Lois V. Harris
Children's Author

Look under Quick Links on this page to order my books


Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist

Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter

My Events

Window at The Edmonds Bookshop

March 23, 24 & 25, 2010---The 2010 Young Authors Conference
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA

April 1, 2010 11 AM
Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist Reading
"Special Storytime"
University Book Store
Mill Creek Town Center
15311 Main St.
Mill Creek, WA

April 10-11, 2010
Local Success Panelist
The Society of Children's Writers & Illustrators
Spring Conference
Redmond, WA

April 19-25, 2010
Kids' Book Author of the Week
GRAND Magazine
Grandmagazine.com

April 27, 2010 7 PM
Ultimate Tuesday Storyteller
Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
Seattle, WA

April 28, 2010---The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators "Inside Story"
Mockingbird Books
7220 Woodlawn Ave.
Seattle, WA

May 1, 2010 1 PM
Reading & Signing
Mockingbird Books
7220 Woodlawn Ave.
Seattle, WA

June 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
Presentation & Slideshow
Mount Vernon City Library
Mount Vernon, WA

I am available for book signings and speaking engagements. Contact me at my email address under Quick Links, or Pelican's Sales Dept. and Promotion Dept. at (800) 843-1724 or (888) 5-PELICAN.

For school/​library visits, contact me or Caitlin Smith, Pelican's School Sales Manager, at (800) 843-1724, ext. 319. Possible topics include: "The Making of a Children's Book", the interactive "Writing Exciting Nonfiction", and the inspiring "Follow Your Dreams."

Since the release of my book, I have enjoyed signing copies in Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, and British Columbia. Here are some stores selling my book.

The Secret Garden Bookshop
2214 N.W. Market St.
Seattle, WA 98107

Barnes & Noble
University Village
Seattle, WA

Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA

Seattle Art Museum
Gift Shop
1300 First Ave.
Seattle, WA

University Book Stores
University District, Seattle, Bellevue and
Mill Creek, WA

Third Place Books
Lake Forest Park Towne Centre
17171 Bothell Way N.E.
Lake Forest Park, WA

Watermark Book Co.
612 Commercial Ave.
Anacortes, WA

Village Books
in old Fairhaven
1200 11th St.
Bellingham, WA

Griffin Bay Bookstore
155 Spring St.
Friday Harbor, WA

Mostly Books
3126 Harborview Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA

Museum of Northwest Art
Gift Shop
121 S. First St.
La Conner, WA

Barnes & Noble
1530 Black Lake Blvd.
Olympia, WA

Cannon Beach Book Co.
130 N. Hemlock St.
Cannon Beach, OR

Kidsbooks
Vancouver, North Vancouver, and
South Surrey
British Columbia, Canada

The Children's Bookshop
2436 Beacon Ave.
Sidney, B.C., Canada

Borders Books & Music
4303 Nawiliwili Road
Lihue, Kauai, HI

Legion of Honor Museum
Gift Shop
Lincoln Park
San Francisco, CA

The Edmonds Bookshop
111 Fifth Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA

If you happen to spot my book somewhere else, please let me know.

Selected Works

BOOK
Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist
Biography about the famous Cowboy Artist and storyteller
BOOK
Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter
Biography of one of the world's greatest Impressionist painters
L.A. Times - Fiction
"Mary's Art Lesson"
Ten-year-old Mary Cassatt learns about art from a well-known artist.
Magazine - Nonfiction
"Lavender's Blue"
How pioneers used lavender, plus present-day activities with the herb
"Nose Twisters"
All about the peppery-smelling nasturtium plant!