• Publication Season/Year: Fall, 2010
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Release Date: TBD
• ISBN (hardcover): 978-0-8109-8971-9

It’s a beautiful, cloudless summer day–perfect for the annual neighborhood celebration. Everything is running smoothly…until Momma burns the food!

AROUND OUR WAY is a lyrical, rhyming picture book; a contemporary story about a young girl’s love for her close-knit, diverse community.

The Author: Tameka Fryer Brown
Location: Charlotte, NC

Tameka Fryer Brown has gone from medical supply sales rep, to stay-at-home mom, to (now) children’s book author. She has worked with children of all ages in various church and volunteer organizations, and as a Teacher’s Assistant at her children’s Montessori school (ages 3-6) .

AROUND OUR WAY will be Tameka’s first published picture book. She is eager to share her journey and lessons learned with the creative minds of the next generation!

Author Visit Information

Tameka is willing to travel nationally.

Example presentations and workshops

• I LOOOOOVE PICTURE BOOKS (Interactive Story Time w/ Classic PBs): Grades K – 2
• I CAN DO THAT! (How I Became a Writer): Grades 2-5
• YOU…ON THE PAGE (Practical Tips for Creative Writers): Grades 6 and up

Honorarium and fees

Honorariums begin at $300. Amount varies based on workshop and length of visit. Travel, meal and lodging expenses may also apply. Special consideration may be given under certain circumstances.

Contact Information:

Blogger:  http://teebrown.blogspot.com

Related posts:

1. SOAR, ELINOR! by Tami Lewis Brown