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Orange County Children's Book Festival

Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA

2701 Fairview Road

Costa Mesa (Arlington Entrance)

A FREE Community Event

with FREE Parking!

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Orange County Children's Book Festival

Sunday, October 2, 2011

9:30am to 4:30pm

Booth Signing and Stage Reading!

SIGNING at BOOTH #35
ALL DAY!
Gillian will be autographing and selling books and merchandise!

READING on the ANIMAL STAGE
2:05pm to 2:20pm!

Gillian Lee Hutshing will read her book

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Postcards,

Bookmarks and Coloring pages!

Come, bring your kids for all the FUN!

Meet Gillian, have her sign your book
color your own Sparky & take pictures with Sparky!

THIS Sunday October 2, 2011

9:30am until 4:30pm

Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic

Gillian Lee Hutshing is involved in many children's charities and literacy programs throughout the United States. Ms. Hutshing has repeatedly been a featured author and title at Book Expo America, West Hollywood Book Fair, LA Times Festival of Books, Orange County Children's Book festival, Orange County Department of Education Young Authors' Faire, and the Santa Barbara Writers Conference.

Ms. Hutshing has had numerous signings and events at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Borders Bookstores throughout California. She is on the Advisory Board and is Booksellers Chairman for the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) and Chairman of the Orange County Children's Book Fair Award Committee (OCCBF).

Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic

Available at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Amazon.com

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Barnes & Noble, Long Beach Pacifica Mall, July 23,24 2011!

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The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society

is pleased to announce a new program:

The Barnes & Noble / GLAWS Author Fair
Marina Pacifica Mall in Long Beach

Saturday, Sunday July 23 & 24

11:00AM to 8:00PM

READING (both days)-

Promptly at 12:30pm

Gillian Lee Hutshing will read Sparky the Wonderfish at the

Barnes & Noble / GLAWS Author Fair Marina Pacifica Mall in Long Beach

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Postcards, Bookmarks and Coloring pages!

SIGNING (both days)-

ALL DAY Gillian will be autographing and selling books, giving away stickers and coloring with the kids

Come and join us for all the FUN!

Saturday, Sunday July 23 & 24, 2011

11:00am until 8:00pm

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Long Beach Pacifica Mall

6326 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Ph: 562-431-2253

PRESS RELEASE: Children's Book Award (Oct.1, 2011) To Honor Authors and Illustrators

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For Immediate Release:

Contact: Gillian Lee Hutshing

Chair: Awards Committee

gilhut@mac.com

Book Festival To Honor Authors and Illustrators

The Orange County Children's Book Festival will honor authors, illustrators and innovators in children's literature at its First Annual Orange County Children's Author and Illustrator Book Awards. A gala awards presentation is planned for the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2011 and will be held in The Forum on the campus of Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.

Honorees will be selected and acknowledged for outstanding work in the field of children's writing and illustration from a global pool, in a variety of categories each year. Recipients will be selected by a panel of qualified literary experts from a variety of backgrounds.

The awards night will be open to a limited number of attendees and will be followed by a reception with the award winners. The 8^th Annual Orange County Children's Book Festival will take place the following day. For more information, contact Gillian Lee Hutshing.

Gillian Speaking on Santa Barbara Writers Conference: Entrepreneurial Panel!

2011-06-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

39th Annual, Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

1:00PM to 3:30PM

Afternoon Writers Workshop!

AFTERNOON WRITERS WORKSHOP - 1:00PM to 3:30PM

Gillian Lee Hutshing will be on a panel discussing Sparky the Wonderfish along with MarketingtheMuse expert, Marla Miller regarding marketing, craft, process, in the publishing industry.

*Come for all the INFORMATION & FUN at this GREAT EVENT!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

1:00PM to 3:30PM

Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Hotel Mar Monte
27 West Anapamu Street
Suite 305
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
805-568-1516
www.sbwriters.com

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Ontario City Library Reading June, 15, 2011!

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Ovitt Family Community Library

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

6:00PM to 7:30PM

Reading, Signing and Discussion!

READING - 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Gillian Lee Hutshing will read Sparky the Wonderfish at the Ovitt Family Community Library and discuss craft, process, and the publishing industry.

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Postcards,

Bookmarks and Coloring pages!

SIGNING - Immediately following her Reading and Q & A, Gillian will be autographing and selling books... She will also give awayFREE Stickers, Bookmarks and Coloring pages!

