Advanced Copy of Down East Book!

Had an unexpected ring at the doorbell today from UPS, and this is what I found!

Down East in the Ocean--in stores this May!

Back jacket

This is my second book and I'm really excited about it and happy with how it turned out! I can't wait until it's published in May. This book was so much fun to do, was a fast turnaround, but well worth the late nights and hard work. 

An extra fun aspect for me is that Down East in the Ocean was written by Connie & Peter Roop. They are the authors of many, many, books...including one in particular that I grew up with and simply adored, Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. 

Fun fact: First publication was the year I was born!

Pretty cool how life will give you a little wink and a nudge like that every once in a while.

March 2011: "My Maine" book release party!

Our launch party and first book signing event for My Maine was a huge success! It was held at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, and we had a terrific turnout.

Thank you to everyone who attended--all the kids and "big kids" had a blast. The adventurous second floor was all ours for everyone to play and enjoy pizza, juice boxes and Maine whoopie pies. Mmmm, delish.

It's juice box time for Tyler and Dani :)

We had a wonderfully long line of guests purchasing books and prints from the book.

Suzanne and I were thrilled by all the support from everyone who attended. We had a fabulous evening, and can't wait for the next My Maine signing event. There are plans for more upcoming signings very soon--check back on the blog soon for dates of events!

Suzanne Buzby-Hersey (author) and me (illustrator)

Book Release Party-Hope to see you there!

Good on the Go

If you're at the Children's Museum of Maine, look for the new "Good on the Go" snack machine! The children's museum has installed one of these healthy snacks/drinks vending machines from Life's Healthy Pleasures...which I designed and created the branding for last year! :) I'm thrilled to see that the company is doing well, and that the children's museum is introducing it (and promoting healthy eating) to the little kiddos visiting Portland.