Limelight Theatre
The play based on Emma's House of Sound was shown at Limelight Theatre in 2009 and received a grant from the St. Johns Cultural Council.
Activities
MJ's life with children, teachers, readers, and friends.
From theater performances to festival appearances, school moments, and library recognition, MJ's work has always been rooted in community.
Recent highlights
A cleaner view of MJ's appearances and recognition.
Limelight Theatre
St. Augustine Historical Society
Santa's Toys Disappear and Santa Visits St. Augustine were added to the archives at the St. Augustine Historical Society.
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
MJ donated books and met with reading specialist Elisha Zuaro, who agreed to help place selected books into braille.
Festivals and schools
Sharing stories beyond the page.
Dakota Help Me See the Light was selected at the Amelia Island Book Festival for MJ to speak to third and fourth grade children through the Author in the Schools literacy program.
MJ was also a Featured Author at the Florida Heritage Book Festival in St. Augustine for Emma's Freaky Sneakers.
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Personal moments
The heart behind the books.
MJ describes her life with children, teachers, other authors, and friends as part of the joy of storytelling.
Reading with family
Family members and young readers have shared MJ's books together, including readings of Dakota and conversations about favorite characters.
The Magic Closet
Children have long been curious about MJ's "Magic Closet," a playful symbol of imagination that appears in her Emma stories.
Community and classroom service
MJ has volunteered in elementary schools and local libraries, describing the work as her way of giving back to the community.