It’s Christmas, and there is so much to be excited about!
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- Recipe for “Share the Joy” cookies to bake and share
- Christmas gift tags to print out, color, and personalize
- “Share the Joy” Jar instructions and printouts with ideas for serving during Advent or the 12 days of Christmas
- And more!
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Valerie Ellis, Author
Valerie Ellis is a children’s book author, speaker, and founder of the multi-author online resource Our Everyday Parables, which offers book reviews and parenting ideas for families pursuing faith and compassion. A certified teacher, Valerie is passionate about helping kids and parents connect with God and each other in the everyday moments. Her upcoming books are designed to serve families at the intersection of faith and fun. Valerie is also a nonprofit consultant, trainer, and grant proposal writer in the Houston area, where she lives with her husband, Josh, and their two boys. For more information, visit ValerieEllis.com and connect with Valerie at @iamvalerieellis.
Sergio De Giorgi, Illustrator
Sergio De Giorgi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he currently lives with his wife Viviana and two daughters, April and Emma. As a young child, he dressed up in his superhero costume to explore his neighborhood, jumped over rooftops, and went home to write and draw about his superhero adventures. He has never stopped drawing. When his first daughter was born in 2000, he started writing and illustrating for children. In his free time, Sergio enjoys designing and manufacturing wooden and paper toys.
Events
Early Childhood Christian Network – Houston Regional Conference – Register Here
South Main Baptist Church, 4300 East Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX
January 18, 2025
The MomCo at Friendswood Methodist Church
“How to Raise Your Kids on Stories (and Why You Want To)”
Friendswood, TX
January 15, 2025
Children’s Pastors Conference – Register Here
“Foster Engagement and a Love for God’s Word with Creative Storytelling” Breakout Session
Orlando, FL
January 7-9, 2025
Guardian Angel Preschool – Author Visit
“Share the Joy!”
Virtual in Clawson, MI
December 12, 2024
Book Signing and Story Time – Public Event
Friendswood Scoop Shop, 901 South Friendswood Drive,
Friendswood, TX
December 8, 2024, Sunday, 3:00PM
St. Mary Preschool – Author Visit
“Share the Joy!”
Virtual in Royal Oak, MI
December 2, 2024
University Baptist Church, Parents & Kids
“Share the Joy!”
Clear Lake, TX
December 1, 2024
St. Joan of Arc Preschool – Author Visit
“Share the Joy!”
Virtual in St. Clair Shores, MI
November 18, 2024
The MomCo at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church
“Unfading Passion”
Katy, TX
November 15, 2024
Women, Worship, and Work, The Suited Cohort
“Unfading Passion”
Virtual
November 14, 2024
Kid Litpalooza at Brazos Bookstore – Free Public Event – Click for More Info
SCBWI Multi-Author Signing and Book Birthday Party
2421 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX
November 10, 2024 at 6:30pm
Texas Family Literacy Festival – Free Public Event – Register Here
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St
Houston, TX
November 9, 2024 from 10:30am to 6:30pm
** Find me in the “Kinder Garden” area at 11:00am for a reading of Share the Joy! with a book signing immediately to follow. **
Sacred Heart Catholic School – Author Visit
“Share the Joy!“
Virtual in Dearborn, MI
November 5, 2024
Michigan Association of Non-public Schools, Celebrating Teaching & Learning Conference
Detroit, MI
October 17-18, 2024
Brazos Valley SCBWI
College Station, TX
September 25, 2024
Share the Joy! featured in Publisher’s Weekly
“Bible Baby Boom”
August 9, 2024
University Baptist Church Parents
Clear Lake, TX
July 31, 2024 (Private Event)
April 16, 17, 18, 2024 (Private Event)
Morning and Evening Groups
Redeemer Methodist MOPS, Pearland, TX
March 19, 2024
Dr. Nurse Mama Show on American Family Radio: “Bedtime Routines and Bedtime Books”
February 12, 2024
Fierce Calling Podcast
February 12, 2024
December 17, 2023 at 5:00pm (Private Event)
December 11 & 12, 2023
December 10, 2023
December 3, 2023
Bay Area Performing Arts Co-Op Storytime
November 30, 2023 (Private Event)
November 30, 2023 at 9:30am
14532 Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX
November 29, 2023
Friendswood Methodist
Saturday November 18, 11:00am to 3:00pm (Public Event)
The Promenade Shops at Centerra
5835 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, CO 80537
November 16, 2023 (Evening)
Castle Rock, CO
November 16, 2023 (Morning)
Colorado Springs
November 15, 2023 (Morning)
Colorado Springs
November 14, 2023 (Morning & Afternoon)
November 9, 2023 (Private Event)
November 4, 2023, 4:00 to 6:00 pm (Public Event)
Ugly Mugz Cafe
2900 FM 528 Rd Suite B, Webster, TX 77598
November 2023
November 2023
October 2023
October 18, 2023 (Private Event)
Morning and Evening Groups
October 17, 2023 (Private Event)
To join this MOPS group contact Sarah sarah.cs.johnson [at] gmail [dot] com
Contact
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