Debra Daugherty
@debradaugherty.bsky.social
Children's Book Author. Member SCBWI. SCBWI-IL representative for the Springfield area network. Author of The Memory Jar and Cows Can't Be Clowns. https://writing-for-children.webnode.com #authorvisit #schoolvisit #libraryvisit
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#Teachers #Librarians Schedule a Free 20 min Zoom-Virtual Author Visit for #ReadALOUDIllinois Day! I'd love to read one of my #PBs to your students. My schedule is full Dec. 5, but I'd be happy to read another day in Dec. DM for info. Books: Cows Can't Be Clowns. Grandpa's Barn. The Memory Jar.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Click on this link to read my latest author newsletter:
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At the Kidzeum Children's Museum in Springfield, Illinois, I read COWS CAN'T BE CLOWNS and THE MEMORY JAR. I loved the decorative platform for the reading.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
At the Kidzeum Children's Museum in Springfield, Illinois, I read COWS CAN'T BE CLOWNS and THE MEMORY JAR. I loved the decorative platform for the reading.
Look who shared an author showcase with me today at Kidzeum in Springfield, Illinois - Lisa Katzenberger. She read IT WILL BE OKAY and A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY.
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Look who shared an author showcase with me today at Kidzeum in Springfield, Illinois - Lisa Katzenberger. She read IT WILL BE OKAY and A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY.
#Teachers #Librarians Schedule a Free 20 min Zoom-Virtual Author Visit for #ReadALOUDIllinois Day! I'd love to read one of my #PBs to your students. My schedule is full Dec. 5, but I'd be happy to read another day in Dec. DM for info. Books: Cows Can't Be Clowns. Grandpa's Barn. The Memory Jar.
October 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#Teachers #Librarians Schedule a Free 20 min Zoom-Virtual Author Visit for #ReadALOUDIllinois Day! I'd love to read one of my #PBs to your students. My schedule is full Dec. 5, but I'd be happy to read another day in Dec. DM for info. Books: Cows Can't Be Clowns. Grandpa's Barn. The Memory Jar.
Happy heavenly birthday to my Aunt Luella who inspired The Memory Jar. She was born in 1913 on Halloween. #Alzheimers #Dementia #PB
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Happy heavenly birthday to my Aunt Luella who inspired The Memory Jar. She was born in 1913 on Halloween. #Alzheimers #Dementia #PB
Kidzeum in Springfield, IL, 412 E. Adams St., is featuring local children's book authors. My time slot is 11:30. Come for a fun day and meet the area authors. There will be book signings as well as author reads from 10 AM thru 3 PM, November 8, 2025. visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails...
Local Author Showcase
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October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Kidzeum in Springfield, IL, 412 E. Adams St., is featuring local children's book authors. My time slot is 11:30. Come for a fun day and meet the area authors. There will be book signings as well as author reads from 10 AM thru 3 PM, November 8, 2025. visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails...
My book’s featured on this year’s #SCBWIBookStop!
Stop by my page, explore the story, and grab a copy if it speaks to you. Let’s keep stories for kids shining bright.
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Stop by my page, explore the story, and grab a copy if it speaks to you. Let’s keep stories for kids shining bright.
www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...
October 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My book’s featured on this year’s #SCBWIBookStop!
Stop by my page, explore the story, and grab a copy if it speaks to you. Let’s keep stories for kids shining bright.
www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...
Stop by my page, explore the story, and grab a copy if it speaks to you. Let’s keep stories for kids shining bright.
www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...
If you're in the area, stop by. I'll be there autographing The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn.
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If you're in the area, stop by. I'll be there autographing The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn.
Last night, I saw my first rainbow cloud. Was driving, so I didn't get a photo, but this is what one looks like. It's a rare occurrence. Some believe it brings luck. Has anyone seen one?
October 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Last night, I saw my first rainbow cloud. Was driving, so I didn't get a photo, but this is what one looks like. It's a rare occurrence. Some believe it brings luck. Has anyone seen one?
Here's where I'll be Saturday. I'll be autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn.
October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here's where I'll be Saturday. I'll be autographing copies of my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn.
My first in-person school visit was a success! The kids loved that their teacher "volunteered" to be a clown as I read Cows Can't Be Clowns. She even played the kazoo on cue. Loved the questions and enthusiasm from the kids!
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October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My first in-person school visit was a success! The kids loved that their teacher "volunteered" to be a clown as I read Cows Can't Be Clowns. She even played the kazoo on cue. Loved the questions and enthusiasm from the kids!
Happy World's Kindness Day! Two great pictures books to read today - Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and Kindness is a Kite String by Michelle Schaub. Coming soon is my next #PB, Mr. Crumpet's Kindness Day Surprise. Spread some kindness today!