*Come and bring your kids for all the FUN!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

6:00PM to 7:30PM

Ovitt Family Community Library
215 East C St.
Ontario, CA 91764
909-395-2252

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Gillian Listed in OC Register Newspaper for OCDE Young Authors' Book Faire!

2011-05-16T14:53:00.000-07:00

The Sparky event went great! I was invited by the book fair to attend, so it was all FREE for me! They gave me 30 minutes of stage time and I was also given a spot to sell and sign Sparky books all day at the Barnes & Noble booth. They supplied all the books and pens and rang it all up for me... The Book Faire had volunteers arranged to wear the Sparky costume and take pictures with the kids.... AND I was given 1st billing in the OC Register newspaper....

2011-05-13T11:49:00.000-07:00

READING - 9:00AM - 9:30AM

Gillian Lee Hutshing will read Sparky the Wonderfish on the OCDE Authors' Chair Stage. As usual Gillian will give away FREE Sparky

STICKERS!

The Sparky the Wonderfish COSTUME will be on hand all day to meet and take pictures with the children immediately following her Reading!

SIGNING - 9:30AM to 12:00PM at the Barnes & Noble Booth.
Gillian will be autographing and selling books. She will also give away FREE Stickers, Bookmarks and Coloring pages!!!

*Come and bring your kids for all the FUN at this GREAT EVENT!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

8:00AM to 12:00PM

OCDE 10th Annual Young Authors' Book Faire

Orange County Dept. of Education

200 Kalmus Dr.

Costa Mesa, CA

92626

Gillian & Sparky at the Orange County Children's Book Festival, Sun. Oct. 3, 2010!

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Author, Illustrator Gillian Lee Hutshing will be a featured author and title reading, signing and selling books & merchandise at the Orange County Children's Book Festival Sunday October 3, 2010. Come meet and take photos with the Sparky costume and win FREE prizes!

11:25AM - 11:45AM on the Animal Stage - Gillian reads Sparky the Wonderfish, talks to the kids in the audience, and gives prizes.`

12:00PM - 2:00PM Gillian will be signing and selling at the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) Booth Number 57,58

Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 9:30am - 4:30pm

Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA

Orange County Childrens Book Festival

Orange Coast College

2701 Fairview

Costa Mesa, CA

92628

(Enter College at Arlington Street off of Fairview)

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Click here to go to the OCCBF website

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Gillian will be Featured 3 Times at the West Hollywood Book Fair Sun. Aug. 26th!

2010-08-23T19:44:00.000-07:00

READING-Approximately 1:00PM Gillian will be reading Sparky on the Kids Stage.

SIGNING-3:00PM to 4:30PM at the GLAWS Booth E7,8 Gillian will be autographing books, and selling books & merchandise. She will also give away FREE Stickers, Bookmarks, coloring pages and more!!!

SPEAKING-4:45PM to 5:45PM the "Evening Program" Suspense, Thriller Pavilion GLAWS Presents: Great Los Angeles Writers. Gillian will be one of nine authors chosen for this honor. Gillian has been very successful branding and marketing her Sparky the Wonderfish book. She will discuss marketing techniques which have taken her around the country for appearances, book events, charities, bookstore readings, Barnes and Noble and Borders Bookstores...

Gillian Reads Sparky on the Kids Stage,Sunday, Sept. 26 at the West Hollywood Book Fair!

2010-08-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Kids’ Stage

12:20-1:20pm THE STORYTIME STEVE HOUR!

Signings after at Once Upon a Time Books

Featured Authors:

Nancy Tillman

Candace Ryan

Joe Cepeda

Shane Prigmore

Ann Stampler

Gillian Lee Hutshing 1:00PM

Click the links: http://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org/?page_id=1889

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150276137930377

Gillian will be Signing her Sparky book & selling merchandise after her reading at The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) Booth # E7,8

Gillian & GLAWS Outreach at UCLA Writer's Day, Sunday August 22!

2010-08-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Gillian Lee Hutshing will be doing hospitality with the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) from 10:00AM to 3:30PM Sunday August, 22 2010.

Come by and see what it's all about... and hear about GLAWS, writers mentoring writers. The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society's entire list of members/attendees, now over 1800, plus 60+ city libraries and 70+ county libraries.

Sparky at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 24,25!

