Events and Announcements

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I am a proud member of “Rochester Area Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators !”

At Children’s Book Festival, held annually at RIT for authors all across the USA.

We are thrilled to announce this book is now available on the shelves at this new Adirondack location !

“Hoss’s Country Corner”

The famous ADK store with the tall pine growing up through the roof

In the Rochester NY area, The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe is carried on the shelves of The Lift Bridge Book Shop, 45 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420. Brockport friends, please stop in to thank John and Sarah!

Also in the Rochester NY area at Awakening Cafe’ in Encounter Church, 3355 Union St., N. Chili, NY 14514

Also available in these fine stores:

Spencerport Family Apothecary, 42 Nichols St., Spencerport, NY 14559

At Spencerport Family Apothecary you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of an old-fashioned apothecary and gift shop. Come in and say hello. Purchase two books and get a free “Little Shoe” t-shirt (adult L.) Thank-you for supporting this local author and business.

Alpha & Omega Bookstore, 1540 West Ridge Road, ROC, NY. 14615

Irish Treasures, Main St., Lake Placid, NY

So honored, excited and proud to have this wonderful store in Lake Placid carrying “The Little Shoe.” Be sure to stop in when in Lake Placid.

“The Adirondack Hub” Gift Shop, Route 3, Tupper Lake, NY

A restaurant featuring freshly cooked whole food meals. Enjoy dinner by the fireplace with live music by a local musician. Also the center of community gatherings, visit their gift shop area which features The Wondrous Story of the little Shoe. A wonderful organic, whole foods store is attached next door. Upstairs “hostel” rooms are available where you can stay for the night.

Now in a Library Near You !

Chili Public Library, 3237 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624, was the first to feature The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe in the children’s display case. How this book came to be, including original artwork and illustrations was included. Many library patrons enjoyed the cheery and brilliantly colored items. Thank-you Wendy Saxena – Smith!

Author and Illustrator at Chili Public Library Display.

Now circulating and available to borrow in the Rochester NY Public Library System at Arnett Branch Library, 310 Arnett Blvd, Rochester, NY 14619

In January 2021, the author met with Bruce Tehan, Library Director at Arnett Branch LIbrary in Rochester NY who received her book for placement in the library. As of Tuesday March 9, 2021, “The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe” is available to borrow in circulation. Thank-you, Bruce!

And Now in Gates Public Library, 902 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14624

In mid-January, Gates Public Library received The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe from its author to be processed into its circulation and placed on its shelves thanks to Children’s Librarian Mary Jo Smith. Thank-you Mary Jo ! This is very meaningful to this author since she once worked at Gates Public Library.

Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., Lake Placid, NY 12946

My wonderful illustrator for “The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe,” Corinne K. Avery, stands in front of The Lake Placid Public Library which now houses our book.
A look from the rear window of lake Placid Library out onto beautiful Mirror Lake. Be sure to stop for a visit when in lake Placid.

Community Free Library, Main St., Holley NY

The latest library to honor and house “The Wondrous Story of the Little Shoe.” Thank-you, Holley Community Free Library.