The Children's Museum of Maine
Fairy Houses book reading and signing ...... and talk about how to build your own fairy houses. You are invited to come (optionally dressed up as a fairy) and take part in an indoor fairy parade!
Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane
142 Free Street, Portland, Maine
Telephone: 207-828-1234
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Tuesday
Feb. 19th
12:30 till 3pm

A Weekend at Castine, Maine
(sponsored by Castine Arts Assn.)
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Compass Rose Bookstore
Saturday 10am-12noon
Book Signing by Tracy Kane, author/illustrator of Fairy Boat and Fairy Houses. Fairy wand making will be part of the happening. Do come and join in the fun! Children are welcome to come dressed as fairies!
3 Main Street, Castine ME
Telephone: 800-698-9366

Saturday
May 18th
10am till 4pm

Presentation - The Creative Process
Author and illustrator, Tracy Kane, gives a presentation showing the process of creating her children's books - from concept to printing.
Tracy will also demonstrate her use of colored pencils for illustration. Book signing and Reception to follow.
BIW Lecture Hall
(Maine Maritime Academy)
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Buttonwood Books and Toys
Fairy Boat book reading and signing. Followed by a fairy houses building demonstration by Tracy Kane. Tracy shares her tips and tricks for building your own fairy houses!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane
Rte 3A, Shaw's Plaza, Cohasset, MA
Contact: Kathleen McGonagle
Telephone: 781-383-2665

Directions:
From the NORTH:
Rte. 3 South to EXIT 14 - Rte. 228 North
At intersection with Rte. 3A take a right.
Take a right at the third light and a quick left into Shaw's Plaza.
From the SOUTH:
Take Rte. 3 North to EXIT 13 - Rte. 53.
Bear RIGHT off the exit and take a right at the next light onto Rte. 123.
Follow Rte. 123 to Rte. 3A. Take a left onto Rte. 3A.
Follow through Scituate and just into Cohasset. Take a left into Shaw's Plaza.
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Saturday
Jun 1st
1till 3pm

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's
Symphony Showhouse 2002
"A Pinch of Fairy Magic" with Tracy Kane.
What would happen if you built a fairy house?
Would a fairy come to visit?
Find out when Tracy Kane, author of Fairy Houses, Fairy Boat, and their award-winning companion video, Kristen's Fairy House, brings her Fairy House Workshop to Symphony Showhouse 2002. Watch your children's imagination soar as they connect with nature and build a fairy habitat right on the Showhouse grounds.
No kids? Bring your inner child and share in the magic. Tracy will also autograph copies of her book, which is available at Noteworthy's.
The workshop is free with your Symphony Showhouse ticket. No reservation required.

Pittsford Village, Rochester, New York State
Symphony Showhouse 2002 is located in the Malvern Hills community -- off of Route 64, south of Pittsford Village. Turn onto Bromsgrove Hill (between Thornell and Van Voorhis) and follow it up the hill to Symphony Showhouse 2002 on the left.
for more information see:
http://www.rposhowhouse.org/showhouse/tickets/tickets.html
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Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth Tour
The first stop on the tour is the Governor John Langdon House, where author/Illustrator
Tracy Kane shares her tips and tricks with a demonstration of Fairy Houses building for children and adults.
Tracy will be present both days to sign and sell her book Fairy Houses and the newly-released book Fairy Boat.
Tickets for the self-guided tour, which contains a map and detailed descriptions of the gardens, as well as points of historic interest, is $12 in advance and $15 the days of the tour.

The tour, which benefits South Church, starts at South Church 292 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
Telephone: 603-436-4762
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Friday
Jun 14th
5 till 8pm
and
Saturday
June 15th
9am till 3pm

A Time of Wonder / Water Street Books
Tracy Kane, author/illustrator of Fairy Boat and Fairy Houses, gives a book reading and signing. Then its a call to action! Its time for another Fairy Houses Building Team event.
Come along with the family and find out: If you build a house for the fairies, will they come to visit?

Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
125 Water Street, Exeter NH
Telephone: 603-778-6027
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Friday
Jun 28th
4 till 6pm

Jabberwocky Bookshop & Cafe
Tracy Kane, author/illustrator of just-released Fairy Boat, and the sensation, Fairy Houses, gives a book reading and signing.
Following, will be a fun session creating a few fairy houses out in the container garden!

Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
Tannery Mill #1, 50 Water Street
Newburyport, MA
Telephone: 978-465-9359
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Sunday
Jun 30th
3 till 5pm

G. Willikers
Book Readings and Signing of "The Fairy Houses Series", Fairy Houses and Fairy Boat and video Kristen's Fairy House. Come meet with Tracy and share your fairy houses experiences! Bring the family!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane.
13 Market St. Portsmouth New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-436-7746
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Friday
July 19th
6 till 8pm

The Libby Museum
Fairy Houses book reading and fairy houses building event in a wonderful outdoors environment!
Children and adults of all ages are welcome.

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane
Rte 109, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-569-1035
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Saturday
July 20th
10am - 12noon

Mackworth Island - Fairy Village
Books Etc. Reading & Signing
Bring the family for a special and unique event!
Schedule:
10:00am - Book reading and signing by Tracy Kane at Books Etc.
10:45am - Field Trip. Go on a 5 minute drive just down the road to Mackworth Island, where we will build a Fairy Village! Bring the whole family. This should be lots of fun!
Feel free to bring some of your own "natural" fairy houses building supplies.

