JANUARY 2012____________________________
January 20: A Literary Evening: The 2nd Annual Author's Night at Zorvino Vineyard
Zorvino Vineyards, 226 Main Street, Sandown, NH
6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
This event features Lisa Greenleaf and over 75 other New England authors.
This is a charity event to raise money for 3 local schools and libraries.
http://www.zorvino.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm
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January 24: Lisa Greenleaf Gate City Chronicle Appearance
Lisa Greenleaf will be interviewed for Nashua, NH cable television show "Gate City Chronicle".
Lisa will be discussing her inspiration for illustrating John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
and her career in graphic design, illustration, and publishing.
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January 30: Lisa Greenleaf Interview on WHAV.net
Lisa Greenleaf will be interviewed by Tim Coco about her inspirational journey to complete John Greenleaf Whittier's
The Barefoot Boy and her career as an illustrator and graphic designer. The interview will be
broadcast on TV, radio, and the internet. http://www.justin.tv/whavtv/b/307067678
FEBRUARY 2012__________________________
February 2: Lisa Greenleaf at the Rotary Club of Haverhill, MA
Lisa Greenleaf will speak at the Rotary Club of Haverhill meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 12:15pm.
Lisa will be discussing her award winning book John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy at this members
only event.
http://www.godduprinting.com/Nairator/13112nairator.html
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Feburary 11 & 12: Snowbound Weekend
John Greenleaf Whittier's Birthplace, 305 Whittier Road, Haverhill, MA
Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Sunday 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.
This event re-creates parts of John Greenleaf Whittier's famous poem, "Snowbound".
Lisa will be selling and autographing her award winning book, "The Barefoot Boy"
http://www.johngreenleafwhittier.com/news_press.htm
MARCH 2012_____________________________
MARCH 4-5, MA School Library Association (MSLA) Conference in Hynannis, MA
Apprentice Shop Books will be participating as an exhibitor at the MSLA Conference at the Hyannis Conference Center in Hyannis, MA
on Sunday, March 4 through Monday March 5. Our exhibit will include our latest release John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
and previews of the spring release of five more states (IL, CT, VT, ME, RI) in the America's Notable Women Series.
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MARCH 16
School Visit to Saint Patrick School, Pelham, NH
Present to 100 students 4th through 8th grade.
(closed event)
"An Illustrator/Author’s Life—from Sketching to Writing to Publishing"
Lisa Greenleaf will share what it’s like to be an artist. Lisa will take the students on her journey from her childhood drawings to her detailed fine art drawings and paintings. She will share the process of where her creative ideas come from and how she begins her illustrations. Lisa will talk about the research she does on both her illustrations and writing. She will present and discuss her portfolio including sketches, fine art, manuscripts, and published books. Q & A will be included at the end of the presentation.
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MARCH 27 & 28, and APRIL 3 & 4
Artist In Resident Program at Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School
Manchester By-The-Sea, MA—workshops for high school students
(closed event)
“The Creative Process of Book Publishing”
It all begins with an idea or desire to create a printable piece. With over 30 years of experience in graphic design and book publishing Lisa will take you through her steps from research to concepts to sketches, to the creation of graphic-design images, book-page designs, to print. She will share her knowledge of software programs such as Adobe InDesign®, Illustrator®, and Photoshop® in which she creates all of her ready-to-print images. She will bring her portfolio with samples to share with the students. Lisa will also share her marketing/sales knowledge along with preparing books to go to press.
Lisa will assist students at the high school to produce their first published book. The book will included artwork, photography, design, poetry, prose, short essays and much more.
