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•Saturday & Sunday, December 17^th & 18^th, 2011; Sat. Noon to 3pm, Sun. Noon to 6pm

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Gift of Literacy & Benefit Book sale - signing with the Author
Guadalajara Grill Restaurant - 1220 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson AZ
Prince between 1st Ave & Mountain - south side of street
CHRISTINA-TAYLOR GREEN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
GABE ZIMMERMAN-Tucson Trails Tribute/BEYOND
FUND for CIVILITY, RESPECT & UNDERSTANDING
You buy a book for yourself or give the gift of literacy to family, friends or Toys for Tots/Needy Families Holiday Drive AND
I will donate $3.00 for every book sold, $1.00 to each fund above, plus sign & personalize your book(s) AND
You will receive a FREE fresh mini herb bouquet as a keepsake.
A WIN-WIN situation for all.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum also profits from all sales.
Look forward to seeing you! ¡Vengan a apoyar nuestra comunidad!
If you cannot make it in person - order online at:
www.butterflyheartbooks.com

•Saturday, November 12^th, 2011; 10:00am to Noon

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Celebration of Health in collaboration with the Arizona State Museum - A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Worlds of Words, College of Education at the U of A
Rm. #453 - 1430 E. 2nd Street
Featuring My Nana's Remedies. Have your book autographed.
Make a mini herb bouquet, a free keepsake that smells great (10:00 - 10:30).
Participate in a presentation & writing workshop with Roni (10:30 - 11:30).
View and discuss original drafts of some of Roni's books.

•Thursday, September 29^th, 2011; 12:45pm to 2:00pm

Soleng Tom Elementary School
School Library/multimedia room
Present to all 3rd grade students - Begin with total group to talk about both books; and then primarily focus on the MONSOON book.
My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana and
Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
Students will experience 4 centers: writing center, tastes and smells of the desert center, sounds of a desert storm center, and questions and answers with the author.

•Tuesday, September 20^th, 2011; Noon to 1:30pm

Special Speaker Event for Members Only
South Tucson Lions Club
Las Cazuelitas Meeting Room West Grant Rd.
Meet special guest, author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford speaking about growing Up on the border of Mexico, speaking two languages, being multicultural, becoming a teacher and transforming all of those threads into the books she writes now.

•Saturday, June 25^th, 2011; 11am to Noon

Barnes & Noble Story Hour & Discussion with the Author & Erin Christiansen, Chief Meteorologist, KGUN 9 News
Barnes & Noble @ 5130 E. Broadway
Meet special guest, author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford and Chief Meteorologist for KGUN 9 News, to learn more about Monsoons and have your questions answered. We will have a bilingual Storytime, activities, and treats. Bring your umbrellas!

•Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 12^th - 14^th, 2011; All Day, Each Day

KABAM Festival
Elementary Schools in Kingman, AZ
Author Visits to Schools, Panel Discussion & book sales at festival
For more information, visit: http://www.kingmankabam.org/

•Saturday, April 30^th, 2011; 11am to 2pm

open to teachers and families
Tucson Values Teachers event at University of Arizona
Worlds of Words – College of Education Rm. 453
Author table to speak to teachers about my published books, publishing and my new manuscripts.
There will be fresh mint, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and satin ribbon to make and take fresh mini herb bouquets which correlate with MY NANA'S REMEDIES, as well as fresh creosote to smell to remind us of the rain me hope for during MONSOON time.

•Tuesday, March 22^nd, 2011; 6 to 7:30pm

Parent Involvement/Family Literacy Night
Blenman Elementary School
open to Blenman School
Connecting school and home through literacy, family history and cultural traditions. My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana Book reading, presentation, discussion, including audience sharing of memory moments; also sign books for students and families.
Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! There will be fresh mint, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and satin ribbon to make and take fresh mini herb bouquets which correlate with MY NANA'S REMEDIES.

•Thursday, March 17^th, 2011; morning

Author Visit & book presentation.
Soleng Tom Elementary School specific grade level
Share My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana and motivate students to find their passion, do their best, learn about their own family history and cultural traditions. Encourage them to do family surveys and incorporate what they learn into creating their own book and artwork. Will also talk a bit about Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
Students will make fresh mini herb bouquets as keepsakes and taste teas like Nana makes in the story.

