Meet the authors, hear them onlineMeet the authors, hear them online
The authors of Dream It Do It are conducting exciting workshops based on the book at bookstores, schools, and houses of worship throughout the country. Dates will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed. They will also sign copies of the book. Feel free to call the host facility for details and ask your favorite bookstore or club to invite Sharon or Graciela to speak.
January 8, 2005: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida:
Co–author Sharon Cook and dream achiever Beverley Berlin Mas (pages 88 –89 of Dream It Do It) spoke to 45 members of the first “Dream It Do It Club” at the Eissey Campus of Palm Beach Community College from 10 a.m. to noon. Want to start a “Dream It Do It Club” in your community or your school? Contact Daniel Lauber at 708/366–5200 (weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chicago time).
Speaking Engagements |
February 19, 2005: Desert Hot Springs, California
Co–author Sharon Cook conducted a Dream It Do It Mini–Workshop at the Desert Hot Springs Public Library, 11691 West Drive in Desert Hot Springs, CA (phone: 760/329–5926).
February 12, 2005: City of Industry, California
Co–author Sharon Cook appeared at Borders Books & Music at 1600 S. Azusa Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91748 (phone: 626/913-9344) for a “Dream It Do It” Workshop and book signing.
February 5, 2005: Montclair, California
Co–author Sharon Cook appeared at Borders Books & Music at 5055 S. Plaza Lane, Montclair, CA 91763 (phone: 909/625-0424) for a “Dream It Do It” Workshop and book signing.
January 25, 2005: Desert Hot Springs, California October 12, 2004: Loveland, Colorado June 30, 2004: Chandler, Arizona Send an email to our Media Relations guru Jenn Atkin at Planning/Communications or call us at 708/366–5200 June 29, 2004: Glendale, Arizona June 18, 2004: Mesa, Arizona June 17, 2004: Tucson, Arizona April 29, 2004: Palm Springs, California: April 17: Fort Collins, Colorado March 28, 2004: Westminster, Colorado March 21, 2004: Riverside, California March 20, 2004: Fullerton, California March 13, 2004: Salt Lake City, Utah Feb. 28, 2004: Prescott, Arizona Feb. 21, 2004: Cheyenne, Wyoming Feb. 21, 2004: Kingman, Arizona Feb. 13, 2004: Longmont, Colorado January 17, 2004: Fort Collins, CO Dec. 20, 2003: Flagstaff, Arizona
Co–author Sharon Cook spoke at Soroptimist Women's Group of Desert Hot Springs at the Soroptimist House of Hope, Inc., 13525 Cielo Azul Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.
At noon, Graciela Sholander spoke about reviving and fulfilling your dreams and Dream It Do It at the Loveland Public Library, 300 Adams Ave., Loveland, CO 80537 (phone: 970/962–2665).
Sharon Cook and Marigold Linton conducted a “Dream It Do It” workshop and book signing at Borders Books & Music in the Chandler Pavilions shopping center on the southeast corner of Ray Road and I-10 (870 N 54th Street, Chandler, AZ 85226; 480/961-4915). Linton is featured along with Lance Armstrong in Chapter 5 on Courage. Fifty years ago this year she became the first Native American from a California reservation to attend college.
weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time.
At 7 p.m., Sharon Cook and Marigold Linton conducted a two–hour “Dream It Do It” workshop and book signing for 25 people at Borders Books & Music (7320 W Bell, Glendale, AZ 85308; 623/487-9110). Linton is featured along with Lance Armstrong in Chapter 5 on Courage. Fifty years ago this year she became the first Native American from a California reservation to attend college.
At 7 p.m., Sharon Cook conducted a “Dream It Do It” workshop and book signing at Borders Books & Music, North of Highway 60 on Alma School Road (1361 S Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210; 480/833-2244).
At 7 p.m., Sharon Cook conducted a “Dream It Do It” workshop and book signing at Borders Books & Music, North Oracle Road between Limberlost Drive and Wetmore Road (4235 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705; 520/292-1331).
Sharon Cook spoke and signed books at the Renowned Street Fair of Palm Springs on April 29th, starting at 6 p.m. The event, which brings together authors, artists, and celebrities, is sponsored by Celebrity Books, 182 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, (760) 320-6575.
