Take a peek at last year's fun, exciting and creative events based on the theme of building Fairy Houses!

American Library Association (trade only)
Midwinter Meeting
Tracy Kane will be present to discuss programs and sign books.

Booth 700
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

Jan 14th thru 17th

Strawbery Banke Museum
Annual Charity Event and Auction
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel
"La Grande Fete" Recreating the spirit of the 1893 Chicago and 1900 Paris World's Fair. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s mission of historic preservation and education.

Bid on "Birthday Enchantment". Tracy Kane will come to your child's birthday party and build fairy houses with the children. Included, is a personally autographed set of "The Fairy Houses Series" (3 books and 1 video). Create a day that will be remembered, always!

6:30-11:00pm. Reservations required.
Tickets are $125 per person.
Call Strawbery Banke for additional information: 603-433-1100
www.strawberybanke.org

Feb 11th

American International TOY FAIR (trade only)
Tracy Kane will be attending to talk about her travels plus sign books!

BOOTH 3079
Reading, Writing & Rythm Section
Javits Convention Center
New York, New York

Feb 20th thru 23rd.

May Day Fairie Festival
The festival will celebrate the beginning of spring and all of the nature spirits return to the warm world with 70 arts and crafts vendors (mostly featuring handmade art inspired by the little people), performances by celtic musicians and dancers, magicians, participatory maypole dancing accompanied by bagpipes and other music, fairie craft activities such as fairie wand and garland making (involves a small fee), food vendors, fairie and other nature spirit environments to explore, a Nature Place offering a place for environmental, health, animal interest and other groups to share their vision, woodland gnome and elf tours, andfairie tea parties.

Meet Tracy Kane exhibiting, signing, and telling her stories at this unique and very special event. See The Fairy Houses Series plus sneak previews of her new picture book, The Magic of Color!

10:00am to 6:00pm daily.
Admission: $10 adults (over 12), $5 kids (ages 3 to 12), and free for those under 3.
Spoutwood Farm
Just outside of Glen Rock, PA,
45 minutes north of Baltimore,
30 minutes south of York, PA
http://www.fairiefestival.net

April 29 thru
May 1st

Newfields 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.

Newfields Public Library
Main Street
Newfields, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-778-8169

Wednesday
May 18th
3:30pm
till 5pm

rain date
May 19th

BookExpo America (trade only)
Visit us at Book Expo America and see the complete Fairy Houses Series, including new releases.

Meet Tracy Kane, creator of "The Fairy Houses Series."
Limited signed book copies available.
Located in the PMA area.

BOOTH 2563
PMA Area
Javits Convention Center
New York, New York
www.bookexpoamerica.com

June 3rd thru 5th

Children’s Fairy Houses Workshop
The Cushing House Museum
Newburyport, MA
A Magical parent/child event

Fairies, wizards, elves, water nymphs, and forest spirits are invited to the Children’s Fairy Houses Workshop. This charming fairy/parent event is hosted by the Historical Society of Old Newbury.

Inspired by the renaissance in and fascination with mystical characters and woodland fairies, the Cushing House is launching this new program for children and their parents. The program is designed to excite the children’s imagination and introduce the natural wonders of their own backyard.

Parent’s Choice award winning author Tracy Kane will launch the event with a reading of her book “Fairy Houses,” and provide photographs of fairy shelters built throughout the Northeast. Found construction materials of twigs, stone, feathers and shells will be supplied. Ms. Kane will lend her expertise to the fairy/parent teams in providing suggestions and support. Fairies and other forest spirits are encouraged to come in costume and bring along their favorite fairy friends. Bring along some of your own natural materials.

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

For reservations call:
The Historical Society of Old Newburyport
Telephone: 978-462-2681

Tickets: $10.00 per child with parent (second child $8.00) sold on the day of the workshop at the Cushing House Museum. Admission for members is free. Refreshments will be available. Early sign-up is encouraged.

All proceeds directly support the Historical Society of Old Newbury and Cushing House Museum

The Cushing House Museum
98 High Street,
Newburyport, MA.
http://www.newburyhist.com/Lectures.htm

From Interstate 95 take exit 57 and head east on route 113 for approximately 2 miles. Route 113 is also High Steet. Your first "true" set of lights in Newburyport's center intersects State Street.

Proceed straight through the intersection and continue for an additional 200 hundred yards and take your first left onto Fruit Street. The Museum is located on the corner of Fruit and High Streets.

Parking is available on both sides of Fruit Street.

Saturday
June 25th
9:30am
till 12noon

Casco Public Library
Fairy Houses Workshop
Casco, Maine

Tracy Kane will lead an afternoon session where participants will create their own fairy houses from materials they have gathered. This is a workshop for all ages from children to grandparents. Spend an afternoon wrapped in magic and fantasy. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!

Space is limited and there may be a small fee. Call the library to reserve your place.

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Route 121 between Casco Town Hall and Oxford Bank.
Casco, Maine
207-627-4541

Wednesday
July 6th
2pm
till 4pm.

Nevins Memorial Library
Methuen, MA

Tracy Kane, creator of The Fairy Houses Series reads from her books and does book 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.
All ages!

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Nevins Memorial Library
Methuen, MA
Telephone: 978-686-4080

Monday
July 11th
9:30am
till 11am

rain date
Thurs
July 14th
9:30am
till 11am

Concord Market Days
Concord, New Hampshire

Come along, enjoy the festival and have a unique and fun time with Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane and the world of Fairy Houses!

Tracy will be located outside of Peggy Anne’s Quilting and Sewing Co. to read and sign books from the Fairy Houses Series and share fairy houses building ideas.