2010-03-31T14:49:00.000-07:00

Author, Illustrator Gillian Lee Hutshing will be appearing with her children's picture book, Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB) this April 24 & 25 Saturday & Sunday on the UCLA campus, with the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) Table 624, Zone F

Marketing Panel discussing marketing success at GLAWS, March 20th!

2010-03-06T22:05:00.000-08:00

Gillian Lee Hutshing will be appearing to discuss her marketing skills to other authors and industry professionals for the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society.

Date: March 20th, 2010

Time: 3:00PM

Place: Palms Rancho-Park Library

Ray Bradbury Room-upstairs

2920 Overland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Costa Mesa Book Fair (Nov. 7th)!

2009-07-20T13:04:00.000-07:00

Gillian has been booked to Read and Sign Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic at the Barnes & Noble in Orange. As usual there will be Sparky stickers given away FREE and a Sparky COLORING PAGE session with the kids after the reading and signing.

2:00PM Saturday, November 7, 2009

Costa Mesa

Metro Pointe
901 B South Coast Drive Ste 150
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-0226

Store Hours
Sun-Thu 9:00AM-10:00PM | Fri-Sat 9:00AM-11:00PM

Contact: Kaye Nemec

CRM2774@bn.com

Larchmont Charter School Booking October 28 - Creative Writing!

2009-07-19T14:48:00.000-07:00

Larchmont Charter School, West Hollywood
Creative Writing Enrichment Class:
Wednesday, October 28
3:00-4:00 pm

Gillian Lee Hutshing will be reading Sparky he Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic for the students of The Larchmont Charter School in West Hollywood, California.

"Meet Sparky the Wonder Fish and published children's book author Gillian Lee Hutshing. She will discuss how a story becomes a book!Sparky will tell all and share FREE FREE FREE stickers and literary games!"

The Larchmont Charter School has an enrichment program which offers opportunities to engage in poetry and storytelling through written and/or oral language and integrated arts including illustration, drama, and puppetry. It is structured to develop creative expression in children, regardless of reading/writing skills.

Contact: Hannah Merrall
Please feel free to email Hannah at WildeRhymes@gmail.com

2009-07-18T13:21:00.000-07:00

Rosewood Elementary School, Los Angeles, California
Reading and Q & A: 3 Different age groups
Monday, October 26
9:00am until 12:00pm

Gillian Lee Hutshing will be reading Sparky he Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic for the 3 different groups of students attending The Rosewood Elementary School in Los Angeles, California on Monday Oct. 26 beginning at 9:00AM.

Gillian will Read, Sign and have Q&A's with the kids...

FREE! FREE! FREE!
Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Bookmarks and Coloring pages! Come and get them!!!
Los Angeles's Rosewood Avenue Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It has received a GreatSchools rating of 7 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests.

This school has an average Parent Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 36 parents.

Contact: Linda Crowder, Principal
Ph: 323-651-0166
email: linda.crowder@lausd.net

Sparky at 8th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair (October 4th)!

2009-07-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

8TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR

Sunday, October 4, 2009 10AM to 6PM West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood

400+ AUTHORS & ARTISTS Literary legends, celebrity guests, poets, storytellers & LA authors

CHILDREN’S AREA Kids’ Stage with storytelling, music, theater & dance. Arts, crafts & games hosted by exhibitors

Gillian Lee Hutshing

Sparky the Wonderfish

Booth C6

Kids' Scene

From 10am-6pm

Contact: Roz Hefland, rhefland@weho.org

Barnes & Noble The Grove LA (September 26th) Reading for over 200 Kids!

2009-06-20T11:32:00.000-07:00

The Grove Location
(at 3rd & Fairfax)
12:00PM Saturday, September 26, 2009

Gillian Lee Hutshing will Read & Sign
Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic,
Saturday September 26, 12:00PM
Barnes & Noble at The Grove, Los Angeles
(3rd Floor) for over 200 school kids!!!

Gillian will be reading and signing... afterward the kids will COLOR Sparky coloring pages. And previewing the NEW Sparky COSTUME!

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Bookmarks and Coloring pages! Come and get them!!!

Don't miss this GREAT EVENT at one of the largest, most prestigious Barnes & Noble Bookstores in the nation!

Sparky the Wonderfish is on shelves NOW at The Grove Barnes & Noble!

