Join local children’s picture book author-illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger, for a book reading and workshop. The author will read The Think, Then Do Karate Kid: A Dojo Kun Character Book on Controlling Impulsiveness from her children’s character-building picture book series. Following the book reading, the author will lead a workshop on dealing with bullies. In this workshop, participants […]

HD SOUTH welcomes local author Sande Roberts and her wonderful book “Blake’s Big Day”. Sande will read from her book and share with participants a story about Blake, who counts himself a very lucky cat when a man named Glen decides to adopt him. Little did they both know; Glen is lucky as well. Blake […]

Hear what it takes to leave it all behind and start a new life, in a new culture with new customs and a new language! Join speaker extraordinaire Peter Schumann as he shares how he used his past travel experiences, self-evaluation, and internal fortitude to make his dream come true. Registration is required.

Are you looking to write a book but don’t know where to start?  Or maybe you’ve written a book but need information on how to get it published.  Join us for a panel discussion with four members of Always Authors as they share their stories of how they went from writer “wannabees” to published authors. […]

Join HD SOUTH as we welcome back Michael Ivery, children’s book author, illustrator, and creator of Tubba and Friends. Michael will read from “The Big Music Jamboree” and invite participants to accompany Tubba Bear as she embarks on a fun, rhyming adventure with her pink guitar! Along the way, she travels to different places and meets […]

Welcome back Peter Schumann as he shares his lighthearted adventures from Australia to America. In this program Peter will discuss what it takes to start a new life in a new world with new customs, and yes…a new language. He will tell of his experience adjusting to an American lifestyle and all the social differences. […]

Local children’s picture book author/illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger will lead this workshop which will inspire writers, artists, crafters, and creators of all sorts.  Topics covered will include sources of inspiration, the art of title and headline creation, illustration, and more!  If you have an idea/inspiration notebook of your own, you are invited to bring it. Small […]

Welcome back local children’s author-illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger, for a book reading and workshop. Jenifer will read The Nice, New Karate Kid: A Dojo Kun Character Book on Fighting Disrespect & Trouble from her children’s character-building picture book series. Following the book-reading, she will lead a respected workshop. In this workshop, participants will learn to write […]

Welcome back local children’s author Roberta Gibson as she reads and discusses her non-fiction picture book How To Build An Insect. Then tap into your own creativity and build an insect model of your own. All supplies are provided. Ages 5 through 9, but all are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. *Program […]