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September 8th 9:00am-11:00am

Author School VisitPoinsettia Elementary

Carlsbad, CA


September 14th

Author School Visit Mission Estancia Elementary

Encinitas, CA 


September 15th

9:00am-11:30am

Author School Visit Alvin Dunn Elementary

San Marcus, CA


September 18th 11:00am-4:00pm

Creative Writing Workshop 3rd-6th grade

Barbara Bush Library

Spring, TX


September 22nd

5:30

Turtle Town Book Critique Group

Cy-Fair Library

Cypress, TX


September 23rd

Author School Visit Eagle Mountain Elementary

Ft. Worth, TX


September 24th 8:00am-11:30am

Author School Visit Gililland Elementary

Ft. Worth, TX


September 24th 12:30-2:45

Author School Visit Shady Brook Elementary

Ft. Worth, TX


September 25th 10:00am-4:00pm

Creative Writing Workshop 5th-12th

Ft. Worth, TX


September 27th 8:45am-11:00am

Author School Visit Parkview Elementary

Ft. Worth, TX


September 27th

Author School Visit Willow Creek Elementary

Ft. Worth, TX


September 28th 10:30am

Author School Visit Bell Manor Elementary

Ft Worth, TX


October 7th

4:00pm EST

Dellani's Tea Time Internet Radio Talk Show


October 8th

San Marcos Elementary

San Marcos, CA


October 23rd

10:00am-4:00pm

St. Elizabeth Book Signing Event

Houston, TX


October 28th

Piney Woods Elementary

Splendora, TX


October 30th 11:00am-4:00pm

Creative Writing Workshop 4th-8th

Cypress, TX

 

November 4th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Memorial Elementary Book Signing

Houston, TX

 


November 6th

All Day

Houston Family Magazine and Channel 2 Education Fair

Memorial City Mall

Houston, TX

 

November 11th

1:00pm

Sutton Elementary

Houston, TX


November 13th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Read3Zero "I Write" Book Signing Party

School at St. George Place

Houston, TX


November 15th 8:00am-11:00am

Massey Ranch Elementary

Pearland, TX


December 4th 11:00am-4:00pm

Creative Writing Workshop

Ft. Worth, TX

 

December 7th 12:00pm-2:00pm

El Camino Creek Elementary

Carlsbad, CA

 

December 13th

Author School Visit Ocean Knoll Elementary

San Diego, CA

Hello Friends!

Exciting things are happening this season with Read3Zero and Iggy the Iguana!  Events, Parties, Book Signings for Kids, Creative Writing Classes, and Special Deals ... read more to find out how you can be involved!


Creative Writing Classes for Kids  brought to you by READ3Zero


Producing a Story from Act I to Close and the Archetypes within a Story!

Saturday October 30th 11:00am-4:00pm

Grade Level: 4th-8th

Location: Cy-Fair Library/Lonestar College Room LCNR131

9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX


Saturday December 4th 11:00am-4:00pm

with co-instructor and writing coach Bobby Ozuna

 Grade Level: 5th-9th

Location: Holiday Inn Express (WESTERN CENTER location) Meeting Room

6351 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76131(817) 234-9033 (Hotel Number)


Saturday January 8th 11:00am-4:00pm

Grade Level: 2nd-4th

Location: Cy-Fair Library/Lonestar College Room LCNR131

9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX

Spots are limited. Lunch is provided. Price per workshop $50.

Email Melissa@LongTalePublishing.com for registration package.
713-724-6372
After POPULAR DEMAND...
Coming Soon FOR ADULTS in 2011
HOUSTON AREA!

Child's Industry and Writing Classes with Children's Author Melissa M. Williams

  • Insight behind the making of Children's Books
  • What to know before you start writing
  • Creative Writing Tips for Storyline Development
  • Developing Characters that kids can relate to
  • How writers turn their passion into a career
  • It's more than just writing
  • How to be in the Book Business
  • Marketing Tips and Must Knows!
  • Author School Visits 
  • AND MUCH MORE

  • COME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!

    Location: Cy-Fair Library/Lonestar College Room LCNR131

    9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX

    Date: 2 Saturdays TBA
    For AGES 17 and UP

    If you are interested in registering for these classes please email me ahead of time so I may put you on the list for updates:

    Melissa@LongTalePublishing.com
    713-724-6372


    I Write 2011

    Congratulations to all of the "I Write" Short Stories by Kids for Kids Anthology winners. We look forward to seeing all of you at the BIG Book Signing, celebrating the accomplishments of the talented student writers and artists on November 13th!  

    Read3Zero will be taking short story submissions for stories and art work this December 2010 through March 2011. Please visit www.Read3Zero.com and click the "I Write" link for rules to the 2011 contest.

    Thank you to all of the supporters who made Read3Zero a success in 2010!  If you or your business would like to be a Read3Zero sponsor and do your part for the fight against illiteracy, please email Cristal Hernandez for more information or visit the sponsor link on the website. 
    It's That Time of Year Again!
     

    Time for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Craft Show!
     



    Come by the Iggy the Iguana Booth to see Iggy, Snap and the gang, and maybe a few of the new Turtle Town Characters, like Spike, on Saturday October 23rd at St. Elizabeth at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Rd Houston, TX. We will be outside in the covered Pavilion all day! 

    Be sure to pick up your FREE Turtle Town Bookmarks AND sign up to Pre-Order your copy of Turlte Town, released this Spring.

    ******* DON'T FORGET *******

    We will be giving away a FREE Scholarship to one of the Read3Zero Creative Writing Workshops!


    Houston Family's Education Fair

    Come by the Read3Zero Booth this year at the Houston Family Magazine's Education Fair at Memorial City Mall all day on Saturday November 6th!

    Read3Zero will be providing information on writing workshops and contest! We will be giving away books and prizes all too!  Be sure to get your goodie bag when you arrive for exra Iggy the Iguana Goodies, including Audio Books, Iggy Baseball Cards, pencils, and bookmarks!

    See our AD in Houston Family Magazine!



    This Month's Special DEAL!

    Order the Iggy the Iguana Sequel Summer League and get a FREE pack of Iggy Baseball Collectors Cards and a FREE Baseball Bookmark!

    Visit www.IggytheIguana.com to order!