April 5 - Dunn Library at Simpson College - Local Authors Fair - 1:00 - 4:00pm
April 12 - Montezuma Area Business Expo & Craft Fair - 9:00am – 2:00pm
April 19 - Storytime! Des Moines - 10:00am - 4:00pm
April 21 - MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek - 2:00pm
April 23 - Luther Park Community Assisted Living - Book Presentation - 2:00pm
May 21 - Polk County Senior Festival - Book Vendor - 9:00am – 1:30pm
May 23 - UnityPoint Health & Resource Fair, Hotel Grinnell - 9:00am – 12:00pm
June 25 - Wesley on Grand - Speaking/Book Presentation - 10:00am
July 18-19 - Waukee Art Festival - Friday 5–8pm & Saturday 10am to 8pm
October 16 - Wesley on Grand - Speaking/Book Presentation - 10:00am
Testimonials:
"This book assuages the uncertainty and fear that children may experience as an older loved one struggles with dementia. The characters are adorable and the scenarios are realistic. We love this book!" - Cheri Doane, Retired Educator
"Your book, My Silly Granny, was a hit with my granddaughter! She is 11 so it was easy reading for her and she was excited that you had signed it. She is looking forward to reading it to the younger cousins. Thanks for sharing your story with us!" - Sheila Myers, Retired Grandma
"I wanted to thank you again for coming to our Memory Café. You made such an impact on our friends who are struggling with the changes in their loved one. You have a story to share that will touch so many lives. Thank you so much!" - Gay Puthoff, Resident Life Coordinator, The Village, a WesleyLife Community
Resources
Books By This Author
My Silly Granny
My Silly Granny is a heartwarming story of a little girl known as Sweetheart and her dear Granny who has dementia. On a visit, Granny explains to Sweetheart how a few simple acts of kindness can tap into her youthful spirit and help them both navigate the day with love and positivity. Her gentle, innocent voice explains how simple pleasures like laughing and singing can keep her in the present and what it’s like when she begins to lose track of things.
This book was written to provide some insight into how people with dementia behave in hopes of reducing children’s anxiety about their elderly relatives who may sometimes forget important things or act in strange ways.
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 32
Price: $19.95 Hardback (US) | $11.95 Paperback
RELEASE DATE: March 3, 2023
ISBNs:
Hardback: 978-1-947305-41-0
Paperback: 978-1-960259-00-4
ePub: 978-1-947305-42-7