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APRIL 2012
April 3, 2012 6:30-7:30
Manchester By-The-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester, MA
—Open to ALL ages—
Meet Award Winner Illustrator and Author Lisa Greenleaf
Lisa Greenleaf, formally of Manchester By-the-Sea will be presenting her new book, John Greenleaf Whittier’s The Barefoot Boy, at the Manchester By-The-Sea Public Library. Ms. Greenleaf will be sharing her inspiring story of how she brought her ancestor’s poem to life through 26 enchanting and realistic drawings. In her first full-color book, Ms. Greenleaf timeless illustrations will take readers back to Whittier’s childhood. Her book also includes a brief biography of Mr. Whittier’s countless achievements and accomplishments as a New England Quaker, poet and abolitionist. Q & A will be included at the end of the presentation along with extra time to autograph books.
For more information please contact Sara Collins, Head of Children's Services at 978-526-2017.
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April 14, 2012 2:00-3:00
Haverhill Public Library, 99 Public Library, Manchester, MA
—Open to ALL ages—
Meet Award Winner Illustrator and Author Lisa Greenleaf
Illustrator and author Lisa Greenleaf will be presenting her new book, John Greenleaf Whittier’s The Barefoot Boy, to an audience at the Haverhill Public Library. Ms. Greenleaf will be sharing her inspiring story of how she brought her ancestor’s poem to life through 26 enchanting and realistic drawings. In her first full-color book, Ms. Greenleaf timeless illustrations will take readers back to Whittier’s childhood. Her book also includes a brief biography of Mr. Whittier’s countless achievements and accomplishments as a New England Quaker, poet and abolitionist. Q & A will be included at the end of the presentation along with extra time to autograph books.
DECEMBER 2011
December 7th_____________________________________________
Haverhill Country Club and Pear Tree Publishing Presents:
Local Author's Christmas Book Sale
December 7, 2011 from 6–9 p.m.
Meet and chat with many local authors including Lisa Greenleaf presenting her
award winning book John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy.
Special guests:
Mary Ann Esposito, Chef on PBS' Ciao Italia
&
Mark Goddard, Major Don West from TV's Lost In Space
Haverhill Country Club
58 Brickett Lane
Haverhill, MA
December 17_______________________________________
Lisa Greenleaf will be autographing copies of her newly released, award winning children's book
John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
Date: December 17, 2011
Where: Ashley's Hallmark Store Holiday Special, Amesbury, MA
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
This is a perfect opportunity to pick up a personalized Christmas gift for your family and friends.
December 3rd___________________________________________
MEET THE AUTHORS
Join us for an author fair! Meet local authors, hear them read an excerpt from their work, and purchase signed copies of books as holiday gifts for friends and family! Featured authors include Lisa Greenleaf (John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy), Ellie Gustufson (The Stones: A Novel of the Life of King David), Joy Ashe (Gene Defense: a Fictional Genetic Thriller) and Perry Glasser (Dangerous Places). Why not make a day of it? Stop in for a refreshment, make a holiday card, and pick up stocking stuffers in the Friends Shop!
The Haverhill Public Library
99 Main Street Haverhill, MA
Time: 2:00 to 4:00pm.
Lisa Greenleaf will be signing her newly released book John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy.
November 2011
NOVEMBER 5th_______________________________________
Lisa Greenleaf will be autographing copies of her newly released, award winning children's book
John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
Date: November 5, 2011
Where: Ashley's Hallmark Store Holiday Open House, Plaistow, New Hampshire
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
This is a perfect opportunity to pick up a personalized gift for your family and friends.
NOVEMBER 10th_______________________________________________
Meet and Greet local New England Authors
Lisa Greenleaf will be speaking about her experience of being an author and illustrator.
The award winning John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy and titles in the
America's Notable Women Series will be available for purchase and signing.
Other authors will be attending and sharing their experiences too. Authors Michael Cormier,
Jane Ward, Sam Inzerillo, Anne T. Six, Summer J. Wilson, Joy Ashe, Diane Mayr, Tim Adams,
Elizabeth Atkinson, Sharon Love Cook and Stephanie Haddad
Date: November 10, 2011
Where: Langeley Adams Library in Groveland, MA
Time: 7:00am - 9:00pm.