Graciela Sholander spoke at the 8th annual Poudre Valley Author Day, at the University Bookstore, Colorado State University, Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Parking is free. For more information, call Linda Maestas, 970-491-3987.
Graciela Sholander conducted a “Dream It Do It Workshop,” at Barnes & Noble Westminster (9370 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80030; 303-426-7733) from 2 to 3 p.m.
Sharon Cook at B. Dalton in Riverside, CA, (2010 Galeria @ Tyler Mall, Riverside, CA 92503, 909-687-7373). Sharon was joined by George Fullerton (co-inventor of the Fender guitar) and Connie Brady, both featured in Dream It Do It. March 21, 2004, 1 p.m. Newspaper article in the Riverside Press Enterprise on March 18.
Sharon Cook at Barnes & Noble, Fullerton , CA, (1923 West Malvern Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833, 714-871-9855), 2 p.m. Sharon was joined by George Fullerton (co-inventor of the Fender guitar) and Connie Brady, both featured in Dream It Do It, Sharon was born in Fullerton. The Fender Guitar Museum is in Fullerton.
Graciela Sholander at Barnes & Noble Sugarhouse (1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 463-2610, 2 p.m.
Sharon Cook at Hastings, Prescott, AZ (940 Willow Rd.), Prescott AZ 86301, (928) 776-8764), 3 to 5 p.m.
Graciela Sholander at Barnes & Noble in Cheyenne, WY, (1851 Dell Range Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009, 307-632-3000), February 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sharon Cook at Hastings in Kingman, AZ, (3153 N Stockton Hill Rd., Kingman AZ 86401, (928) 753-1012). 2 p.m.
Graciela Sholander at Borders in Longmont, CO, (1101 S Hover Rd., Longmont CO 80501, (303) 684-6446) on February 13, 7 to 8 p.m.
Graciela Sholander at Barnes & Noble in Fort Collins, CO Saturday, Jan 17 — sold about 20 copies
Sharon Cook appeared at the Hastings bookstore in Flagstaff, AZ to speak and autograph books.
August 16, 2005: Fullerton, California
People of all ages want to discover and fulfill their dreams. From noon to 2:00 p.m., Sharon Cook will speak to the Senior Fellowship of The First Christian Church (109 East Wilshire, Fullerton, California,92831; 714/525–5525). Call for details (ask for Harold Horn). This is the church Sharon grew up in and was very active as a teenager.
April 17, 2005: Loveland, Colorado
Co–author Graciela Sholander presents a “Dream It Do It” Youth Group Talk from 7:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. at the King of Glory Lutheran Church (2919 Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80538; phone: 970-669-5983).
March 3, 2005: Fort Collins, Colorado
From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Graciela Sholander conducted a “Dream It Do It: You Can Do It, Too!” class (SI108) for the Poudre School District’s Community Learning Center, Preston Room N114, $10 tuition. To register: Click here and scroll way down the page to find this class.
Course description:
Ever wondered how the people you read about reach ambitious dreams? What makes ordinary people reach extraordinary dreams? How can any of us achieve the dreams we hold deep in our hearts? You’ll learn answers to these and other important questions when you attend “Dream It Do It: You Can Do It, Too!” a fun interactive workshop. Graciela Sholander is co-author of Dream It Do It: Inspiring Stories of Dreams Come True, a research–based motivational book. She gives “Dream It Do It” talks and workshops throughout Colorado. (Bring a notebook and pen/pencil).
January 28, 2005: Loveland, Colorado
At 2 p.m., co–author Graciela Sholander will speak on “Be Brave, Work Hard, Have Fun” based on her book Dream It Do It: Inspiring Stories of Dreams Come True. Talk Friday, January 28th School Assembly, 2:00 PM Conrad Ball Middle School 2660 Monroe Avenue Loveland, CO 80538; call to attend: 970/613–7300.
November 6, 2004: Denver, Colorado
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Graciela Sholander appeared at Read Colorado! — an opportunity for the public to meet their favorite Colorado authors, purchase books, and have them personalized and autographed.
