June 5 Thursday 10:30-11am
The Howe Library, Hanover NH
The fun is blossoming this spring with local author Carrie Kruck! Join us as Carrie reads Alfred Blooms and leads the group in a craft. This event will take place in the Children's Program Room. It is recommended for ages six and under, and registration is not required.
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June 26 Thursday 4:30 pm
Etna Library, Etna NH
Alfred Blooms Storytime and Friendship Flowers craft as part of the library’s Summer Spectacular program!
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June 28 Saturday 10:30 am
Whiting Library, Chester VT
CLiF presenter Carrie Kruck visits Whiting Library for a storytelling event and free book giveaway where each child in attendance selects two brand new books to take home. CLiF’s Summer Readers grant supports summer programs across Vermont and New Hampshire to keep children reading during the school vacation.
I’m proud to be a Presenter partner of CLiF, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among children throughout NH and VT. Since 1998, CLiF has served over 350,000 children and donated over $10 million in new books through programs including their Rural Library Grant, Year of the Book Award, and Summer Readers. Click here to learn more about CLiF’s mission.
Stay tuned, more events coming soon!
Past Events (click here to see past school visits):
May 18, 2025 - Gibson’s Bookstore, Concord NH: Friends and authors Kari Allen and Carrie Kruck return to Gibson’s to share their new books - Maddie & Mabel Make a Friend and Alfred Blooms. Everyone welcome!
May 6, 2025 - Beacon Hill Books, Boston MA: Squirrel Tales Storytime with friends and authors Kari Allen and Carrie Kruck, reading Alfred Blooms and Maddie & Mabel Make a Friend. Themed craft included!
May 3, 2025 - Inklings Children’s Books, Waitsfield VT: Alfred Blooms Storytime and Friendship Flowers craft.
April 26, 2025 - Page 158 Books, Wake Forest NC: A special Alfred Blooms Storytime and craft to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
April 10, 2025 - Children’s Literary Foundation (CLiF) event, Dover VT: I’m proud to be a Presenter partner of CLiF, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among children throughout NH and VT. Since 1998, CLiF has served over 350,000 children and donated over $10 million in new books, and on April 10 I visited one of CLiF’s Year of the Book schools to share my love of literacy with students in grades pre-K to 6. Click here to learn more about CLiF’s mission.
March 29, 2025 - Still North Books, Hanover NH: Alfred Blooms Book Launch! Story time, snacks, and activities.
March 15, 2025 - The Etna Library, Etna NH: Iggy Who Breathes Fire Storytime and “fire-breathing” craft.
February 28, 2025 - Link to Libraries School Visits, Springfield & Chicopee MA: I’m thrilled to be working with Link to Libraries, an organization that “strives to inspire young readers and enhance the language and literacy skills of children of all cultural backgrounds” by increasing access to books at home in school. Since 2008, they’ve donated over 1 million books to children! Click here to learn more about their work.
February 5, 2025 - World Read Aloud Day (WRAD): Virtual classroom read alouds of Iggy Who Breathes Fire
December 21, 2024 - Inklings Children’s Books, Waitsfield VT: Iggy Who Breathes Fire Storytime & craft!
November 23, 2024 - NCTE Annual Conference, Boston MA: Find me at Booth 822 with Disney Publishing Worldwide, where I’ll be signing Iggy Who Breathes Fire!
November 17, 2024 - Gibson’s Bookstore, Concord NH: Storytime with Carrie Kruck & Kari Allen
October 13, 2024 - Still North Books, Hanover NH: Iggy Who Breathes Fire book launch