Deborah Diesen
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Debbie Diesen
I enjoy visiting schools and reading at bookstore and library storytimes.  If you're interested in scheduling me for an appearance, I would love to hear from you!  You may contact me by clicking here.   My biography is available here, and there are free book-related downloads in the Kids' area of my site.

Currently scheduled events are listed below.  I'll be adding to the list as I schedule additional appearances.  Please, always confirm details of time with the host location before attending.

You may also track my events on my Book Tour page.

Upcoming 2008 and 2009 Events
(for info about past events, click here)

Wednesday, Oct 15 7:30 p.m. Children's Author Roundtable at Schuler Books, Eastwood Towne Center
This is a joint event with the fabulous Ruth McNally Barshaw and Dan Mishkin.  We'll discuss our road to publication and offer information to aspiring children's book writers.

Saturday, Oct 18 11:00 a.m. Story time at the Grand Rapids Public Library, part of the Grand Rapids Celebration of the Book
Saturday, Nov 1 11:00 a.m. Story time at Literary Life bookstore in Grand Rapids
Sunday, Nov 9 1-3 p.m. Writers on the River
Monroe County Library System 10th Annual Author and Book Fair
Ellis Reference & Information Center
About 30 authors from Michigan and the Ohio area will be there.
Saturday, Nov 15 Barnes & Noble, Lansing, Michigan.  Story time 4 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 20 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Story times at the Saginaw Barnes & Noble
Sunday, Dec 7 East Lansing Barnes & Noble
Saturday, Dec 13 TBD Book signing at the Flint Barnes & Noble
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 10 a.m. CADL Author Series, Foster Library
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2009 10 a.m. CADL Author Series, Stockbridge Library
Thursday, Mar 26, 2009 10:30 a.m. CADL Author Series, Main Library
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:15 a.m. Story time at the Cedar Springs Library


Past Events
Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:00 a.m. Speaker at the Educators' Breakfast sponsored by the Flint Barnes & Noble
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Afternoon SCBWI-Michigan Conference in Plymouth, Michigan
Speaker on a panel about School Visits
Friday, September 26, 2008 Afternoon School visit to Bates Elementary in Dexter, Michigan
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble in Bloomfield Hills.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:00 a.m. Story time at the Alpine Avenue Schuler Books
3165 Alpine Ave., Walker, MI  49544.  (616) 647-0999.
This is a joint story time along with Sue Thoms, fellow Michigander and author of the children's picture book Cesar Takes A Break.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 11:00 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble in Rochester Hills.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:00 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble in Kentwood, MI.
3670  28th Street SE, Kentwood, MI  49512.  (616) 954-2211.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:00 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble in Holland, MI.
Thursday, August 7, 2008 10:30 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble in Flint, MI.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Story time at the Capital Area District Library, Downtown Lansing Branch
401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI

Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:00 - 1:00 Story time and signing at the Midland Mall Barnes & Noble
I had a terrific time returning to the town I grew up in for a story time and signing.  I saw former neighbors I haven't seen for years, as well as a few teachers.  What a lovely time.  My thanks to Andi and the staff of the B&N store for making me feel so welcome, and for every one who showed up with their friendly faces and good wishes.
Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:30 p.m. Bedtime story time and book signing at Rivertown Bookstore.
I read The Pout-Pout Fish to a great group of kids, many in their PJs.  Much fun, and there were even fish cookies to eat!

Friday, May 16, 2008 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hobnobbing at the Ann Arbor Book Festival author reception
Enjoyed this very much!

Friday, May 16, 2008 Morning School visit to Dicken Elementary, Ann Arbor
Dicken Elementary is a great school, and the students were terrific.  Spoke to two second grade classes and three first grade classes.  A very enjoyable morning.

Sunday, May 4, 2008 1:00 p.m. Story time at Everybody Reads, Lansing.
Everybody Reads is unique treasure on Lansing's Eastside.  I was there as part of their 2nd anniversary.  There were several events going on and a wonderful celebration-feeling to the whole thing.  I read my story twice; signed books, bookmarks, and cootie-catchers; saw lots of friendly faces; and throughout it all had a great time.  Much fun!

Saturday, May 3, 2008 11:00 a.m. Story time and Author Reception at Schuler Books, Eastwood Towne Center
What a wonderful time I had at my official book launch!  I read my story as well as Boni Ashburn's Hush Little Dragon and Sue Thoms' Cesar Takes a Break.  My thanks to everyone:  to all the parents and their children who came to hear the story; to my family; to my critique group; to my neighbors; and to Rhoda and Whitney at Schuler Books for all their good work in making the event possible.

Friday, May 2, 2008 9:45 a.m. Guest on The Coffee Break on 89.7 WLNZ
This was fun.  I was nervous to begin with, but I relaxed midway through.  Karen and Jack, the hosts of The Coffee Break, are great.  Thanks for a good first-ever on-air experience!

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 All Day School visit to Delta Center Elementary, Grand Ledge
A terrific day!  The students, teachers, and staff were very encouraging during my debut school visit.  I'm sure I learned as much from them as they did from me.  My gratitude goes out to everyone who made me feel so welcome, and to all the students for their kind enthusiasm.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. Story time at Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall
This was a lot of fun.  Christine at the Lansing Mall B&N runs a regular Thursday story time which is lively and well-attended.  'Twas a pleasure to be a guest reader, and I enjoyed myself immensely.  The kids at the story-time blubbed along with Mr. Fish beautifully.  Thanks, all!