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive Suite K30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270

Contact: Jon Directo,
Community Relations Manager
crm2089@bn.com

Gillian Moderating "Writing for Children's Market" (Sat. Sept. 19, 2009)!

2009-06-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

"Writing for the Children's Market"

Moderator: Gillian Lee Hutshing (GLAWS)

Panelist/Authors: Mary Hershey, Lee Wardlaw

"Writing for the Young Adult Market"

Moderator: Judy Seckler (GLAWS)

Panelist/Authors: Kaleb Nation, R.L. LaFevers, Valerie Hobbs

Schedule:

1:30pm - GLAWS Hospitality sets up the room

2:30 - Open for attendees, sign-in, and writers networking

(Just before 3:pm - Brief announcement about the GLAWS booth at the West Hollywood Book Fair)

3:00 - 4:00pm "Children's Market Writing Panel" and Q&A

4:00 - 5:00pm "Young Adult Market Writing Panel" and Q&A

5:00 - 5:30 Authors and attendees meet, network, sell books, Q&A

5:30 - Pack up and out

3:00PM Saturday, September 19, 2009

Location:

Palms Rancho-Park Library

GLAWS "Greater Los Angeles Writers Society

Ray Bradbury Room - Upstairs

2920 Overland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90064

310-840-2142

Event Time: 3pm-5:30pm

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Long Beach, Reading / Signing! (August 22nd at 2:00PM)

2009-06-18T14:17:00.000-07:00

2:00PM Saturday, August 22nd 2009

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Long Beach Marina Pacifica Mall

6326 East Pacific Coast Hwy

Long Beach, CA 90803

United States

562-431-2253

Open Daily 9am-11pm

Contact: Michelle Williams, Manager

Sparky at Totz Only, Burbank. Reading & Sgning (August 20, 11:00Am)!

2009-06-17T22:48:00.000-07:00

Gillian has been booked to Read and Sign Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic at TOTZ ONLY children's srore in Burbank, CA. As usual there will be Sparky STICKERS given away FREE and a Sparky COLORING PAGE session with the kids after the Reading and Q&A!

*Bring your kids for all the FUN!
Sparky T-Shirts, Book Bags, Hats, Cups etc. Will also be on SALE at THIS EVENT!

Thursday, August 20th 2009
11:00AM

Contact Information:
Totz Only
3009 w. magnolia blvd.
burbank, ca 91505

ph: 818.845.8689
fax: 818.845.0032
email: totzonly@earthlink.net
store hours: tuesday - saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Amy Liebowitz
amy@totzonly.com

Barnes & Noble, The Grove LA for over 100 kids!!! (August 18, 10:00AM)!

2009-06-17T21:19:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 18th 2009
10:00AM

Gillian will Read & Sign "Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love create magic", Tuesday August 18th, 10:00AM Barnes & Noble at The Grove location, LA (on the 3rd Floor) for over 100 school kids!!!

Gillian will be reading and signing... afterward the kids will be COLORING Sparky coloring pages.

*Gillian will be giving away FREE
Sparky the Wonderfish Stickers, Bookmarks and Coloring pages, so come and get them!!!

Don't miss this GREAT EVENT at one of the largest, most prestigious Barnes & Noble Bookstores in the nation!

Sparky the Wonderfish is on shelves NOW at The Grove Barnes & Noble!

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
The Gove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive Suite K30
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-525-0270

Contact: Jon Directo,
Community Relations Manager
crm2089@bn.com

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Orange, Reading / Signing! (July 11th at 11:00AM)

2009-06-01T14:13:00.001-07:00

11:00AM Saturday, July 11th 2009

Gillian will Read and Sign her children's picture book, Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers location in Orange.

Gillian will be giving out FREE STICKERS and will have a Sparky COLORING session with the kids after the reading!

More news about this event is also posted on the Barnes & Noble website

11:00AM Saturday, July 11th 2009

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

791 S Main St

Orange, CA 92868

(714) 558-0028

Open Daily 9am-11pm

Contact: Victoria Schmidt,

Customer Relations Manager

crm2954@bn.com

Barnes & Noble Booksellers The Grove LA, Reading / Signing! (June 14th at 3:00PM)

2009-02-24T14:25:00.000-08:00

A couple of months ago The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) President, Co-President, Chair and Co-Chair had a meeting with the Community Relations Manager from Barnes & Noble Booksellers at The Grove to discuss a partnership. Our first collaboration will be an event at The Grove location June 13th (7-9pm) & 14th (3-5pm). We will be featuring 20 authors.

