Sun 12/15/19 In the Spirit of Giving Holiday Fashion Show
Boys & Girl's Club, Fort Wayne, IN
Order of the Eastern Star Fashion Show
Order of the Eastern Star Fashion Show
In the Spirit of Giving Holiday Fashion Show
Presented by the Order of the Eastern Star.
Order of the Eastern Star Fashion Show
Order of the Eastern Star Fashion Show
Order of the Eastern Star Fashion Show
A special holiday show benefiting the Boy's and Girl's Club.
Mama Joe does her part.
Mama Joe does her part.
Mama Joe does her part.
Making New Friends
Mama Joe does her part.
Mama Joe does her part.
Two children's books authors, Carolyn Sleet and Carol Butler
Sat 11/30/2019 ACPL Local Author Book Signing
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
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Previously called the ACPL Author Fair, the Local Author Book Sale took place on Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 to 5:00 pm in the Great Hall of the Main Library. Local authors spent the day selling their work and signing copies of their books.
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
I am thrilled to be invited again . . . to the 2019 ACPL Local Author Book Sale and to offer both Mama Joe's Kitchen and Genois Wilson: Firefighter books!
New Friends
New Friends
New Friends
Many new and old friends stopped by to visit with Carol and to browse and buy her books.
Old Friends
New Friends
New Friends
Palermo Galindo was among the old friends that dropped by. It was a very pleasant day for all.
Fri 11/1/2019 Northcrest Elementary Book Reading
Northcrest Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
Northcrest Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
Northcrest Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
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Meet the Author and Book Reading by Carol Butler
Northcrest Elementary School
Fort Wayne, IN
Friday, Nov 1, 2019
Since becoming a children’s book author in 2013 I have been the recipient of the greatest honor and thrill of meeting children the books were written for!
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Northcrest Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
Northcrest Elementary School, Fort Wayne, IN
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On November 1, 2019 I was invited to Fort Wayne Community School’s Northcrest Elementary School to visit Mr. Brown’s and Mrs. Colbert’s fourth-grade class.
Some Very Attentive Children
Some Very Attentive Children
Some Very Attentive Children
The students were so attentive and interested in Mama Joe’s Kitchen. Before writing these books I could never have imagined being the beneficiary of such special rewards!
Exploring
Some Very Attentive Children
Some Very Attentive Children
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The children got to explore some of the things that were talked about in the book including an old measuring cup, an apron, a collapsible drinking cup, and a game called jacks. After reading the book, Mr. Brown expertly guided the classes through the lessons and information contained in the story.
Sat 9/7/2019 Barnes & Noble Book Reading & Signing
Glenbrook Square Mall
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Saturday, Sept 7, 2019, 1-4 PM
Meet the Author, Carol Butler
Carol read and signed her newest children's book, Mama Joe's Kitchen, at Barnes & Noble in Glenbrook Square Mall. Large, full color, 44 page, hardcover book, price $9.99.
Glenbrook Square Mall
4201 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
260-482-3720
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Carol Butler, Author of Mama Joe's Kitchen
Carol is the author and oldest granddaughter of Mama Joe. Her book is filled with her and other's memories of an incredible woman. Her Barnes and Noble guests got to discover the heart-warming story of Mama Joe as told through the eyes of her great-great grandchild. It’s an incredible story of how she became a school teacher in her late fifties. It also includes some cooking adventures in Mama Joe’s Kitchen and recipes just right to try with a young person!
Mama Joe's Story
Answering Questions.
Answering Questions.
A very attentive young listener . . . Hearing Mama Joe's story for the first time.
Answering Questions.
Answering Questions.
Answering Questions.
There was a great deal of interest about the story behind the story of Mama Joe.
9/4/2019 Arlington News Barnes & Noble Book Signing Article
9/2/2019 Condra Ridley Storyteller: Private Reading
Condra Ridley
An Afternoon with Condra
An Afternoon with Condra
First professional reading of Carol's Book by Condra Ridley, Storyteller. Condra has been a Storyteller for over 25 years.
An Afternoon with Condra
An Afternoon with Condra
An Afternoon with Condra
A very enjoyable afternoon with the book coming to life through the very talented Condra Ridley's creative interpretation.