•Saturday, March 12^th, 2011; noon to 1:30pm

by Invitation only
Sponsored by Enterprising Women International
Tucson Festival of Books - University of Arizona
Private Author book reading, presentation and signing for Santa Clara Elementary School students and families
Connecting school and home through literacy, family history and cultural traditions.
Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
&
My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana
There will be fresh mint, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and satin ribbon to make and take fresh mini herb bouquets which correlate with MY NANA'S REMEDIES.
Also rain, thunder, quail, spadefoot toads, hail and creosote to use the five senses in experiencing a Monsoon-type storm.

•Thursday, February 10^th, 2011; noon

Members Only
Pima County Retired Teachers Association Conference
Location: TBA
Speaking about both books and the history behind them related to my life and my teaching to retired teachers attending the conference. Make universal connections for all cultures; and the role that traditions, memories and nurturing relationships play in everyone's life. Tie these in to reading and writing. Question and answer time allotted. Providing fresh mint, rosemary and cinnamon sticks for each participant to make and take a fresh mini herb bouquet souvenir. Also tea-tasting and introduction to musical instruments represented in a Monsoon storm, including a spadefoot toad and quail.
There will be an opportunity to purchase 'signed copies' of books and order instruments, teas, mugs.

•Tuesday, February 8^th, 2011; 10:00am to noon

by Invitation only
TUSD TITLE I DAC MEETING
Manzo Elementary School
Connecting school and home through literacy, family history and cultural traditions.
Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
&
My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana

•Wednesday, December 8^th, 2010; 11:15am & noon - 2pm

By Invitation Only
Arizona's award-winning author sharing about growing up in a Jewish family on the Arizona-Mexico Border
Anshei Israel Pre-School & Sisterhood luncheon
Sponsored by the Anshei Israel Sisterhood

•Sunday, December 5^th, 2010; 12pm-6:30pm

Holiday Sharing Gift of Literacy for All
Guadalajara Grill Restaurant
1220 E Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)323-1022
Sponsorships TBA
Signing & Personalizing/selling both award-winning books - Arizona's pride for Bilingual - Multicultural history of its people
My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana AND Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
Win-Win for All!

• Book discount price $15.00
• 'SIGNED/PERSONALIZED BY THE AUTHOR'
• $1.00 for every sale donated to Casa de los Niños
• Big % of proceeds goes to our very own Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
• Gift of Literacy and cultural pride for our community
• Buy for yourself, a gift or to donate to one of the HOLIDAY SHARING GIFT BANKS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES (we will deliver to gift bank)

•Saturday, October 30^th, 2010; 6pm

Nogales High School Hall of Fame
Pete Drakulich Gymnasium
Nogales, AZ
Induction Ceremony - Dinner & Musical Entertainment
$30 per person donated towards student scholarships.
Interested in attending, contact Irene Molera @ 520-287-5963

•Thursday & Friday, October 28^th & 29^th, 2010; All Day

TABE Conference - Texas Association for Bilingual Educators
Camino Real Conference Center
El Paso, TX
Presenter
Will also sell/sign books

•Saturday, October 23^rd, 2010; 10am - noon

Delta Kappa Gamma - Fall Conference
523 E. Ray Road
Chandler, AZ
By Invitation Only
Speak about both books and the history behind them related to my life and my teaching to retired teachers attending their sorority's fall conference. Make universal connections between for all cultures; and the role traditions, memories and nurturing relationships play in everyone's life. Tie these in to reading and writing for themselves, children, grandchildren. Question and answer time allotted. Provide fresh mint, rosemary and cinnamon sticks for each participant to make and take a fresh mini herb bouquet souvenir. Also tea-tasting and introduction to musical instruments represented in a Monsoon storm, including a spadefoot toad and quail.
There will be an opportunity to purchase 'signed copies' of books and order instruments, teas, mugs. 10% of all profits will be donated to Delta Kappa Gamma.