Gillian is the chair of the Booksellers Committee for these upcoming events. News for this event, other authors featured and their specific signing times will be posted at http://www.glaws.org

3:00PM Sunday, June 14th 2009

*Gillian is the 1st Author to Read & Sign Sunday at 3:00PM

*Sparky the Wonderfish is on shelves NOW @ The Grove!

*Please come! Bring your kids for all the FUN! (The book pages will be projected on a big screen for the audience),

Ten time Emmy Award Winning cameraman, Jim Velarde, will be videotaping Gillian reading and signing Sparky the Wonderfish, as well as shooting footage of the kids COLORING and taping TESTIMONIALS for the web.

Come help make it a GREAT EVENT at one of the largest, most prestigious Barnes & Noble Bookstores in the nation!

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

The Gove at Farmers Market

189 Grove Drive Suite K30

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-525-0270

Store Hours 9-11 Every Day

Contact: Jon Directo, Community Relations Manager

crm2089@bn.com

Washington Accelerated Elementary Reading & Signing (Thurs April 30th)

2009-02-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

Gillian is been booked to Read and Sign Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic at the Washington Accelerated Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. Grades Pre-K through 5th Grade on Thursday, April 30th, 2009. She will read to almost the entire student body. Although most of Washington Accelerated Elementary School's over 800 students come from low income families, their true wealth lies in their outgoing personalities and their motivation to succeed. Washington students are supported by an outstanding faculty and dedicated staff.

12:15 PM Younger Children

1:15 PM Older Children

Washington Accelerated School

Thursday, April 30th 2009

Washington Accelerated Elementary School

1520 N. Raymond Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103

626-791-4573

Principal: Karrone Meeks-Clark

Email: kmeeks-clark@pusd.us

Contact: Adriana Rosales, Library Coordinator

626-396-5840 Tuesday and Thursday

626-396-5790 Wednesday and Friday

626-376-5608 cell

Gillian & Sparky the Wonderfish, Featured Author & Title - LA Times Festival of Books UCLA (Sat, Sun April 25, 26 2009)

2009-01-20T03:19:00.000-08:00

Gillian will be a Featured Author & Title at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books UCLA:

(Booth # 631)

April 25th & April 26th

UCLA Main Campus

405 Hilgard Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90095

310-825-4321

Gillian will be Featured & Signing at GLAWS booth: #631

Saturday, April 25th - from 12:00PM until 2:00PM

Sunday, April 26th - from 2:00PM until 4:00PM

Admission to the Festival of Books is FREE

Parking is $9.00

(LATFOB is open to the public 10AM to 6PM Sat. & 10AM to 5PM Sun.)

Reading, Signing, Q & A - Hillsides Elementary School! (Wed. Feb. 25th)

2009-01-18T00:49:00.000-08:00

Gillian has been asked to Read and Sign and have a Coloring Session at the Hillsides School February 25th. The Hillsides School is a school for Foster Care & Special Education for Abused Children. Founded 95 years ago, Hillsides mission is to create a safe place for children, strengthen families, provide special education and advocate children's rights. Hillsides works with many social and child services organizations, including LA County, Pasadena, Glendale, and San Gabriel Valley school districts.

Wednesday, February 25th 2009

2:15PM - 3:00PM

Ages 7 to 10 years old.

www.hillsides.org

Hillsides School

940 Avenue 64

Pasadena, CA 91105

Guest parking should be available outside the administration building.

Contact: Ms. Sherri Ginsberg, Librarian

323-254-2274 x 404

Email: sherri_312001@yahoo.com

www.hillsides.org

(Purchasing 10 Sparky books discussed)

2 Readings at The Center For A New Generation (Tues. Feb. 17th)

2009-01-16T14:26:00.000-08:00

Gillian has scheduled a Reading, Q & A and Coloring session for the Center For A New Generation with a focus on literacy. It is a foundation started by Condoleezza Rice in 1991. It's purpose is to increase literacy for children grades one to eight. It is based in Menlo Park, California. In 1996 CNG merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. It is an innovative after-school academic enrichment program. The goal is to increase the high school graduation rate by helping young students prepare for high school and college. The program focuses on Math and Language Arts. Electives such as Art and Music are offered to help students express their imagination and creativity.

