Events

I enjoy sharing my love of reading and writing with the community.
Please see “Schedule a Visit” for more information.
Upcoming Events
June 2025
June Bank Display
Canandaigua National Bank
1816 Penfield Road
Rochester, New York
Book samples to review, candies and bookmarks.
June 27–30, 2025
American Library Association Conference
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA June
My RATS With Backpacks book
will be on display at the IBPA Booth #1547.
Jul 12, 2025
Pittsford Public Library
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
24 State Street
Pittsford, New York
Presentation, book signing, and sales
J. N. Courtney will share her “RATS With Backpacks…” story with 2nd — 5th graders and their families. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Jul 17, 2025
Upstate New York School
Summer School Presentation
Not open to the public
Presentation of books to all students
Jul 26, 2025
Barnes & Noble
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Eastview Mall
7979 Pittsford-Victor Road
Victor, New York
Book signing
Nov 8, 2025
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
More details to come
Places I’ve Been
Jun 17, 2025
Brighton Memorial Library
6:00 — 7:00 pm
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York
Presentation: “How to Write and Self-Publish a Non-Fiction Book”
Wonderful questions!
May 20, 2025
Allendale Columbia School
Rochester, New York
Talked with first graders
Not open to the public
Wonderful group of students, so engaged!
Apr 27, 2025
Hipocampo Festival
638 South Avenue
Rochester, New York 14620
11:00am — 2:00pm
I enjoyed visiting with the community!
Apr 6, 2025
BOOK EVENT LAUNCH at Barnes & Noble!
Begins at 1:00 pm
3349 Monroe Avenue
Pittsford, New York
Great day with the community!
Apr 2, 2025
Trinity Montessori
Rochester, New York
Author presentation. Not open to the public.
Wonderful group of students!
Mar 29, 2025
Young Readers’ Book Festival
Children’s Author Festival
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Little Lakes Community Center
4705 S. Main Street
Hemlock, New York
Sweet location for presentation and book signing.
Mar 8, 2025
KIWI and Barnes & Noble Children’s Book Festival
Celebrating Read Across America
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Pittsford, New York
Local book sales and signing opportunity
Feb 22–23, 2025
Flour City Comic Con
Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607
Science fiction book sales.
Nov 2, 2024
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
1:00 to 4:00 pm
1:30 to 2:00 pm, presentation on new book
Monroe Community College Campus
Rochester, New York
Book sales and signing, pre-orders, and presentation
Oct 11, 2024
Festival-to-Go Author Visit
Martin Luther School, #9
Rochester City School
Wonderful opportunity with two enthusiastic 4th grade classes
Sep 28, 2024
“Leap into Fall” Children’s Book Festival
10:30am to 4:00pm
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
Henrietta Public Library
Henrietta, New York
May 5, 2024
KIWI Children’s Book Festival
11:00–2:00pm
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
Hipocampo Children’s Books
638 South Avenue
Rochester, New York
Apr 27, 2024
10 AM — 4 PM
KIWI Children’s Book Festival
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Pittsford, New York
Mar 5, 2024
Private School Presentation
Rochester, New York
Nov 4, 2023
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
MCC Campus
Rochester, New York
Presentation and author signing
Nov 2, 2023
Festival-to-Go Author Visit
Children’s School of Rochester
Rochester City School District
Loved visiting a 4th grade class.
Oct 2, 2023
Festival-to-Go Author Visit
John James Audubon School
Rochester City School District
Wonderful visit to a 5th grade class.
Aug 27, 2023
KIWI Festival
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
The Spotted Duck
Penn Yann, New York
Beautiful venue and wonderful visitors to our festival.
Apr 15, 2023
KIWI Children’s Book Festival
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Pittsford, New York
I will share a talk on “Creating a New World.”
Mar 25, 2023
KIWI Children’s Book Festival
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Kids’ Indie Writers and Illustrators
Hipocampo Children’s Books
638 South Avenue
Rochester, New York
January 2023
Sensory Calming Strategies for Teachers, Staff and Students
Private School
Pittsford, New York
Nov 5, 2022
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
Rochester, New York
Presentation and book signing
Oct 29, 2022
Sensory Calming Strategies
Penfield Public Library
Penfield, New York
Oct 26, 2022
Festival-to-Go Author Visit
Rochester City School District
Two fourth-grade classrooms
Mar 26, 2022
Sensory Calming Strategies
Penfield Public Library
Penfield, New York
Dec 5, 2021
Perinton Historical Society
Fairport, New York
Raffle entry, presentation, and book signing
Nov 6, 2021
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
Rochester, New York
Volunteer presenter for online festival panelists
Apr 7, 2021
Self-Calming and Zones of Regulation
Virtual Presentation
Nov 2019
Rochester Children’s Book Festival
Rochester, New York
Presentation and book signing
Sep 2019
Flower City Comic-Con
Rochester, New York
Presenter, sales, and author signing





