Stories by the Garden

During the six weeks of summer programs, FSP hosts Stories by the Garden on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.  Maine authors and illustrators present children's stories and activities. Free and open to the public. Bring a picnic lunch and stay to enjoy the island!

Past presenters include National Book Award winning author Phil Hoose, Katie Clark, Annie Sibley O'Brien, Scott Nash, Cathryn Falwell, Jamie Hogan, Reza Jalali, and Sarah Thompson.  This year's dates and presenters are listed below. Click here for a printable schedule.

2011 Dates & Presenters

June 22 Amy MacDonald - author of Little Beaver and the Big Front Tooth

June 29      Beth Cadena - author of SUPERSISTER

July 6          Jeannie Brett - illustrator of My Cat, Coon Cat

July 13        Ellie Chase - of Little Music Makers performs silly songs and stories

July 20        Lindy Shapiro - global storytelling

July 27        Cathryn Falwell - author of Pond Babies, Scoot! and Turtle Splash