Monday, August 31, 2009

Trip to New Orleans Confirmed!!! (Sept 13-18, 2009)


Regarding my "Sparky the Wonderfish Hope & Literacy Tour: New Orleans", so much is happening very fast... I am traveling to Arroyo Grande to visit my friend Joanie September 4 thrugh 6, both for her birthday (I will also pick up my Sparky the Wonderfish Costume, made by her sister for my Sparky events) and plan for my New Orleans trip this month (Sept. 13 to 18 to meet and location scout). We are using this "story of how love creates magic" to help rebuild Hope & Literacy along the New Orleans disaster areas. The project is aimed toward the educational wants and needs of the children effected by these disasters. I will reach 20 schools, 5 libraries and 2 hospitals. I am planning a Concert Fundraiser to conclude my tour in New Orleans next year, which will raise money to build at least one new green school and library. I plan on a meeting with the "Make it Right" foundation... Upon completion of this project/documentary, I will leave behind an agenda of mentoring students to read & write at that school and library!

Note: It has been my singular vision... what I want from my book of 'love creating magic' is to encourage and give back... I am thrilled to see it earnestly taking hold!

Gillian and Sparky the Wonderfish

See you soon!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Barnes & Noble Photos from Long Beach Sat. 8-22-09!








Hello-
The book event went well. I was told not that many kids go to this location.
The kids that were there were pretty cute. The parents said it would be OK to show photos.
This week coming up I don't have any specific Sparky events planned so I will be continuing my NOLA research for my Sparky Hope & Literacy tour. I also sold autographed books to a woman who is going to auction them to raise money for autism. That feels good!

Enjoy the photos!

Gillian

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Totz Only Event Photos 8-20-09!




Hi -
We shot video for the most part, so I only have a couple of still photos from this event.
We had a good time! I had merchandise with me as well as books, coloring pages and stickers, creepers, bibs, book bags, buttons etc. 35 kids were there as well as 20 parents... Totz Only is a very cute store, I recommend it highly!!! Very great and original clothes and toys on sale there!

Talk soon,

Gillian & Sparky the Wonderfish

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

iPhone Video Barnes & Noble - The Grove, Kids Entering... 8-18-09



Hello-

We have begun filming events leading up to my Gulf Coast, New Orleans Parish Documentary, "Sparky the Wonderfish Hope & Literacy Tour". Most of what we shot today is on a bigger HD camera so it sits on the hard drive for awhile... Suffice it to say, I wanted to show a little something from todays event so I grabbed an iPhone and shot the 100+ kids just starting to arrive... It was a great event! We all had fun. I read Sparky twice due to popular demand and new people coming in... We also COLORED Sparky and I gave FREE stickers! The book pages were projected on a big screen behind me so, the kids had better viewing!

Check it out!

Talk soon,
Gillian & Sparky

Sparky at the 8th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair (Sun. October 4, 2009 - All Day)!

8TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR

8TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR

Sunday, October 4, 2009 10AM to 6PM West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood

400+ AUTHORS & ARTISTS Literary legends, celebrity guests, poets, storytellers & LA authors

CHILDREN’S AREA Kids’ Stage with storytelling, music, theater & dance. Arts, crafts & games hosted by exhibitors


***Gillian & Sparky the Wonderfish will receive BOOTH Assignments soon and will keep you posted!


Roz Helfand
Coordinator
West Hollywood Book Fair
323-848-6515
rhelfand@weho.org

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Gillian Reads & Signs at TOTZ ONLY, (August 20, 11:00AM)!

FREE
EVENT

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presents
SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT
Storytelling, Singing, and Booksigning

GILLIAN LEE HUTSHING
"SPARKY THE WONDERFISH"

Gillian Hutshing

Thursday, August 20, 2009
11:00 am - 12:00 pm




About The Book. . .
Sparky the Wonderfish: A Story of How Love Creates Magic is a charming true story of triumph over adversity. Based on a true story, Sparky the Wonderfish, is about a little girl who manages to save a tiny feeder fish from becoming dinner for six ferocious Oscar fish. Although feeder fish aren't expected to live longer than days, the real-life Sparky lived happily for thirteen years in his bowl, and thanks to the little girl in the story, the fictional Sparky thrives as well,


About The Author. . .

Gillian Lee Hutshing knows a good story when she sees one. As a feature film editor in Los Angeles, she has worked with acclaimed director's Sir Ridley Scott, Peter Weir, Kevin Costner among others. Sparky the Wonderfish is a story of how love creates magic. Gillian is currently working on a series of books to teach children big words in a fun and humorous way. She is also involved in many children's charities and literacy programs throughout the US.

To Learn More About Gillian Hutshing, Visit Her Website:

www.gillianleehutshing.com


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AND OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AT TOTZ ONLY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:


www.totzonly.com

We hope to see you there....
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