Mary Cunningham, Author

*You inspired our students to read and write!  The personal account of your life and the photos you displayed gave us real life examples of the “text to self” and “text to world” connections that  good readers and writers make.  Thank you for sharing with us.  We can’t wait to have you return next year! Linda Crew, Media Specialist, Mt. Carmel Elementary

*The Pleasure was ours! !! GREAT TIME today! I can’t wait to watch you continue to be recognized for your wonderful writing abilities! Diersche Collins, Media Specialist, Mirror Lake Elementary

*Several of my students in the online reflection thanked me for your visit. I especially wanted you to know that your slide show was an excellent way to show how authors’ ideas often come from his or her personal life experiences. The photos of your (ancestors) were delightful. Again, thanks for taking the time to visit UWG with my students.  Ron Reigner – Associate Professor, Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction, University of West Georgia  

*Mary Cunningham was fabulous!  She engaged our kids and inspired them to write their own stories!  After hearing her talk about how she wrote “Cynthia’s Attic” those books just fly off the shelves! Let me know about the dates to come back to CHES!!!   Patty Morton, Ed.S., Media Specialist, Chapel Hill Elementary School

*Our students thoroughly enjoyed listening to you share your stories with them and the teachers felt your visit was a valuable experience for their classes. Candace Williams, Media Specialist, Villa Rica Elementary

*I thoroughly enjoyed your visit and I know the students did, too!  Karen Lane, Media Specialist, Glanton-Hinesman Elementary

Schedule – 2012

Schedule - 2011

11th Annual Author Extravaganza, Book Club Convention
Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Club,  Author booksigning -  Jan 13-16   Jefferson, TX

Nebo Elementary -  Jan 26, 2011   Dallas, Ga   Writing/ideas workshop

Annette Winn Elementary -  Feb 9, 2011   Lithia Springs, GA   Writing/ideas workshop

Winston Elementary -  Feb 16, 2011   Winston, Ga   Writing/ideas workshop

Mirror Lake Elementary -  Mar 3, 2011   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning   Villa Rica, GA

Ithica Elementary -  Apr 26 2011   Villa Rica, GA   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning

Union Elementary -  May 10, 2011   Temple, GA   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning

Hiram Elementary -  May 11, 2011   Hiram, GA   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning

Bright Star Elementary -  May 16, 2011   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning   Douglasville, GA

Arbor Station Elementary -  May 17, 2011   Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning   Douglasville, GA

Decatur Book Festival -   Booksigning   Sept. 3-4, 2011   Decatur, GA

MeccaFest -  Carrollton, GA   Oct. 8-9, 2011

South Candler Art Walk -  Oct. 15 – 3:00PM-6:00PM   Downtown Villa Rica, GA

Lithia Springs Elementary -  Oct. 19, 2011   Lithia Springs, GA   Speaking event/writing & ideas workshop/booksigning

Villa Rica Elementary -  Nov. 2, 2011   Villa Rica, GA   Speaking event/writing & ideas workshop/booksigning

Local Author Expo, Birmingham Public Library-  Dec 3, 2011   Birmingham, AL -booksigning

Nebo Elementary – Dec 8, 2011   Dallas, Ga   Writing/ideas workshop

Schedule – 2010

Villa Rica Elementary -  Mar 16, 2010

Multi-Cultural Festival -  March 18, 2010 Booksigning/Featured author Univ. of West Georgia Carrollton, GA

Almost Famous Authors Faire -  March 27, 2010 Green Tree Mall Clarksville, IN

20th Annual Bluegrass Springfest -  April 24th & 25 Villa Rica, GA

Glanton-Hindsman Elementary -  Apr 30, 2010 Speaking event/Writing workshop/booksigning Villa Rica, GA

Ithica Elementary -  May 6, 2010 Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning Villa Rica, GA

Mirror Lake Elementary -  May 7, 2010 Speaking event/writing workshop/booksigning Villa Rica, GA

University of West Georgia -  May 27, 2010 Speaking event Literature For the Young Child (Grad class) Carrollton, GA

Horton’s Books & Gifts -  June 17, 2010 Booksigning (770) 832-8021 410 Adamson Square Carrollton, GA 30117

Villa Rica Public Library -  July 20, 2010 Tween Book Club Villa Rica, GA

Decatur Book Festival -   Booksigning Sept. 4th-5th Decatur, GA

Ithica Elementary Fall Festival - Sept 25, 2010 Booksigning Villa Rica, GA

COMO 2010 -  Authors Reception & Booksigning -  October 14, 2010 6:10 pm – 7:15 pm Athens Classic Center Athens, Georgia

Burnett Elementary -  NOV. 4, 2010 Writing and Ideas Presentation Douglasville, GA 30134

Savannah Children’s Book Festival - Nov. 13, 2010 10:00AM-4:00PM Coastal Writer’s Circle Forsyth Park

Dorsett Shoals Elementary -  Nov 18, 2010 (TBT) Writing workshop Douglasville, GA

Corydon (Indiana) Intermediate School - Dec 3, 2010 Speaking event Corydon, IN

Harrison County Public Library -  DEC 4, 2010 11:00PM-2:00PM Corydon, IN 47112

Mt. Carmel Elementary -  Dec 8, 2010 Douglasville, GA Ideas/Writing workshop