| January 2008 | |
New book release: Night Running: How James Escaped With the Help of His Faithful Dog Picture book, illustrated by Earl B. Lewis Published by Knopf Kirkus reviews says, "An excellent way to teach history, this belongs in every library." (Kirkus, Nov 15, 2008) |
| February 4 | 10:30 am Eastern/ 9:30 CST |
Radio interview, talking about NIGHT RUNNING on "It's A New Day" radio show with host Ryleii Paucha from WJZD 94.5 FM in Gulfport, Mississippi. and NIGHT RUNNING Illustrator Earl B. Lewis. Random House Children's Books will provide giveaway copies for listeners. The interview is live and will last 45 - 60 minutes. |
| February 9th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Signing NIGHT RUNNING: HOW JAMES ESCAPED WITH THE HELP OF HIS FAITHFUL DOG at Main Line Books in Elkins, West Virginia. Some back list titles will also be available. Store phone: 304-636-6770. |
| February 19 | 8:40 a.m. Central/ 9:40 a.m. Eastern |
Radio interview, talking about NIGHT RUNNING: HOW JAMES ESCAPED WITH THE HELP OF HIS FAITHFUL DOG with illustrator Earl B. Lewis and host Stan Woodard of WORT-FM in Madison, WI. The interview is live and will last 45 - 60 minutes. |
| April 2, 2008 | |
St. Mary's Catholic School, Rockville, MD School visit Presenting on STEALING FREEDOM and other historical novels. |
| April 5 | 1:00 - 4:00 |
Speaking about and signing NIGHT RUNNING: HOW JAMES ESCAPED WITH THE HELP OF HIS FAITHFUL DOG at Narnia Books in RIchmond, VA. Some back list titles also available. Store phone: 804-353-5675. |
| April 6 | 1:30 pm |
Speaking about and signing NIGHT RUNNING: HOW JAMES ESCAPED WITH THE HELP OF HIS FAITHFUL DOG at Aladdin's Lamp book store in Arlington, VA Some back list titles also available. Store phone: 703-241-8281. |
| April 8 | |
Speaking at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School in Alexandria, VA to 4th and 5th grades on BLOOD ON THE RIVER. |
| April 9, 2008 | |
Forest Edge Elementary School Reston, VA Speaking to 4th, 5th and 6th grades |
| April 10 | |
Drew Middle School Stafford County, VA Speaking on STORM WARRIORS, STEALING FREEDOM, and BLOOD ON THE RIVER. |
| May 10 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
STEALING FREEDOM garden planting party.
Participants join Ms. Carbone to help break ground on the Button Farm Living History Center's heirloom Museum Garden. Ms. Carbone will combine reenactment activities and readings from her books, along with gardening activities, to make history come alive. Cost: $10.00 per person. Call the Menare fountaion at 301-379-8898 for details. |
| June 12 | |
Grace E. Metz Middle School Manassas, Virginia School visit to kick off the summer reading program. |