 6 to meet the first graders!

Thank You Tipsy Cake Chicago!!

Wow, we had a great time at Tipsy Cake just now. A large crowd turned up to hear the Fred & Fiona Flea story, and to partake of the most delicious brownies in Chicago.

Thank you to all of the parents who brought their children to the event. It was wonderful to see you, and to watch the children bond over books and brownies!



Thank you to proprietor Naomi Levine, a generous and creative hostess who put together a  lovely event today. Your generosity is appreciated by so many in the community.

Keep reading kids, and keep eating cake from Tipsy Cake!!

Books & Brownies!

Love cake?? Interested in London and the Crown Jewels? Then meet author Alison Madden at Chicago's fabulous Tipsy Cake Bakery Saturday 31st March 12-3pm.

Bring the children along and have some fun as Alison reads excerpts from her book Fred & Fiona Flea: The Crown Jewels Caper. Children will be treated to an energetic, fun reading, as well as delicious chocolate brownies and shots of ice cold milk.

Drop your name in the mixing bowl to win a free copy of this great children's book!

See you there:

Tipsy Cake
1944 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: 773 384 4418
www.tipsycakechicago.com

Meet You at I've Been to a Marvelous Party! Saturday 3rd March 12pm!!

Alison Madden will be signing copies of Fred & Fiona Flea: The Crown Jewels Caper at this cool party store at 12pm Saturday 3rd March.

Find us at 2121 N. Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park - near Treasure Island.

See you there!

Alison Madden at Embers Elementary School

On Tuesday 28th February 2012, I went to Embers Elementary School 2000 W. Sibley, Park Ridge, IL. I received such a warm welcome from Principal Davis that I felt right at home. I had the pleasure of meeting 52 students who were ready to hear about the exploits of Fred & Fiona Flea.

The students were engaged with the story, and had a hundred questions for me afterwards. Some students revealed they were writing books of their own. It was most gratifying to see children excited about reading and writing. The students were so well behaved and courteous - such a pleasure to see in this day and age.
I'd like to thank Mrs. Davis, teachers and students for welcoming me to their delightful school, and I look forward to returning to read book two!

Fred & Fiona Flea in the Chicago Tribune

Please click here to see the Fred & Fiona Flea feature in the Park Ridge/Niles/Des Plaines Trib Local about my visit to Embers Elementary School in Park Ridge on February 28, 2012. http://triblocal.com/park-ridge/galleries/2012/02/flea-read/#/1

Click here to see the printed version that made the actual paper! http://www.readoz.com/publication/embed?p=18280