Author Visits

Author Frances Marie invited as a guest to attend "Muffins with Moms" at Book Harvest in Durham, NC. This was a cute Mothers day celebration in May 2023 for kids and mothers. Book Harvest is a nonprofit organization that provides and supports literacy expansions for children and families. 

 

Author Frances Marie partnered with UNC Health Black Alliance virtually to discuss her journey on how she became an author. She was able to provide tips and advice to those who wish to become authors and impact their communities.  

 

Author Frances Marie read to the children at the Gift of Knowledge Academy in 2024 teaching the students the importance of healthy  living while also introducing to them what a Plant Nursery is. The kids were excited to see characters that looked like them in the book along with fun filled action of a weekend adventure. 

Author Frances Marie hosted her first ever reading event Summer 2023 at Atlantic Gardening Center in Raleigh, NC. It was a day full of story time, plants and yummy snacks for the kids. It was a beautiful event with a great turn out and intimate setting. 

 

In 2023 Author Frances Marie was approved to have her first self published children's  book titled " Spending Time with Mommy"  on the bookshelves of Wake County libraries scattered throughout the region. This was a huge accomplishment for her being that her book is self published and needs to meet certain criteria. 

Author Frances Marie partnered with HBCU North Carolina Central and Technical University Garden Club in Summer 2023. She was able to read to the kids and also help the college students with weeding out  the garden beds. It was so fun building community through service and learning at the same time. 

Author Frances Marie reading at Book Harvest in Durham, NC for Black Children's Book Week 2024. It was a huge success with many kiddos engaging in the adventure with Skye on her Saturday adventure! 

 

Author Frances Marie was invited to present to the fifth graders at Henderson Collegiate in Henderson, North Carolina for Black History Month. Many students were curious about how Author Frances Marie brought her book to life and walked them through the process and how their stories matter too! 

 

Author Frances Marie presenting her book at DPS 2024-2025 school year kick off with educators! 

Author Frances Marie partnered with Dear Brown Mama, to read her book to young kids and toddlers in downtown Durham, such a fun day! 

Author Frances Marie having a fun time reading her book in nature at For Garden Sake in Durham, NC, a beautiful story time in nature! 

Author Frances Marie collaborated  with the Museum of Life and Science to bring a fun interactive story time to the babies to learn about nature and healthy living! 

 

Author Frances Marie partnered with Durham Mom Club at Old Mill Farm and presented her heartwarming story filled with interactive gardening activities afterwards where kids were able to plant their own gardening seeds! 

Author Frances Marie participated as Vendor at GRL market downtown Raleigh and had a blast meeting other vendors and educating shoppers about why she choose to become an Author.