•Friday through Sunday, October 15^th through the 17^th, 2010

Crash Course in the Business of Children's Publishing
Honesdale, PA
Sponsored by Highlights Foundation

•Saturday, October 9^th, 2010; ALL DAY

UAHA Hispanic Heritage & Family Week-end Tailgate
University of Arizona Tailgate Arena
Tucson, AZ
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by the University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Association
Signing/selling both award-winning books - Arizona's pride for Bilingual - Multicultural history of its people My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana AND Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!
Win-Win for All!

• Books sell at discount price of $15.00 or 2 for $25.00 'SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR'
• $2.00 for every sale donated to the UAHA Student Scholarship Fund
• More than 50% of proceeds goes to our very own Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
• Literacy and cultural pride for our community
• Orders taken for all products on website SHOP - shipped to designated address.
• 10% of product orders also donated to UAHA Scholarship Fund

•Monday & Tuesday, October 4^th & 5^th, 2010; Time to be announced

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Arizona's award-winning author of My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana
Schools and Libraries
Elementary Schools in Jackson Hole, WY
Sponsored by the Teton County Public Library Literacy Program
Presenting My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana to students, teachers, community members - Helping make connections between their own culture, traditions and those of others; plus how to bring those to reading and writing for themselves at school and with their families at home. Question & Answer period. Participation and interaction encouraged.

•Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:30am

Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! @ Barnes & Noble
5130 E. Broadway
Tucson AZ
Meet special guest Erin Chritiansen, KGUN 9 On Your Side's Chief Meteorologist, along with author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, to talk about Monsoons. We will have a bilingual Storytime, activities, and treats. Bring your umbrellas!

•Friday, April 23, 2010 8:30 - 11:30 am

Mission View Elementary School
Tucson AZ
A Total Sensory Literacy Experience with a local, award-winning author
Career Day for all students
I present My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana to Kindergarten students and their teachers - Helping make connections between their own culture and traditions plus how to bring those to reading and writing for themselves at school and with their families at home. We also discuss my career(s) and their thoughts about future careers. Participation and interaction encouraged. Provide fresh mint, rosemary and cinnamon sticks for each student to make and take a fresh mini herb bouquet souvenir.

•Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Mission Manor Elementary School
Tucson AZ
A Total Sensory Literacy Experience with a local, award-winning author
Sponsored by the Tucson Pima Public Library's Nuestras Raíces Program
Presenting Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! to 2^nd & 3^rd grade students and their teachers - Helping make connections between their own culture and traditions plus how to bring those to reading and writing for themselves at school and with their families at home. Question & Answer period. Participation and interaction encouraged.

•Saturday, April 17, 2010 Morning

Young Authors' Conference
Northern Arizona University Campus
Flagstaff AZ
By Invitation Only
Presenting My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana to First Graders, answering their questions and listening to their stories

•Sunday, April 11, 2010 11am

Judy Goddard/Libraries, Ltd. Luncheon
Location TBA
Tucson AZ
By Invitation Only
Luncheon honoring Judy Goddard/Libraries, Ltd. Award winners.

•Thursday, April 8, 2010 10:15am

A Total Sensory Literacy Experience with a local, award-winning author
Van Buskirk Elementary School
Tucson AZ
Sponsored by the Tucson Pima Public Library's Nuestras Raíces Program
Presenting Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! to 3^rd & 4^th grade students and their teachers - Helping make connections between their own culture and traditions plus how to bring those to reading and writing for themselves at school and with their families at home. Question & Answer period. Participation and interaction encouraged.

•Thursday, March 25, 2010 1pm

A Total Sensory Literacy Experience with a local, award-winning author
Cavett Elementary School
Tucson AZ
Sponsored by the Tucson Pima Public Library's Nuestras Raíces Program
Presenting Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! to 3^rd & 4^th grade students and their teachers - Helping make connections between their own culture and traditions plus how to bring those to reading and writing for themselves at school and with their families at home. Question & Answer period. Participation and interaction encouraged.

•Thursday, March 18, 2010 2pm or 3pm (TBD)

Author's Autobiography and Book Talk
Location TBA
Tucson AZ
By Invitation Only
Presenting to DELTA KAPPA GAMMA members, my autobiography and my two books, My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana and Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco!