October 28, 2004: Fort Collins, Colorado
From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Graciela Sholander conducted a “Dream It Do It: You Can Do It, Too!” class (SI106) for the Poudre School District’s Community Learning Center, Preston Room N114, $10 tuition.
Course description:
Ever wondered how the people you read about reach ambitious dreams? What makes ordinary people reach extraordinary dreams? How can any of us achieve the dreams we hold deep in our hearts? You’ll learn answers to these and other important questions when you attend “Dream It Do It: You Can Do It, Too!” a fun interactive workshop. Graciela Sholander is co-author of Dream It Do It: Inspiring Stories of Dreams Come True, a research–based motivational book. She gives “Dream It Do It” talks and workshops throughout Colorado. (Bring a notebook and pen/pencil).
October 26, 2004: Denver, Colorado
From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Graciela Sholander will conduct a “Dream It Do It Workshop” at thje Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 1991 S Oneida Street, Denver, CO 80224. For more information, please call 303/756–0735.
October 25, 2004: Fort Collins, Colorado
Graciela Sholander will speak to students in advanced English classes about the themes and people in Dream It Do It at Webber Junior High School. Not open to the public, but Graciela is available to present similar talks at your school. Click here to send her an email to schedule a talk at your school (elementary through college).
May 14, 2004: Fort Collins, Colorado
Graciela Sholander conducted a “Dream It Do It Workshop” for the Fort Collins Women’s Network at the Cottonwood Club, 6813 S. College Ave., starting at 12:30 p.m. Call 970-622-2525 to make a reservation by Tuesday May 11. For more information on the Network, click here.
April 28, 2004: Fort Collins, Colorado
Graciela Sholander was the featured speaker at Colorado State University’s “Women at Noon” program in Fort Collins, CO, starting at (what else?) high noon until 1 p.m. Lory Student Center, Room #228, Fort Collins, CO 80523
April 26, 2004: Fort Collins, Colorado
Graciela Sholander spoke about “Dream It Do It” to three classes at Webber Junior High School. Not open to the public, but Graciela and Sharon are available to speak at your school too. To arrange for one of the co–authors to speak at your school, send an email to Graciela.
April 18, 2004: Flagstaff, Arizona
Sharon Cook conducted a “Dream It Do It Workshop” at the Unity of Flagstaff church (Knoles Village Square, 2708 N. Fourth Street, Suite E1, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004), 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone number: 928/526-8893.
March 23, 2004: Desert Hot Springs, California
Sharon Cook was the guest speaker for two classes at Desert Hot Springs High School (65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240) on March 22, starting at 11:45 a.m.
February 22 and 29, 2004: Loveland, Colorado
Graciela Sholander conducted a two–part workshop based on Dream It Do It at the King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2919 N. Wilson Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538, (970–669–5983), from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
The first Native American in California to go to college
Book profiles woman who started it all
“10/5/2004 Most Indian students going through college this semester probably don’t know who Marigold Linton is, but the woman is a true trailblazer. In 1954 Linton became the first member of a California Indian tribe to attend college, an accomplishment she achieved after growing up on the Morongo Reservation in Southern California, a place she recalls as “scary” yet “comfortable.”
— Native American Times posted at http://www.NativeTimes.com (select “Education” in the “News” menu on the left–hand side of the home page.
Hear a five–minute message from co–author Graciela Sholander at Empowering Messages. (Recorded November 2004)
Hear co–author Graciela Sholander’s interview on “Starstyle® Be the Star You Are!” radio program as broadcast on “World Talk Radio.” Click here to listen to Graciela’s interview online. It’s the July 14, 2004 program that also features an interview with the author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul.
Hour–long live interview of Graciela Sholander on “Writers, Authors, N’ More” hosted by Megan Willingham online Tuesday, March 16 on www.AdviceRadio.com
Hear a riveting hour–long interview of Graciela Sholander on The Inside Success Show online at http://theinsidesuccessshow.com/Guests/Graciela_Sholander.htm
Featured Book of the Month: Dream It Do It named featured book of the January month at http://spiritcrossing.com (January 2004, Volume IV, Issue V). Very well–respected site operated by well–known psychotherapists.
Recommended Book of the Week at http://www.OfSpirit.com/magazine.htm (Jan. 24–Jan 31, 2004). Archived under “Past Issues” so the review will be accessible for years.
