WRITE UP OUR ALLEY is a group of children’s book authors and illustrators dedicated to putting quality books into the hands and hearts of children. We provide a variety of resources and expertise to teachers, librarians, parents and booksellers. Welcome!

[ May 25, 2009; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Stop in at Mystic Seaport during Lobster Days and meet Connecticut resident Cat Urbain, author of Manuel and the Lobsterman.

[ May 16, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join A.C.E. Bauer, Deborah Freedman, Kathleen Kudlinski, Cat Urbain and 50 other children’s and young adult authors at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 until 4:00 p.m. There will be hundreds of books to browse, author & illustrator presentations, arts & crafts, cooking, workshops, and food. At the Hudson Middle [...]

[ May 2, 2009; ] Kate Duke will be one of three local children’s book authors reading and autographing their books at the Ansonia Literacy Fair, in Ansonia, CT. This will be a fun, interactive family event to educate families on how to use children’s literature and household items to reinforce literacy skills taught in school. Prendergast School, 59 Finney [...]