Tuesday, February 17th 2009

2:30PM Campus Tour

3:30PM younger grades Reading, Q & A, Coloring Session

4:30PM older grades Reading, Q & A

Menlo Park Clubhouse

401 Pierce Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contact: Amy Leibert, Development Associate

(Wendy, Academic Director)

Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula

Ph: 650-646-6126 direct

Fax: 650-322-9042

Email: aliebert@bgcp.org

Reading & Signing at The Laureate School San Luis Obispo,CA (Thurs, Feb. 13th)!

2009-01-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

Gillian has multiple events booked at the Laureate School in San Luis Obispo, California.

She will be Reading, Signing, Coloring, as well as Q & A's. The Laureate school is a private school with a 5 star rating. Their mission is to educate students to become stewards, leaders and citizens of the 21st century's global world through project based learning, coursework in the arts, technology and foreign language and a school-wide character program.

Friday, February 13th, 2009

8:30AM • Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

(Multipurpose Room)

9:30AM • Preschool

(4 Classes)

11:15AM - 12:00PM • 5th Grade

(In their Classroom)

The Laureate School

880 Laureate Lane

San Luis Obispo, California

93405

805-544-2141

laureateschool.org

Contact: Susan Townsand, Events Coordinator & 1st Grade Teacher

Email: stownsend@laureateschool.org

Kelly Passanisi, Middle School Teacher, English

San Rafael Elementary School Reading (Wed. Jan. 14th)!

2008-12-15T15:18:00.000-08:00

Hi again!

Following Gillian's San Rafael Library reading and Q&A she was asked to meet the Principal of the San Rafael Elementary School. The kids responded so well to Sparky's story that Principal Alyson Beecher asked her to come back to read for a few different grade levels on Wednesday, January 14th! Very good news!!!

Reading, signing, Q & A for "Book Club"

90+ Students will attend in Student Auditorium

4th & 6th Graders 12PM - 12:45PM

1st & 2nd Graders 1PM - 2PM

San Rafael Elementary School

1090 Nithsdale Road

Pasadena, CA 91105

626-793-4189

Principal, Alyson Beecher

ABeecher@pusd.us

Contact: Adriana Rosales, Library Coordinator

Gillian Invited to be on the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Advisory Board!

2008-12-14T02:18:00.000-08:00

Gillian has been asked by the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society President, Tony Todaro to be a full member of the GLAWS Advisory Board. Also, to Chair the monthly Book Appearances at different retail stores. The Advisory Board consists of members and Industry professionals who wish to make a positive contribution by offering constructive advice and feedback in areas of society's operations. The Advisory Board meets separately each month from the general meeting to discuss business, new issues and make recommendations to the Executive Board. The Advisory Board also is the Nominating Committee for the Executive Board.

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society

P.O. Box 2276

Redondo Beach, CA

90278

Gillian Joining forces with The Wonder of Reading!

2008-12-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

Great New Cause for Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic!

During the Grand Opening of the Euclid Avenue Elementary School Dec. 5th Gillian was asked by THE WONDER OF READING's Program Coordinator, Eliza Karagezian to join with them in their efforts to inspire in children the love of reading! Their mission is to have a significant impact on reading in Southern California elementary schools. Of course Gillian said YES!

Beginning in early 2009 Gillian will participate with as many of the schools as she possibly can and is honored to do so!

The Wonder of Reading furthers it's purpose through the 3R Program (Renovate, Restock and Read). The Wonder of Reading has successfully renovated 200 libraries, overseen the purchase of more than $2,000,000 worth of new books and trained nearly 5,000 volunteers to read to kids on a weekly basis. The Wonder of Reading focuses on Los Angeles's most disadvantaged children. The 3R Program not only benifits today's students: it puts in place resources that teachers and students can count on for years.

The Wonder of Reading

5371 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 210

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-934-5540 (O)

866-621-1968 (F)

ckaragezian@wonderofreading.org

www.wonderofreading.org

Sparky Reading & Signing at Private Residence!

2008-12-09T14:15:00.000-08:00

Hi-

This new and exciting news for Sparky the Wonderfish! Gillian has been booked to read and sign Sparky for 10 women and their kids at a private residence on December 14th at 1:00PM in Studio City, Los Angeles. The ladies will be enjoying coffee and cake and Gillian will read Sparky the Wonderfish to their children, give out stickers and gifts and everyone will color Sparky coloring pages!