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October 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy World's Kindness Day! Two great pictures books to read today - Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and Kindness is a Kite String by Michelle Schaub. Coming soon is my next #PB, Mr. Crumpet's Kindness Day Surprise. Spread some kindness today!
Happy National Farmers Day! Farmers are heroes of the Heartland. They keep our families fed. This is a great day to read Grandpa's Barn. Memories of my own grandfather, a lifelong farmer, and his barn inspired the story. For fun, read Cows Can't Be Clowns.
October 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy National Farmers Day! Farmers are heroes of the Heartland. They keep our families fed. This is a great day to read Grandpa's Barn. Memories of my own grandfather, a lifelong farmer, and his barn inspired the story. For fun, read Cows Can't Be Clowns.
#authors I have booked my first in-person school visit for this month. I've done lots of zoom visits and have read to children at several libraries, but this is my first face-to-face visit with a classroom. Any suggestions on how to make this visit fun and memorable for the kids?
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October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#authors I have booked my first in-person school visit for this month. I've done lots of zoom visits and have read to children at several libraries, but this is my first face-to-face visit with a classroom. Any suggestions on how to make this visit fun and memorable for the kids?
Authors Cindy Ladage, Debra Daugherty, Jo Salazar and Alaina Griffin at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, October 4.
October 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Authors Cindy Ladage, Debra Daugherty, Jo Salazar and Alaina Griffin at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, October 4.
Where to find me: Oct. 11, Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th, Springfield, IL. Fall Festival, 11-3; Oct. 18, St. Joseph Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL. Arts & Crafts Fair, 8:30-3; Oct. 25, Concordia Lutheran School, 2300 E. Wilshire, Springfield, IL. Fall Craft Fair. 9-2 PM.
October 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Where to find me: Oct. 11, Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. 7th, Springfield, IL. Fall Festival, 11-3; Oct. 18, St. Joseph Church, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL. Arts & Crafts Fair, 8:30-3; Oct. 25, Concordia Lutheran School, 2300 E. Wilshire, Springfield, IL. Fall Craft Fair. 9-2 PM.
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Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.
September 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.
Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.
September 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Author Fair this Saturday at the Prairie Skies Public Library in Pleasant Plains, IL. I look forward to seeing everyone and sharing my story.
Had a great time at Loami's Memorial Park. Met some lovely people, passed out Illinois Reads bookmarks to the kids, and signed some books!
September 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Had a great time at Loami's Memorial Park. Met some lovely people, passed out Illinois Reads bookmarks to the kids, and signed some books!
This Saturday, Sept 27, Loami, IL is having a vendor market on the square, a pancake and sausage fundraiser, and a village-wide garage sale. I'll be there with my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Come out, shop, eat pancakes, and have a great time!
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September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This Saturday, Sept 27, Loami, IL is having a vendor market on the square, a pancake and sausage fundraiser, and a village-wide garage sale. I'll be there with my picture books, The Memory Jar, Cows Can't Be Clowns, and Grandpa's Barn. Come out, shop, eat pancakes, and have a great time!
Read to your children. They will love it!
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Read to your children. They will love it!
While at the Petersburg Harvest Fest, I just knew I'd run into a family member. Sure enough, this gentleman came by my tent and when he saw my book, Grandpa's Barn, which I had dedicated to Grandpa Anton Reiser, he bought it. Turned out we're 2nd cousins! Selfie with Cousin Bob.
September 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
While at the Petersburg Harvest Fest, I just knew I'd run into a family member. Sure enough, this gentleman came by my tent and when he saw my book, Grandpa's Barn, which I had dedicated to Grandpa Anton Reiser, he bought it. Turned out we're 2nd cousins! Selfie with Cousin Bob.
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. My aunt Luella had Alzheimer's, and I was her caregiver. She inspired my story, The Memory Jar, about a grandmother who had dementia and her granddaughter who found a way to connect with her. Here's a photo of Aunt Luella, & the book she inspired. #Alzheimer #dementia
September 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. My aunt Luella had Alzheimer's, and I was her caregiver. She inspired my story, The Memory Jar, about a grandmother who had dementia and her granddaughter who found a way to connect with her. Here's a photo of Aunt Luella, & the book she inspired. #Alzheimer #dementia
Here's where I'll be Saturday, autographing my picture books. Tons of fun for the whole family. Minutes away from Abraham Lincoln's New Salem site.
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Here's where I'll be Saturday, autographing my picture books. Tons of fun for the whole family. Minutes away from Abraham Lincoln's New Salem site.
Happy Grandparents Day! Great books to share with children this day are The Memory Jar and Grandpa's Barn. I'll be reading both books at the Hillsboro, Illinois Public Library tomorrow, September 7, at 4:00 PM.
September 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy Grandparents Day! Great books to share with children this day are The Memory Jar and Grandpa's Barn. I'll be reading both books at the Hillsboro, Illinois Public Library tomorrow, September 7, at 4:00 PM.