Then it's time to build fairy houses in flower barrels located along Main Street. Do bring along some of your own natural materials to build with, and join in the fun!

Peggy Anne's shop will also be holding demos on Wednesday and Thursday mornings and Friday afternoon on how to make a fairy bag (to help when collecting building materials,) and a fairy quilt.

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Peggy Anne’s Quilting and Sewing Co.
2 Capital Plaza
Concord, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-223-2344

Wed thru Fri
July 20-22nd
Wed/Thurs
1pm till 5pm
Friday
10am till 1pm

Wiggin Memorial Library
Stratham, New Hampshire

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.
All ages!

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Wiggin Memorial Library
10 Bunker Hill Avenue
(in Municipal Building)
Stratham, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-772-4346

Wednesday
July 27th
1:30pm
till 3pm

rain or shine

Lee Public Library
Lee, New Hampshire

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.
All ages!

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Lee Public Library
7 Mast Road, Lee New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-659-2626

Wednesday
July 27th
6:30pm
till 8pm

rain or shine

Berkley Public Library
Berkley, MA

Share a fun afternon with author/Illustrator Tracy Kane as she first reads from The Fairy Houses Series. Then it's outside for a Fairy Houses Workshop where children and adults create their own fairy houses!. Families are encouraged to bring along some natural fairy houses building materials.
All ages!

Two sessions: 12:30pm and 2pm

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

Berkley Public Library
3 N. Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779
Contact: Karen Sullivan
Telephone: 508-822-3329

Tuesday
Aug 9th
12:30pm
till 3:30pm

Goblins, Fairies and Folklore Gardenfest
Rockingham County Botanical Garden
Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane will be part of the festive events. She will do book readings and fairy houses building events at 10:30am and again at 12:30pm for children and adults. Families are encouraged to bring along some natural fairy houses building materials.

Also, get a peek preview of Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color! (Due out in September.)

113B North Road (exit 8 off route101)
Brentwood, New Hampshire
For more info contact the UNH Cooperative Extension
603-679-5616

Saturday
Aug 27th
10am
till 2pm

 L.L. Bean
Fairy Houses Series book readings and signing by Author/Illustrator, Tracy Kane. Come along to share your stories and join in the fun Freeport activities.

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane, creator of
"The Fairy Houses Series"

L.L. Bean, 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.
L.L.Bean Flagship Store is open 24 hours a day.

Meet Tracy Kane!
A Television interview about her life as a successful author/illustrator.

A fun and candid interview with Tracy Kane, creator of the multi award-winning Fairy Houses Series, and her new release, The Magic of Color.

This Thursday on Chronicle (Channel 9) at 7pm.

For more information visit the WMUR TV web site at http://www.thewmurchannel.com/chronicle/4981978/detail.html.

WMUR-TV Broadcast Center
100 South Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
1-800-257-5151

Thursday
Sept 22nd
Chronicle,
Channel 9
WMUR
at 7pm

Tour of Fairy Houses in Portsmouth Gardens!
Presented by Friends of the South End
Detailed Tour information and Media kit

Take an enchanting walking tour through private and public gardens in Portsmouth, New Hampshire's historic South End. Tour features whimsical houses for fairies built with natural materials. These unique creations will be featured at:

• 8 private gardens
• Prescott Park
• Strawbery Banke
• Children’s Museum
• Wentworth-Gardner Museum

The tour concludes on Peirce Island where you’re invited to bring a bag of natural materials and help build a Fairy House Village!
Children’s book author and illustrator Tracy Kane of “The Fairy House Series” will be present to sell and sign her books and inspire fairy house builders.

Come join in the fun at this memorable and unique family event!

Do you have fairy clothes or special wings? You are welcome to wear them, if you like!

Advance tickets available (Sept. 1 - Sept. 23) at these Portsmouth locations:
G. Willikers Toy Store, Market Street - Portsmouth
RiverRun Books, the Alley - Portsmouth
Drake Farm on Rt. 1 - North Hampton

Proceeds will benefit: Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, Children’s Museum, Wentworth-Gardner/Tobias Lear Houses Assoc.

No pets allowed

More Tour details and Media Info

Download printable PDF Flyer

Saturday
Sept 24th and Sunday
Sept 25th
Noon till 4pm

G. Willikers
Book readings and signings by Tracy Kane, creator of "The Fairy Houses Series", and showing her latest picture book release, "The Magic of Color."

Come meet with Tracy and share your Fairy Houses experiences!

Guest: Author/Illustrator Tracy Kane.
13 Market St. Portsmouth New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-436-7746

Topsham Public Library
Topsham, Maine

Share fun times with author/Illustrator Tracy Kane as she first reads from The Fairy Houses Series. Then it's outside for a Fairy Houses Workshop where children and adults create their own fairy houses!. Families are encouraged to bring along some natural fairy houses building materials.
All ages!

Two sessions: 10:00am and 12:30pm

Also, view Tracy's latest picture book release, The Magic of Color!

Topsham Public Library
25 Foreside Road
Topsham, ME 04086
Telephone: 207-725-1727

Saturday
Oct 15th
10am till 2pm

The Massabesic Audobon Center
Have a Magical time with author/Illustrator Tracy Kane, creator of The Fairy Houses Series!

Tracy will share stories from her books and then lead everyone outdoors for a fun time. Using natural materials, participants will build fairy habitats to provide winter shelters for their special visitors!

Dress for the weather and bring along some natural fairy houses building materials. All ages welcome.

A great opportunity to purchae very special Holiday gifts - signed copies of Tracy's books, including her new release, The Magic of Color!

Two sessions starting at 12:30 AND 2 P.M

26 Audobon Way, Auburn, New Hampshire
Telephone: 603-668-2045

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