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane.
The Shops at Falmouth Village
240 US Route 1
Falmouth, Maine
Telephone: 207-781-3784
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Yankee Candle Company
Fairy Boat and Fairy Houses book readings by Author/Illustrator, Tracy Kane. Then its time for lots of outside fun with a Fairy Houses Building Event in front of the store! A wonderful activity for the whole family! Bring some natural fairy house building materials, if you wish, to add that special touch!.
Tracy Kane will be available for book signings.
Children and adults of all ages are welcome!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane, creator of "The Fairy Houses Series"
Yankee Candle Flagship Store
South Deerfield, Massachussetts
Telephone: 877-636-7707
Directions to the Store:
The Yankee Candle Company is conveniently located off Massachusetts Interstate 91, at Exit 24. At the exit, take Route 5 & 10 North for 1/4 mile, and Yankee Candle will be on your left.
Store Hours:
Open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday
July 30th
12:30 till 4pm.

Compass Rose Bookstore
Book Signing by Tracy Kane, author/illustrator of Fairy Boat and Fairy Houses. Children are welcome to come dressed as fairies!
3 Main Street, Castine ME
Telephone: 800-698-9366
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Friday
Aug 9th
4-6pm

Maine Public Television
Kristen's Fairy House
Tune in to Maine Public Television to watch Kristen's Fairy House video, winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award,
Parenting Magazine Video Magic Award, American Library Association Notable Children's Video (1 of 10 chosen for 1999!) and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award!

See Kristen build her fairy house for her very special visitors!

Don't forget! Today's event at L.L. Bean Kids at 11am.
See the following listing.
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Saturday
Aug 17th
8:30am - 9:30am

L.L. Bean / L.L. Kids
Fairy Houses and Fairy Boat book readings by Author/Illustrator, Tracy Kane. Followed by a Fairy Houses Building Event in front of L.L. Kids store. A truly fun activity for the whole family! Feel free to bring some natural fairy house building materials.
Tracy Kane will be available for book signings.
Children and adults of all ages are welcome!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane, creator of "The Fairy Houses Series"
L.L. Kids Store, (next to main L.L. Bean store)
Freeport, Maine
Telephone: 800-341-4341
Directions to Main Store:
From the South: Take Exit 19 off I-95 in Freeport, Maine. Then follow U.S. Route 1 North (Main Street) into town. We're in the village center, and there's plenty of free parking nearby. From the North: Take Exit 20 off I-95 in Freeport, Maine. Then follow U.S. Route 1 South (Main Street) into town. We're in the village center, and there's plenty of free parking nearby.
Store Hours:
L.L.Bean Flagship Store is open 24 hours a day.
L.L.Kids Store, Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Saturday
Aug 17th
11am - 3pm.

Rain Date:
Aug 18th
11-3

Skytoyz Fairy Festival
Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane gives Book Reading and Signing
Northern Sky Toyz
388 Fore Street Portland, Maine
Telephone: 207-828-0911
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Sunday
Sept 29th
2 till 4pm

Windham Public Library
Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane shares
Book Reading and Signing, followed by a demonstration of Fairy Houses building for children and adults. Families are encouraged to bring along some natural fairy houses building materials.
Indian Rock Road, Windham, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-432-7154
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Thursday
Oct. 17th
3:30 till 5:30pm

Children's Museum of Portsmouth
Author/Illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series, Tracy Kane gives a book reading and signing of Fairy Boat.
Call museum for details and sign-up.
58 Washington St. Portsmouth NH
Contact: Carol Chambers 603-436-3853
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Saturday
Nov. 2nd
11:30am
till 1pm

A Day with The York Brownies
Author/Illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series, Tracy Kane, spends time with the Brownies. Event includes book signing, reading, and then the fun of building fairy houses!
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Saturday
Nov. 10th
12:30pm
till 3pm

Evening of Giving at The Maine Mall
The Maine Mall's "An Evening of Giving" is an annual charitable event offering an exciting night of holiday shopping and family entertainment.

Tracy Kane, Author/Illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series, will be present to meet with families and fans and do signings of her works.

The Maine Mall. Portland, Maine
Phone: (207) 828-2063.
The Maine Mall is located at the intersection of the Maine Turnpike and I-295.
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Sunday
Nov. 24th
6-9pm

Christmas Fair
Tracy Kane, Author/Illustrator of The Fairy Houses Series, gives book readings and signings of her works.
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
Green Street (off High Street)
Newburyport, Massachussetts
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Saturday
Nov. 30th
11am
till 2pm

L.L. Bean / L.L. Kids
Book readings and signing of "The Fairy Houses Series", Fairy Houses, Fairy Boat and video Kristen's Fairy House. Come meet with Tracy and share your fairy houses experiences! Bring the family!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane
L.L. Kids Store, (next to main L.L. Bean store)
Freeport, Maine
Telephone: 800-341-4341
Directions to Main Store:
From the South: Take Exit 19 off I-95 in Freeport, Maine. Then follow U.S. Route 1 North (Main Street) into town. We're in the village center, and there's plenty of free parking nearby. From the North: Take Exit 20 off I-95 in Freeport, Maine. Then follow U.S. Route 1 South (Main Street) into town. We're in the village center, and there's plenty of free parking nearby.
Store Hours:
L.L.Bean Flagship Store is open 24 hours a day.
L.L.Kids Store, Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Saturday
Dec 21st
11am - 3pm.