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
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
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
Support the Walk to End #Alzheimer's, Jacksonville, IL Community Park, Sunday, Sept. 7, at noon. My PB, The Memory Jar, helps a child understand when a loved one has #dementia, dedicated to my aunt who had Alzheimer's. DM me for handouts on making a memory jar. #EndAlz
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Support the Walk to End #Alzheimer's, Jacksonville, IL Community Park, Sunday, Sept. 7, at noon. My PB, The Memory Jar, helps a child understand when a loved one has #dementia, dedicated to my aunt who had Alzheimer's. DM me for handouts on making a memory jar. #EndAlz
Jacksonville, Illinois vendor fair at the VFW on Saturday, August 16th. I'll be there autographing my picture books Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by.
August 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Jacksonville, Illinois vendor fair at the VFW on Saturday, August 16th. I'll be there autographing my picture books Cows Can't Be Clowns, The Memory Jar, and Grandpa's Barn. If you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by.
Jacksonville, IL, Downtown Jax First Thursday Merchant Fair, August 7 from 4-8 PM. Handmade goods, unique crafts, vintage treasures, and local produce from local artisans and small businesses. Family-friendly. I'll be there signing my picture books. Hope to see you there!
August 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Jacksonville, IL, Downtown Jax First Thursday Merchant Fair, August 7 from 4-8 PM. Handmade goods, unique crafts, vintage treasures, and local produce from local artisans and small businesses. Family-friendly. I'll be there signing my picture books. Hope to see you there!
Friday, August 1, I'll be at the Indian Hills Park in Springfield, IL to read my picture books. Fun activities follow after the reading.
July 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Friday, August 1, I'll be at the Indian Hills Park in Springfield, IL to read my picture books. Fun activities follow after the reading.
It's lovely when fan mail arrives like this one from my friend and critique partner, Suzy Leopold. She did an amazing job with the watercolor of the barn. Writers supporting Writers. The community of writers and illustrators are the best!
July 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It's lovely when fan mail arrives like this one from my friend and critique partner, Suzy Leopold. She did an amazing job with the watercolor of the barn. Writers supporting Writers. The community of writers and illustrators are the best!
How did I miss this? Barn Day was July 13! The perfect time to share my #PB Grandpa's Barn. This story is based on memories of my grandpa's barn. I loved exploring it as a child. Happy belated Barn Day!
July 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How did I miss this? Barn Day was July 13! The perfect time to share my #PB Grandpa's Barn. This story is based on memories of my grandpa's barn. I loved exploring it as a child. Happy belated Barn Day!
July 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
July 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM