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DJ Brandon Judy Bradbury RCBF 2024

Pictured with my books, and fellow children’s book author, Judy Bradbury, at The Rochester Children’s Book Festival in November

DJ Brandon 2024 Childrens Book Festival

February 2024 Book Launch for Tell Me Why the Jack Pine Grows

Alice, Ever After Books Event

With fellow children’s book authors, Judy Bradbury (left) and Patty Wurster (right).

Alice, Ever After Books Event
Alice, Ever After Books Event

“DJ Brandon launched her book, Tell Me Why the Jack Pine Grows, during the Comic Book Club held at the Lancaster Public Library to a captive audience. Everyone enjoyed the event and I cannot wait for her next book so she can return again for another successful book launch.”

Meagan Carr, Youth Services Librarian

Judy Bradbury Blog Post-1-17-24
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“My special thanks to friend, fellow Children’s Book Author, and Literacy Specialist, Judy Bradbury for the in-depth article and interview on her Children’s Book Corner blog this month (January 2024), featuring Tell Me Why the Jack Pine Grows.”

Read the full article here

How Characters Control The Narrative

“Readers often believe that authors choose the stories they will write and then take the ‘driver’s seat,’ in full control of the narrative as it moves forward. But that isn’t always so. Sometimes, it happens like this: A fictional character approaches and lightly taps your shoulder. You’re thinking of sending her away….”

View the full article on the West 44 Books Blog.

Rochester Childrens Book Festival 2023

Signing in as a volunteer at the Rochester Children’s Book Festival November 2023.
It was an amazing day at this bustling event!

“Meet The Author and Illustrator”

Buffalo, NY @ Alice, Ever After Books

Alice, Ever After Books Event
Alice, Ever After Books Event

D.J. Brandon at Alice, Ever After Books, along with Graveyard Gruber illustrator, Jessica Gadra.

“Part of the magic of visiting a bookstore is getting a chance to meet real authors! Deb (D.J. Brandon) brought that magic to our shop when she visited. Our whole audience was drawn to her story as she read, and they were overjoyed to get their books signed!”

Megan Howe, Owner, Alice, Ever After Books