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News and Updates - Updated 3/13/2008

THE FIRST EASTER (ISBN # 978-0-8249-54635) by Carol Heyer, in simple words and a gentle conversational style, tells of the tragic events of the last week of Jesus' life and the glorious first Easter Day. Young children will find this a perfect "first book" for understanding Easter.

Heyer's illustrations, with their rich and brilliant colors, will appeal to readers of all ages as they enter the world of Jesus and become participants in the events of THE FIRST EASTER.

The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

NOW AVAILABLE - Carol's first original story, HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS!

HUMPHREY has been getting fantastic reviews all over the place - here are links to a few of them:

PODCAST REVIEW - JUSTONEMOREBOOK.COM

BLOG - RUSHMORE KID

"We've all heard the story of the three wise men who brought their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. But what about the camels who carried them? Here is the story of Humphrey the camel and his long and cold journey to Bethlehem.

In addition to an engaging text and gorgeous, yet whimsical artwork, this story reminds children of the importance of the Christmas holiday and the true meaning of gift giving."

You can order copies of Humphrey's First Christmas directly from the publisher: Ideals Children's Books at: 1-800-586-2572.

ISBN-10: 0824955595
ISBN-13: 978-0824955595

You can also order the book from Amazon.com, or use the Booksense website to locate your local independent bookstore.

The launch for my 25th picture book, my silver anniversary book, HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS was amazing. It was a glorious day! Over sixty friends attended. There was a Humphrey cake and blanket cookies! The weather was wonderful, and everything was so much fun. It was held at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. We all got to see an animal show, which included an Emu and a Coyote! After the show we all went to another area to meet the guest star, "Humphrey!" aka Forest. I got to feed him carrots and pet him! The highlight of the day! All in all it was perfect! We had a blast!

Carol will be a guest at the 25th Annual Golden Gate Conference at Asilomar, where she will be presenting a breakout session entitled "How To Make A Living As An Illustrator."

Friday, February 22, 2008 3:00 pm - Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:00 pm

Asilomar Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Carol attended the International Christian Retail Show 2007 on July 10th and 11th in Atlanta, GA as a guest of Ideals to sign copies of her new book, HUMPHREY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS. HUMPHREY was featured on the Ideals catalog cover and on a full interior page.

From AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY: LIFE AND LITERATURE:

CAMARILLO LIBRARY

Join us for the grand opening of the new Camarillo Library on March 31, 2007, at 10:30 am. The new building is located at 4101 Las Posas Road, on the corner of Las Posas and Fieldgate, (805) 388-5222.

Programming for the children's room will include children's authors Carol Heyer, Alexis O'Neill, Joan Brandsfield Graham, Greg Trine, Kristine O'Connell George, Barbara Bietz, Jody Fickes Shapiro and June Sobel from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Carol will be making the following appearance:

AN EVENING WITH RAY BRADBURY: LIFE AND LITERATURE
Saturday, March 8th
7 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Library
1401 E. Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA

This event was organized by Carol Knowles. Reservations are required. Copies of a painting by Carol Heyer illustrating an adage by the author will be available for order. The original painting presented to the Library in 2005 will be on display.

2006 EVENTS

Carol will be making the following appearance:

PALM SPRINGS BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 22nd
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Children's Stage 2:10 p.m.
CAROL HEYER reading "Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude"

http://www.psbookfest.com/childrens_events.htm

Carol will be speaking on Monday, February 13th, 2006 at THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN at 8:00 pm. Her presentation is titled "From Start to Finish," looking at the creation of a picture book from storyboard to finished product.

Carol, R.L. LaFevers, Zilpha Keatley Snyder, and Mark London Williams recently presented at the 36th Annual AUTHOR-GO ROUND, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Over 600 children from 34 schools participated in the week long event.

L. to R. - Authors R.L. LaFevers, Carol Heyer, Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Mark London Williams and Coordinator, Instructional Media Services Steve Keithley.

Here are both sides of a snowflake that was painted for a charity called Robert's Snow.

Carol Heyer and Ray Bradbury

Photograph by Suzan Davis Atkinson.

The Ray Bradbury event was an amazing success, and it was so exciting for me to get to meet one of my longtime heroes, Ray Bradbury, and to get the chance to illustrate his words!

-- Carol Heyer

Click here to see other pictures from the Bradbury event!

The Storyopolis Hank Zipzer signing was a great success!

Matthew Abramowitz, owner of Storyopolis, along with Henry Winkler, Carol Heyer and Lin Oliver.

Photograph by Michael Thompson.

On Sunday, May 29 at 1:00pm we welcome actor/producer HENRY WINKLER and SCBWI director LIN OLIVER co-creators of the HANK ZIPZER series along with their super talented illustrator CAROL HEYER. Drop on by to hear the real funny stories that make the Zipzer series so delightful! Mr. Winkler, Ms. Oliver and Ms. Heyer will be available to sign books.

CAROL HEYER
SERIES ILLUSTRATOR HANK ZIPZER

Carol's paintings are no longer step back art. The Hank Zipzer line has been redesigned with her paintings directly on the cover.

Carol is also scheduled to appear at the SCBWI Los Angeles' Working Illustrators Retreat.

SCBWI Los Angeles
WORKING ILLUSTRATORS RETREAT
June 10, 11, & 12, 2005
Poverello of Assisi Retreat House
1519 Woodworth Street
San Fernando, CA

The book launch for Carol's latest picture book will be held at:

Adventures for Kids Bookstore
Jody Shapiro
3457 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
Tel: (805) 650-9688

There will be a "dramatic" reading of the book, cake and refreshments for all.

Please come and share in the fun!!

ONCE UPON A COOL MOTORCYCLE DUDE
Illustrator, Walker & Company 2005

Read the reviews!

K-LITE FM RADIO INTERVIEW

Carol was interviewed on the Gary and Catherine show on K-LITE 101.7 in Santa Barbara.

After the interview, Catherine borrowed Carol's book "Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude"
and read it at local schools for READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY.

The Ray Bradbury event has been rescheduled. Ray Bradbury and Carol will sign Carol's original painting done to illustrate his slogan and to commemorate the Fortieth Anniversary celebration of the city of Thousand Oaks. Carol Knowles, the organizer of the event, and Carol Heyer will present it to the Mayor of Thousand Oaks.

An Evening with Ray Bradbury
Presentation of an Original Painting by Carol Heyer

Sunday May 22, 2005
Mr. Bradbury will autograph his books starting at 6:15
7:00 p.m.
Thousand Oaks Library
1401 E. Janss Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA

Event Coordinator - Carol Knowles

I placed the young Ray Bradbury standing on the earth, but with his feet in the clouds. The books are emanating from the earth/Thousand Oaks Library and floating past the moon, the planets and out into the great learning library of the universe. I painted Ray Bradbury holding the planet mars in his hands, this was to illustrate his quotation and also to represent one of his most popular books, (and one of my favorites) THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES.

------ Carol Heyer