I was so excited to be invited to participate in this year’s annual Book-a-Paloosa event at the Corona Public Library in Corona, California, last Tuesday, June 9. Here I am at my local author booth with copies of my books, Chalkboard Champions and Chalkboard Heroes.

The event was jam-packed with lively music, good food, exciting dances, home-made crafts, and, of course, other local authors. The public library staff was promoting their summer reading program, Read to the Rhythm. What a wonderful way to start a summer vacation!

Greetings, everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I will be participating in a local authors showcase at the Corona Public Library in Corona, CA, on Tuesday, June 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event, which the Corona Library is calling Bookapaloosa, is intended to kick off their summer reading program, entitled Read to the Rhythm. For this event, the public library has arranged a craft fair, free hot dogs for the first 250 people, music, and a petting zoo. I’ll be there with both my books, Chalkboard Champions and Chalkboard Heroes, available for sale and signing.

The library is located at 650 S. Main Street. It’s a wonderful community library, featuring beautiful architecture and an extensive collection. Come on over on June 9, and be sure to seek out my booth when you get there!

To view the Corona library’s informational flyer, simply click on this link: Bookapalooza flyer

I am excited to announce that my author appearance at the Barnes and Noble at the Shoppes in Chino Hills has been extended to two days! I will be there both Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 to 4:00, to participate in the store’s annual Teacher Appreciation Day festivities. Why not come over, say Hi!, and check out all the wonderful materials the store has to offer. This company is very supportive of teachers, schools, and libraries, so no matter what city you live or work in, it is worth making a visit to your local Barnes and Noble. See you there!

Family and friends of author Terry Lee Marzell gathered on Sunday, March 8, at the launching party of her new book, Chalkboard Heroes. The event served as another opportunity to celebrate the significant achievements of America’s teachers, not only the twelve remarkable educators described in the book, but all the talented, dedicated, and hardworking teachers that can be found in all corners of our country.

The festive occasion featured this delicious designer cake accented with a reproduction of the book cover in fondant-covered Rice-Krispies treats perched atop a chalkboard-themed cake. This divine confection was created by Darla’s Cake Designs in Chino Hills.

The author’s next event is a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Chino Hills scheduled for Sunday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m. The address is 3625 Grand Avenue. The event is timed to coincide with Teacher Appreciation Week. So come on over, meet the author, and show your support for your favorite teacher. See you there!

Here is some exciting news! Stuart Glogoff of the University of Arizona has mentioned Chalkboard Champions in his blog on the web site Through Our Parents’ Eyes. The reference is related to educator Eulalia Bourne, a remarkable teacher who worked with Native American and Mexican American youngsters in mining camps and cattle ranches in various Arizona schools. Her fascinating life story is described at length in Chalkboard Champions in Chapter 7. You can read Stuart Glogoff’s post by simply clicking on the following link:

www.parentseyes.sites.arizona.edu