Janet’s Speaking Events

Seven Authors of Books for Children Reading, Doing Crafts, and Autographing at Barnes & Noble in Brighton MI on Saturday, August 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.–Meet children’s book authors Kathie Allen, Deborah Aronson, Jack Cheng, Kim Childress, Janet Ruth Heller, Jodi McKay, and Amy Nielander!  Join us for book readings, crafts, and more family fun!  All…
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Oakwood Neighborhood Reunion Reception at Kazoo Books on June 24, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

On Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Kazoo Books is hosting a reception for the Oakwood Neighborhood Association’s annual Oakwood Neighborhood Reunion. Local writers attending this reunion and autographing their books for children and adults include…
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“Recent Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults” Panel and “Using Poems to Get Students to Write” Presentation at Michigan Reading Association Conference in Grand Rapids on Saturday, March 11, 2017

Authors and scholars Janet Ruth Heller and Jennifer Burd will discuss “Recent Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults” at the Michigan Reading Association’s Conference at the DeVos Place Convention Center at 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503…
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