This is great fun! If you would like to book Gillian for a private party, she would LOVE it!!! Gillian can bring as many books as you'd like as well as gifts and clothing of all kinds... Check out this link to see what your choices are!

http://www.cafepress.com/sparkywonder

Grand Opening Library Event! (Friday, Dec. 5th)

2008-11-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Gillian has been invited to attend the Grand Opening of a new state-of-the-art library for the Euclid Avenue School in Los Angeles. It will be held at 9:00am on Friday. There will be a ribbon cutting and Press will attend. Gillian has been asked to do a reading and signing of her picture book, Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic. Please come join us in the festivities!!!

Friday, December 5th 2008

Starting at 9:00am

Euclid Avenue Elementary School

806 Euclid Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90023

Ph 323-263-6792

Fax 323-780-7992

Contact: Miriam Phelps-Cammon

Email: mcammon@lausd.net

Five Pasadena Readings Booked! (December 2nd, 3rd, 4th)

2008-10-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

• Tuesday December 2 at 11:00am

San Rafael at 1240 Nithsdale Road

Contact: Leonard Lane or Mary Wilde at 626-744-7270

• Wednesday December 3 at 10:15am and 11:00am

Hastings at 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.

Contact: Michael Pierce or Joanna Perez at 626-744-7262

• Thursday December 4 at 10:30pm

Allendale at 1130 S. Marengo Ave.

Contact: Veronica Fuentas or Nvart Stepanian at 626-744-7260

•Thursday December 4 at 3:30pm

Lamanda Park at 140 S. Altadena Drive

Contact: Pat Smith or Cherie Johnston at 626-744-7266

Major contact: Pam Gaggioli Email: pgaggioli@ci.pasadena.ca.us Ph: 626-744-4045

Gillian Speaking on Marketing Panel! (Sat. Nov. 15th)

2008-10-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

GREATER LOS ANGELES WRITERS SOCIETY: Marketing Panel

(Saturday Nov. 15th, 3:00pm)

Gillian will be on a panel of 7 authors chosen to discuss their successful marketing strategies and promotions. GLAWS will present TWO consecutive panels on the subject. One will be of industry experts, and the second will be of published and self-published authors, who will discuss what every writer needs to do to promote themselves and their work on a local and national level.

Palms-Rancho Park Library

Ray Bradbury Room

2920 Overland Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Barnes & Noble Storytime Reading / Signing!!! (Nov. 8th 2:00PM)

2008-10-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

Gillian will be Reading & Signing Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic for Barnes & Noble Booksellers. A Storytime Event, Saturday, November 8th at 2:00pm. She will be reading her book, handing out stickers and coloring pages, followed by a signing of her books. There will be 6 weeks of publicity leading up to the event. Please come join us in the fun!

Location: Westside Pavilion

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

10850 W. Pico Blvd.

LA, CA 90064

Ph: 310-475-3138

Contact: Mr. AJ Jackson Email: CRM2709@bn.com

Boys & Girls Club of Venice Fundraiser Oct. 17th

2008-10-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 17, 2008

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey

6:30pm Cocktail Reception & Auction

7:30pm Dinner & Program

Ends 9:30p,

The Boys & Girls Club of Venice will be auctioning a Sparky the Wonderfish Gift Basket in support of their 3rd Annual Westside Champion of Youth Dinner & Silent Auction. The support helps deliver exciting and educational programs to over 4000 youth each year. Programs include Character & Leadership, Education & Career, Health & Life Skills, Arts, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Counseling and Meals & Snack Program. Helping young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Sparky gift items to be auctioned include a signed Sparky book and Sparky merchandise; Baseball Cap, T-Shirt, Journal and a Book Bag.

Dinner Committee:

Madison Offenhauser & Teddy Seraphine, Dinner Co-Chairs

Main Contact: Erikk Aldridge Email: erikk@bgcv.org Ph: 310-390-4477

Marketing Director: Aileen Martinez Email: aileen@bgcv.org Ph: 310-574-5053

2232 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, Ca 90291

Santa Monica Library reading Main St. October 15th

2008-10-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Reading, Signing, Color Sparky and Q&A

Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00PM

2601 Main St.

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Contact: Head Librarian/Branch Manager, Celia Carroll

celia.carroll@smgov.net

310-392-3804

4 Class readings at Ocean Charter School - Festival of Books Oct. 15th

2008-10-04T18:39:00.000-07:00

Hello-

October 15th will be a very busy Sparky day! I will be doing 4 class readings at the Ocean Charter School Festival of books from 9am to 12:15pm.