Ticket: $10 in advance and $15 at door
Light refreshments will be served.
www.langleyadamslib.org
NOVEMBER 14th_______________________________________________
Lisa Greenleaf visits Whittier Middle School, Haverhill, MA
Lisa will be presenting her new book, John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy,
to students and teachers. Ms. Greenleaf will be sharing her inspiring story of how
she brought her ancestor's poem to life through 26 enchanting and realistic
drawings. In her first full-color book, Lisa's timeless illustrations will take
readers back to Whittier's childhood.
Date: November 14th
Where: Whittier Middle School
(closed event)
NOVEMBER 18th_______________________________________________
Book Signing
Lisa Greenleaf will be autograph John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy,
and share her inspiring story of how she brought her ancestor's poem to life
through 26 enchanting and realistic drawings. In her first full-color book,
Lisa's timeless illustrations will take readers back to Whittier's childhood.
Date: November 18, 2011
Where: NUThin' But Good Times
746 DW Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
Time: 4:00am - 6:00pm.
http://nuthinbutgoodtimes.com/pdfs/schedule.pdf
NOVEMBER 26th_______________________________________
Lisa Greenleaf will be autographing copies of her newly released, award winning children's book
John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
Date: November 26, 2011
Where: Ashley's Hallmark Store Holiday Special, Plaistow, New Hampshire
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
This is a perfect opportunity to pick up a personalized Christmas gift for your family and friends.
SEPTEMBER 2011_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
Book Launch in Haverhill, MA
Come and meet illustrator Lisa Greenleaf. Listen to her inspiring
story of how she brought her ancestor’s poem, The Barefoot Boy
to life through 26 enchanting and realistic drawings.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
1:00 — 4:00
Whittier Homestead
305 Whittier Road
Haverhill, MA
Join Lisa for light refreshments and purchase an autographed book by a descendent of poet and abolitionist
John Greenleaf Whittier.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBSXFXOBO8A&feature=email
http://www.eagletribune.com/haverhill/x198123818/Bringing-Haverhill-poem-to-life
Lisa Greenleaf images are captivating-- you can pluck strawberries from the page, hear the creeks meandering through the New England landscape,
and recall the freedom of running barefoot in the summer sun. Ms. Greenleaf's adaptation also includes a brief biography of Whittier describing
his achievements and accomplishments as New England Poet, Quaker, and abolitionist.
Poet's Bridge Dedication
The Trustees of the John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead request the pleasure of your company at the dedication of the Poet’s Bridge
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. FREE
Whittier Homestead
305 Whittier Road
Haverhill, MA
Lisa Greenleaf will be there to join in the dedication of the bridge. She will be there selling
and autographing her newly released book, John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy.
New England Library Association (NELA)
October 2—4, 2011
Sheraton Burlington Hotel
Conference Center
Burlington, VT
Apprentice Shop Books will be exhibiting at the New England Library Association Annual
Conference. Lisa Greenleaf will be at the booth autographing her books, John Greenleaf Whittier's
The Barefoot Boy & America's Notable Women's Series
Stay tuned for special offers and updates! Plan to stop by our booth at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, VT.
New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA)
October 12—14, 2011
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
Apprentice Shop Books will be exhibiting at the New England Independent Booksellers
Association Fall Conference. Lisa Greenleaf will be at the booth autographing her books,
John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy & America's Notable Women's Series
Special offers and updates coming soon!
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John Greenleaf Whittier's The Barefoot Boy
Book Launch in Amesbury, MA
Sunday, October 16, 2011
1:00 — 3:00
Whittier Home
86 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA
Join illustrator, Lisa Greenleaf, as she and Apprentice Shop Books celebrate the launch of her illustrated book, John Greenleaf Whittier’s The Barefoot Boy. Spend the afternoon with Lisa enjoying light refreshments and have the opportunity to purchase an autographed book by a descendent of poet John Greenleaf Whittier.
RSVP by 10/9/11 to: Lisa@Lisagreenleaf.com
