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World Read Aloud Day 2025 by Margie Markarian
Kid's Korner, School Events

World Read Aloud Day 2025

I felt like royalty at this castle-themed school library on World Read Aloud Day! There was even a Knight in Shining Armor present! Thank you to the school’s wonderful librarian,
Posted on February 6, 2025 Comments Off on World Read Aloud Day 2025
Back to Where My Love of Picture Books Began! by Margie Markarian
Community Event

Back to Where My Love of Picture Books Began!

So much fun sharing my picture book with kids at the West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, where my love of picture books began!
Posted on November 25, 2024 Comments Off on Back to Where My Love of Picture Books Began!
Happy Halloween from The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat by Margie Markarian
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Happy Halloween from The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat

Trick or Treat! Even a storybook princess likes to change it up a bit at Halloween! Picture books make a sweet addition to your little pumpkin’s spooky trick or treat
Posted on October 24, 2019 Comments Off on Happy Halloween from The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat
If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes, Salty Air and Storytime . . . by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events, Events, Kid's Korner

If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes, Salty Air and Storytime . . .

. . .then you were sure to find me on old Cape Cod at Eight Cousins Books in Falmouth, MA, on 7/16! Such a “quaint little village in the square!”
Posted on July 18, 2019 Comments Off on If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes, Salty Air and Storytime . . .
Royally Fun Storytime! by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events, Community Event, Events

Royally Fun Storytime!

Storytime was lots of fun with these characters! Even the grownups got in on the act. Thanks for hosting me in your beautiful space, Aesop’s Fable Books! Holliston, Mass. is
Posted on June 15, 2019 Comments Off on Royally Fun Storytime!
Stop in for Princess Storytime at Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, Holliston, MA by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events, Community Event, Events, Kid's Korner

Stop in for Princess Storytime at Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, Holliston, MA

Psyched for storytime at Aesop’s Fable, a beautiful new bookstore in lovely downtown Holliston, MA. I’m bringing hats and props for a royally fun time. Mark your calendar for Saturday,
Posted on May 16, 2019 Comments Off on Stop in for Princess Storytime at Aesop’s Fable Bookstore, Holliston, MA
Grand Time at NYC’s Strand Bookstore . . . by Margie Markarian
Bookstore Events, Press, What's New

Grand Time at NYC’s Strand Bookstore . . .

Look what I found while stocking up on children’s books at the Strand Bookstore in New York City! This place really does have miles and miles of books, including The
Posted on January 20, 2019 Comments Off on Grand Time at NYC’s Strand Bookstore . . .
My First Podcast! by Margie Markarian
Press, What's New

My First Podcast!

Making waves–the air waves, that is! What fun chatting about fairy tales, entrepreneurial princesses, and ways to spread kindness with  Jedlie’s Reading With Your Kids podcast on IHeart Radio on
Posted on January 2, 2019 Comments Off on My First Podcast!
Storytelling Fun at Barrington Books Retold in Cranston, RI by Margie Markarian
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Storytelling Fun at Barrington Books Retold in Cranston, RI

The Princess and all her friends from the Cafe on the Moat had another fun storytelling event! Bookseller Ruth Lesperance played a super Royal Baker! Thanks to the team at
Posted on November 19, 2018 Comments Off on Storytelling Fun at Barrington Books Retold in Cranston, RI
“Storming the Castle” in Gloucester! by Margie Markarian
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“Storming the Castle” in Gloucester!

It’s extra fun “storming the castle” when you meet fairy tale fans along the way! Nice to meet you, Ellie and Jack! (Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester, MA)
Posted on September 1, 2018 Comments Off on “Storming the Castle” in Gloucester!