
Let’s talk Plants! Plant Sale and Lemonade Stand
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food? How about a mini food forest? Do you have an area of full sun with plentiful dirt? You can do this! Join us between 8- 12noon and exchange plants or cuttings with friends ! You arrange and meet up with local foodies at our location. We love to chat healthy eating and plants!
We have local plants and ice cold lemonade for a donation too! We start at 8 AM and will stay open until 12 noon! The plants are more beautiful than last year and we SOLD out fast so you better hurry! You can message me from this posting on social media for the address. We will see you on the date posted here!

LEGO derby build and RACE
Bring your LEGOS to a fun group of racing enthusiasts! This is a family event so please enjoy accompanying your children. This is a great event for all ages. We will enjoy building a derby style LEGO and racing it on a track for a win! Prizes will be awarded at an exciting raffle and friends will be made! There will also be pizza and lemonade so don’t forget to get your free ticket! Register as soon as the link is open. Location TBA, so stay posted.

Guest Speaker
We can’t wait to see all of our little friends at the YMCA here in Lakewood Ranch for a time of sharing about Kenya, Commit Ministries and all that God is doing! We are excited to craft with you and meet you!

I want to write a children’s book!
Do you want to write a children’s book? Join me face to face for an open forum of questions and some fun tips to help get you started on your journey! I will give you a crash course and set you up for a get it done checklist without excuses. The location is TBA and this class is designed for adults and young writers. I will post the registration link soon so stay posted.

Puppet Make and Take Class
Do you like to make puppets? Join us for a fun family class making all kinds of sock puppets that will make you laugh! Then we will have a little show! This is a family event, please no unaccompanied children.
This is a free class at SELBY LIBRARY In Sarasota, Fl. Your supplies are free but you must register how many total in your family. You can do this via text or on our Facebook Event Page.
Stay posted here for registration event link and fun details as well. Please remember that SELBY Library has a two hour parking limit.
The SELBY Library
1331 1st St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Closed

Let’s go to Kenya
Do you want to DO more than just hear about making a difference? Have you ever been on a mission trip? How can you help from home? Join me as I take you on a journey to Kenya. I will share some exciting events happening RIGHT NOW in Kenya that you can be apart of! I have some encouraging stories to tell you about students and families across the world that are changing lives, There will also be delicious refreshments and maybe you will meet some new friends! Location TBA, Possible time change as well
Puppet and Marionette Show at Love Works Again Christian Bookstore
Welcome my fellow story tellers and adventure seekers! Are you ready for another puppet and Marionette show? This one is kid produced and all our puppeteers will be kids too! Come join us at Love Works again Christian Bookstore for a great show! There will be giveaways and refreshments as well as a great selection of books to choose from. We hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE Digital Art Class for Beginners on ipad with an ipencil using Procreate
Hello Digital artists! I’m sure if you have struggled with the transition from paper to iPad or digital sketch pad we can be friends! I have been hard at work on the illustrations for Pirate Lydia and The Dragons but this time we are DIGITAL, CMYK …. And all that other jargon that basically means, we can skip a few steps in publishing!
So, if you would like some baby steps in illustrating with these specific three tools in the title, I’m your girl! Book your spot quickly as there are only eight slots for this class! We can’t wait to see you! Secure your spot today for only $5 at this link STAY POSTED
Grab your iPad, ipencil and get onto procreate. I will see you at class! Location TBA in Bradenton, Florida Area

Neighborhood Plant Swap, Shop and Lemonade Stand
This month of August we will be hosting a neighborhood swap, shop and Lemonade Stand! You are welcome to arrange an agreeable swap and meet up at the event. There wil be cool lemonade, great little plants for sale or swap too! We have free pocket Bibles and of course copies of our books for sale. We hope to see you there! 2116 58th Avenue Drive West Bradenton, Fl 34207 Friday 9 AM- 12 noon August 9th 2024

Book Sale and Marionette Show
There will be a reading of The Tooth Mama by yours truly!
Brave Enough Books has been generously invited to host a spectacular event! We will have a wonderful time together at Love Works Again Bookstore here in sunny Manatee! Please invite your friends for a morning of JOY and LAUGHTER ! This event is free for everyone young and old. There will be opportunities to give, shop or even donate to a life saving local and international ministry.
Here is what to expect throughout the event…..
A reading of The Tooth Mama by Jamie
A Marionette show featuring the wonders of C.S. Lewis and scenes from Narnia
Book Signing & Shopping
Gifts and Surprises for young readers
Moola for Milk Kick Off ( A voluntary Fundraiser for the purchase of dairy cows for our Kenyan students! )
We can’t wait to meet all of our new fans and visit with our friends, see ya there!
Blessings,
Brave Enough Books

Marionettes and Puppets shows
We have a student led production that is a feast for the eyes! We enjoy performing each show for groups local libraries, local schools, churches, fundraisers and festivals! Send us an email so we can connect and book a show for you. Our next show will be at Selby Library in Sarasota on October 6th. There is capacity in the conference room for thirty so make sure you are on time. We can’t wait to see you!