Summer had a late start this year but now that it is here I am so much happier! I do love working, I love telling my tales, and I am never busier than in the summer! Even though summer technically stated June 21st, my real summer events started this week. I was at the Holmes Library on Monday, and even though it was a smaller crowd, I enjoy seeing the older kids in my audience.

As I continue telling tales, year after year, it seems like people think storytelling is strictly for the Preschool/Kindergarten crowds. This is so untrue! Seeing the elementary school aged kids in the group was so refreshing and to watch them genuinely listening and enjoying Abiyoyo was even better! Afterwards, I even caught up with the mother who brought the boys who informed me that she still remembers bringing the kids to Bridgewater shows. So, they have been fans for YEARS!

Tuesday I visited a place that has become almost a second home. The South Shore Natural Science Center. Years ago, the YMCA bought the property, and I’ve always been impressed how the place still feels like it did 26 years ago. Even though the people have all changed, the drive to get kids outside and discover the magic of nature around them hasn’t.

I did two shows, one for the younger groups and then another for the older campers. Thankfully we were able to salvage enough shade for the first show to enjoy an outdoor storytelling in the amphitheater. The little ones enjoyed my version of Abiyoyo and Edgar and Uncle Charlie. The shade, unfortunately, disappeared before the second show but we were able to collect into the great hall and the older kids had an air conditioned storytelling time. They heard “Cupcakes” – my version of Bill Harley’s Moon Pies, and followed up with Abiyoyo once again.

On Thursday I was able to battle a bit of traffic to make it to Harwich and tell my tales at Brooks Free Library. I had quite a few parents and children tell me they look forward to seeing me every year! One girl mentioned she has seen me for the last five years! I graced this older crowd with “Cupcakes” and even debuted the new Edgar and Uncle Charlie looking extra fluffy!

Next week is really amping up and I am looking forward to every second of it!

My daughter turned 17 this past Sunday. It really does seem unreal, but I love seeing the quick-witted, beautiful, and smart little lady turn into a full-grown person. This week I will be traveling all over the place, mostly to schools with a few Traveling Mystery Rooms thrown in for good measure! Make sure to sign up if you haven’t yet!

Also, if you’re looking to schedule a fall show please call me at 508-641-5336.

Here is the storytelling schedule for this week. The days listed in RED are free for the public to attend and the events listed in BLUE are free to attend but require registration. For more information, please visit the Upcoming Shows page:

• Monday: Springboard School @ 10:00am
• Tuesday: Starboard Academy @ 9:00/9:30/10:00/10:30am
• Tuesday: Starboard Academy @ 11:30am/12:00/12:30pm
• Tuesday: Rockland Public Library @ 3:00pm – TMR: Monster Mash
• Wednesday: Brown Bear Children’s Center @ 10:00/10:30am
• Thursday: READS Academy @ 10:00am
• Thursday: Woods Memorial Library @ 5:00pm – TMR: Alien Escape
• Friday: Little Stars Learning Center 9:00/9:30am
• Friday: Little Stars Learning Center 10:30/11:00/11:30am

Towns I will be visiting this week:

1. Sudbury
2. Marshfield
3. Plymouth
4. Rockland
5. Cohasset
6. Middleboro
7. Barre
8. Sandwich
9. South Dennis

People always ask what I am doing for the summer. I tell them I am telling my tales. I know I do that all year long, but summer is a different kind of beast. I don’t just tell my tales, I do it every day, multiple times a day! It’s an amazing non-stop ride from the end of June to the end of August. It’s so much fun traveling all over MA to see all the excited little faces ready to have storytelling fun!

Also, if you’re looking to schedule a fall show, please call me at 508-641-5336.

Here is the storytelling schedule for this week. The days listed in RED are free for the public to attend and the events listed in BLUE are free to attend but require registration. For more information, please visit the Upcoming Shows page:

• Monday: Holmes Public Library @ 6:00pm
• Tuesday: South Shore Natural Science Center @ 10:00/10:45am
• Thursday: Brooks Free Library @2:30pm
• Saturday: Book Love @ 10:00am

Towns I will be visiting this week:

1. Halifax
2. Norwell
3. Harwich
4. Plymouth

This 5-week workshop is a blast that helps dive into new and classic ways to make stories come alive! Whether you Make sure to sign up with the QR code above and I will see you soon!

February vacation is coming very soon! All of these events are already posted on my Upcoming Shows page, so if you’d like to register, head over there and do so soon! There are very limited spaces available!

FEB 18th – 4:00pm – Lincoln Library – Alien Escape!
FEB 19th – 6:00pm – Attleboro Library – Alien Escape!
FEB 20th – 2:00pm – Plymouth Library – Alien Escape!
FEB 21st – 10:00am – Book Love, Plymouth

I will be pretty busy during this winter vacation – come and check out a show or two! There is also an opportunity to come and check out a Traveling Mystery Room on Saturday! Alien Escape is heading to Gloucester!

Saturday – 10:00am – Book Love, Plymouth
Saturday – 1:00pm – Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester – Alien Escape!
Monday – 10:00am – Wareham Free Library
Tuesday – 2:00pm – Sherborn Library
Wednesday – 1:00pm – John Carver Inn, Plymouth
Saturday 1/3 – 10:00am – Book Love, Plymouth

Make sure to come to the Bridgewater Library on Wednesday at 10:30am for the last 2025 toddler show! It’s always a blast to see all the little faces warm up with plenty of giggles, so be there early!

Be ready for this parent/child workshop that discusses the ways to make story time come alive!

Register today with the QR code above.

I will begin a small stint at the Bridgewater Library tomorrow. Every SECOND Wednesday of the month from September to December I will be presenting my tall tales to the toddlers! Shows begin at 10:30 so be there early!