•Sunday, March 14, 2010 1:00pm 2:00pm

Family Literacy Workshop
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
By Invitation Only
Presenting to students and their families through the Academics Outreach Program. Participants will receive a 'signed' copy of the book, purchased by the sponsors.

•Sunday, March 14, 2010 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Book Signing @ Tucson Festival of Books
R & V Books & Graphics booth
University of Arizona
Tucson AZ
Open to the public
Come buy SIGNED and PERSONALIZED copies for yourself or as gifts that can be opened over and over again.

•Sunday, March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Book Signing @ Tucson Festival of Books
Libraries Ltd. booth
University of Arizona
Tucson AZ
Open to the public
Come buy SIGNED and PERSONALIZED copies for yourself or as gift that can be opened over and over again.

•Monday, March 8, 2010 6pm - 7:30pm

Bilingual Literacy Workshop
Davis Bilingual Elementary School
Tucson, AZ
By Invitation Only
Presenting, in English and Spanish, My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana to Kinder thru 2^nd grade students and Hip, Hip, Hooray, It's Monsoon Day!/¡Ajúa, ya llegó el chubasco! to 3^rd thru 5^th graders. There will be interactive participation and total sensory experiences provided, as well as a writing prompt to work on at home or in class.

•Thursday, March 4, 2010 6pm - 7:30pm

Family Literary Night Workshop
Cromer Elementary School
Flagstaff, AZ
By Invitation Only.
Presenting My Nana's Remedies/Los remedios de mi nana to students and their families. Helping parents make connections between their own culture and traditions and how to bring that to reading and writing for themselves and with their children.

•Saturday, February 13, 2010 11am - 3pm

Tubac Arts Festival
Wisdom Cafe - 1931 E. Frontage Rd
Tubac, AZ (520) 398-239
**Take Exit 34 from I-19, turn left and proceed to stop sign, then turn right.
Approx 3 miles down the road on your left.
Look for the Chicken statues out front!**

•Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Copper Creek Elementary School's 2010 Authors' Night
6:00 - 8:00 pm
school's cafenasium - 11620 N. Copper Spring Trail
Tucson, Arizona 85737
Phone: (520) 696-6800
Scholastic Book Fair and local authors book sale for students and families

•Sunday, January 10, 2010

Third Annual Jewish Storytelling Festival
10am to noon
Jewish History Museum
564 S. Stone Ave.
Tucson, Az. 85702
520-670-9073

Housed in the oldest synagogue building in Arizona, the Jewish History Museum was named one of the top ten places to learn about Jewish history by USA TODAY.

Storytelling for Children - Meet the author
Participants have the opportunity to hear author read, ask questions, interact in sensory activities and begin writing their own story.

•Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Judy Goddard/Libraries, Ltd. Author Awards Luncheon
Glendale, AZ
By invitation only

•Saturday, Dec. 5th

Tamal-Heritage Festival

10am - 5pm

Casino del Sol - AVA Amphitheatre   W. Valencia Rd.
over 100 food/artisan/farmers mkt vendors
entertainment on 2 stages throughout the day
a children's area, a farmers market and tamal contest taking place
a toy & food drive going on as well
TRULY a great community event

•Thursday, Friday & Saturday, November 19-21, 2009 at the Albuquerque Convention Center

CHILDREN & FAMILIES TOGETHER THROUGH LITERATURE
La Cosecha Dual Language Conference 2 - 4 pm
Albuquerque Convention Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico

•Friday & Saturday, October 16-17, 2009 at the duBois Center

Arizona Reading Association Fall Conference
Reading Transforms: Diversity and Process
duBois Center, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Presentation: 11:15 am on Friday
Selling/Signing books & related materials available for purchase both days

•Friday, October 2, 2009 at the La Encantada Courtyard

CFSD Foundation Oktoberfest Marketplace
6:00-9:00 pm La Encantada Courtyard

•Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Teacher Appreciation Night

Monsoon Night
Roni Ashford - Book Reading & Signing - Monsoon Presentation
Reading, book signing and multi-sensory presentation about monsoons for kids and families
6:30-7:30 pm Baldwin Education Building