9am to 9:45am Ms. Julie, 3rd Grade

10am to 10:45am Ms. Tamar, 2nd Grade

11am to 11:30 am Ms. Fenswick, 3rd Grade

11:30am to 12:15pm Ms. Ashley, 1st Grade

Contact: Kristy Mack-Fett at 310-827-5511

12606 Culver Blvd.

LA,CA 90066

Then...

At 7:00pm I will be at the Santa Monica Library on Main St. doing a reading and Q & A for Sparky... So please drop by, I would love to see you there at the library! I think the kids will be coloring Sparky as well so it should be lots of fun!!!

Palms Library Readings October 4th

2008-10-03T18:56:00.000-07:00

Palms Library reading and signing October 4th at 10:00AM

Sparky coloring session to preceed Gillian at the library

2920 Overland Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Contact: Senior Librarian Maggie L. Johnson 310-840-2142

7th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair Sept. 28th

2008-09-27T18:45:00.000-07:00

7th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair (called WeHo)

Sunday September 28th 10:00AM until 6:00PM

Gillian 2 hour signing booth F7 & 8 from 10:00AM until Noon

Noon until 6:00PM "Author's Row" booth E42-B

Contact @ WeHo: Roz Helfand 323-848-6515 email rhelfand@weho.org or westhollywoodbookfair.org

Baker & Taylor Stock Sparky!

2008-09-21T19:11:00.000-07:00

Sparky now available to all Bookstores and libraries through the Baker & Taylor warehouses.

Any Bookstore or library can now order and stock Sparky the Wonderfish through Baker & Taylor warehouses. Baker & Taylor is the largest book and entertainment distributor. They have been in business for 180 years. They are the wholesaler of choice for retailers and libraries worldwide.

www.btol.com

www.btinfo@blol.com

800-775-3700

Borders Torrance Stock Sparky!

2008-09-21T19:06:00.000-07:00

Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic Stocked at Borders Bookstore Torrance California.

3700 Torracne Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503

310-540-7000

Contact: Book Buyer, Manuel Gonzales

mgonzal3@bordersstores.com

2008-09-15T16:50:00.000-07:00

June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2007

Sparky the Wonderfish

will be at the

2007 Book Expo America, New York:

The premier event serving the
U.S. book publishing industry.

Author Gillian Lee Hutshing will be signing books on Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. at table 28 in

the event’s main autographing area, which is located on the Lower Exhibit Level at the Jacob Javits Center.

January Calendar

Monday, January 29th, 2007

GIllian will be reading Sparky at the Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
Beginning at 8:45 AM.

5927 La Granada Ave., Rancho Santa Fe, CA. 92067
Phone: 858-756-1141
E-mail: Robin Vinson rvinson@rsf.k12.ca.us

December Calendar

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

GIllian will be reading Sparky at an John L. Golden Elementary School in Rancho Cucamumga, CA.
5pm to 7:30 pm.

12400 Banyan Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 91739
Phone Julie Mercadel: 951-707-7298

October Calendar

Saturday, October 14th, 2006

Gillian doing Sparky book signing @ Borders Books
Brea, CA. 2 PM

429 South Associated Rd., Brea, CA. 92821
Phone: 714-672-0120

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

Gillian doing Sparky book signing @ Borders Books
Arcadia, CA. 2 PM

400 S. Baldwin Ave., Ste. 920-L, Arcadia, CA. 91007
Phone: 626-445-1320

Monday, October 16th, 2006

Gillian doing Sparky book signing @ Borders Books
Riverside, CA. 7 PM

3615 Riverside Plaza Drive, Riverside, CA. 91739
Phone: 909-646-7322

September Calendar

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

Sparky book now available on Amazon.com, Borders.com and BookSurge.com.

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

Gillian doing a reading at Tesoro de Valle School
Santa Clarita, CA. 6-7:30 PM

29171 Bernardo Way, Valencia, CA 91354
661-294-2600

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Press release circulated to over 150 media outlets announcing "Sparky the Wonderfish"
is now available worldwide.

August Calendar

Monday, August 7th, 2006

Sparky gifts and clothing now available!
Click the link.