I celebrate the book release this week of my dear sister writing friend Judith L. Roth. Click here for a great description of VENETIAN LULLABY, of Judy’s origin story about the book, info on the illustrator (pictured in the link)–and if you are so inclined an opportunity to win a free copy.
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Recording of Virtual Seagoing Cowboy library program now available
If you missed the virtual library program I did on December 8 and wanted to see it, here’s a copy of the 55-minute recording that will remain on this website until the end of January. Thanks to Nicole Husbands of the Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA, for making this video available!
A Seagoing Cowboy presentation you don’t have to travel to!
I’ll be doing my first ever Zoom presentation on seagoing cowboys for the Indian Valley Public Library in Telford, PA, next week. If anyone would like to tune in, you can register here: https://ivpl.assabetinteractive.com/cal…/seagoing-cowboys/
It’s next Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00. Will run about an hour. Would love to see some of you there!
Book Signings coming up!
The little guys to whom THE SEAGOING COWBOY is dedicated.
You can find me at two book signings next week autographing copies of The Seagoing Cowboy. Sunday, November 24, I’ll be at the “Meet the Author” event at the Springboro Historical Museum, 110 S. Main Street, in Springboro, Ohio, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. And Saturday, November 30, I’ll be at the New & Olde Pages Book Shoppe, 856 Union Blvd, in Englewood, Ohio, at their Holiday Open House from 1:00-5:00 p.m. The Seagoing Cowboy makes a wonderful Christmas gift for that pre-school or elementary school student on your list! Stop in and say hello if you’re in the area. If you’re further away, the book can be ordered through Brethren Press.
Sharing Heifer Project history at Brethren Retirement Community
I had a grand time sharing the beginnings of Heifer International with the residents of the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio, last week. The Southern Ohio Heifer Project Committee was a big player in those beginnings. In return, many of the residents shared stories of their own involvement.
Peggy Reiff Miller invites Ivan Patterson to share his experiences as a seagoing cowboys in 1945.
A book signing for residents followed.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week
I’m looking forward to participating in Children’s Book Week with readings at Main Elementary School in Beavercreek on Friday and with a booth and reading at the First Annual Children’s Literature Festival at Memorial Park in St. Marys, Ohio, on Saturday. I’ll be there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. My reading and talk will be at 12:30 in the Gazebo. If you’re in the area, stop in and say “hi”!
Main Street Elementary has Heifer International at heart
I attended a very enjoyable, moving, and inspirational concert last night put on by the Beavercreek, Ohio, Main Street Elementary choir. With the theme “Sow it on the Mountain” and artwork created by the students, the concert raised money for Heifer International. Between each song, the students narrated bits of Heifer International history and current work. Kudos to choir director Anita Campbell and the Main Street Pizzazz students!
Better World Books
I just learned that Better World Books closed their store in Goshen, Indiana, March 30. So sad. We need to keep the Independent Bookstores alive!
Speech to be live streamed
Peggy Reiff Miller will be a keynote speaker at the Church of the Brethren National Older Adult Conference at Lake Junaluska Conference Center, Thursday, September 7. Her 70-minute illustrated talk on “Delivering Hope to the Next Generation” will be live streamed at 10:30 a.m. at http://www.brethren.org/Inspiration2017. The talk will give the back story of how she became the documenter of the seagoing cowboy history, the legacy of the seagoing cowboys and the Heifer Project, and the importance of continuing to deliver hope to the next generation.
Heifer International’s Unsung Heroes of the Greatest Generation-Part 3
This week’s post by Heifer International shares a cowgirl’s story! After the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration ceased livestock shipments in 1947, the Heifer Project was on it’s own. Cattle attendants no longer received pay from UNRRA, and they no longer needed to join the Merchant Marine. The latter made it possible for women to participate. This is Kathy Moore’s story.
