I am so excited to visit many local bookstores and businesses this spring to celebrate moms and dads with my picture books, “Call Your Father” and “Call Your Mother.”
Here is my schedule so far! This is subject to change; the best way to stay posted is to follow my author page on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads, or to join my newsletter.
All of these events are free! However, do check out the details pages, as getting RSVPs is always helpful.
For the grownups: Tuesday, April 14, 11:15 am, Instagram live with author Dara Henry
Author Dara Henry and I will do a quick live to celebrate the official launch day for “Call Your Father.” We’ll talk about our books and childhood literacy.
Follow Dara and @tracycgold on Insta to watch live or later.
Saturday April 25, Park Books and Lit Collab in Severna Park, MD, 11 am
Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with story time and a craft! The first 12 people to preorder “Call Your Mother” will receive a special bracelet set.
Saturday April 25, Charm City Books in Baltimore City, MD, 3 pm
Indie Bookstore Day, afternoon version! We’re going to do a story time and a special star-making craft. Your kid’s Mother’s Day present can be made here! The first 12 people to preorder “Call Your Mother” or “Call Your Father” will receive a special necklace set.
Sunday April 26, Park Books on Main, Sykesville, MD, 11 am
Storytime and craft. Special mommy and me bracelets for first 12 preorders here as well!
Enjoy the Farmer’s Market while you’re in town, but do build in some extra time for parking.
Saturday, May 2, Spring festival at Beaumont Pottery in Phoenix, MD, 10 am to 5 pm
This shop is one of my favorite places in Baltimore County, and I’m so excited to take part in their annual spring fair. This fair is on the way from Baltimore City to the spring festival at beautiful Ladew Gardens, and totally worth a stop. (Pssst, are you a fellow local author? Want to come table with me and keep me company! Reach out!) There is no better place to stock up on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts. I’ll also have some free crafts at my table.
More info about Beaumont Pottery
Saturday May 16, Storytime at Snug Books in Lauraville, MD, 10:30 am
Story time and craft. Grab brunch at Zeke’s while you’re basically next door!
More details to come, but check out the bookstore in the meantime
For the grownups: Thursday, May 21, 7 pm, Online, “Pathways to Publishing” panel with Kathy MacMillan, Daniel Swanson, and Tracy Gold
More details; register in advance to receive the recording or watch live
Saturday May 23, Rhyme Time at the Farm at Tranquillity Manor Farm in Monkton, MD, 11 am
I am so excited to join visiting author Amanda Rowe for a story time and animal meet and greet!
More details here–please RSVP to this one so we can bring the right supplies.
Saturday, June 6, Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival, Easton, MD, all day
This is an incredible book fest, with free book vouchers for any kids who join the summer reading challenge. I’m so excited to be heading back here!
Sunday, June 14, The Ivy Bookshop at Kenilworth, in Towson, MD, 10 am
Join us for a story time and special craft to celebrate dads. Your kid’s Father’s Day present can be made here!
Details pending, but check out The Ivy Bookstore in the meantime.