Lindsay Novak’s “At Work” nationally–syndicated newspaper column beginning Jan. 22, 2004. Available online at http://www.creators.com/lifestyle_show.cfm?columnsName=lno (if it’s no longer there, check the archive at the bottom of the page for the Jan. 22, 2004 column
Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger (Virginia and Maryland), "Dreamcatcher: Big or small, resolution setters hope to achieve success," Jan. 2, 2004. Click here to see the article online
Coloradan (Fort Collins, CO) article, front page of “Books” section, Jan. 11, 2004 Click here to see the article online
LovelandFYI Business Briefs, (Loveland, Colorado) article about two local residents featured in Dream It Do It (also online)
KU Connection at http://www.kuconnection.org/2004jan/people_2.asp — Article about Marigold Linton and her profile in Dream It Do It
Palm Beach Community College Perspectives Staff and Faculty Newsletter reports on the Dream It Do It chapter about student services specialist Beverly Mas at: http://www.pbcc.edu/crm/perspectives/Archive2003/101703.htm — Scroll down to "Staff & Faculty News."
July 14, 2004:
Hear co–author Graciela Sholander’s interview on “Starstyle® Be the Star You Are!” radio program as broadcast on “World Talk Radio.” Click here to listen to Graciela’s interview online. It’s the July 14, 2004 program that also features an interview with the author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul.
June 5, 2004:
Graciela Sholander was interviewed on “Coping with Caregiving” on wsRadio.com, an online radio station. Click here to connect. Windows Media Player required. You can listen to the show by scrolling down the wsRadio.com home page and selecting the segment with Graciela’s name. If her name doesn’t appear, scroll down to “Listen to Recent Archives” (goes back 5 months) or “Older Archives.”
March 30, 2004:
Sharon Cook was interviewed on Dr. Nita Vallens’ Innervision program on KPFK Talk Radio (Pacifica Radio) beginning at 1:00 p.m. March 30, 2004 (Broadcast area: Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, CA)
March 2, 2004: WTRC-AM Radio, Indiana, 15-minute interview of Sharon and Graciela on ”Taking It To The Streets”
Feb. 27, 2004:
Sharon Cook was interviewed on KPPV/KQNA (Prescott, AZ) by Sandy Moss.
Feb. 20, 2004:
Sharon Cook was interviewed on KAAA-AM 1230 (Kingman, AZ) and KAAA-AM 1490 (Bullhead City, AZ), host Richard Kaffenberger. Feb. 20, 2004, 7:15 a.m. local time
Feb. 19, 2004:
Graciela Sholander was interviewed on “Live With Jim Thompson” (Creative Broadcast Services) syndicated throughout the midwest.
Interview date to be announced on WPAZ-AM with host Mary Helene (Reading, PA)
Sharon Cook on KRTZ Radio (Cortez, CO), Nila McCabe, host
Sharon Cook interviewed on KBRW Public Radio by Earl Finkler, Barrow, AK Jan. 7, 2004
Sharon Cook interviewed on the John Sebastian Morning Show on WABJ-AM, Adian, MI - Jan. 27, 2004
Sharon Cook was interviewed on KNAZ-TV (Channel 2) in Flagstaff, AZ, December 17, 2003
Graciela Sholander appeared in a four-minute live interview on the 11 AM News Show on “KMGH TV Denver's 7” (Channel 7) January 16, 2004. Broadcast in Denver and all of Northern Colorado.
Women's Independent Press: The March 2004 issue includes excerpts from Chapter 3 of Dream It Do It on Cale Kinney whose confidence enabled her to overcome the loss of half her pelvis, a hip, and a leg to become a championship skier and the author she always wanted to become. The article may be posted after June 2004 on the newspaper’s website at http://www.womensindependentpress.com.
The Press Enterprise (Riverside, CA), “Book tells of dreams come true,” March 19, 2004. Click here to see the article online.
Fullerton News Tribune (Orange County, CA) article on Fullerton Union High School reunion features co–author Sharon Cook and Dream It Do It, March 4, 2004, pages 16, 18.
Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger (Virginia and Maryland), “Dreamcatcher: Big or small, resolution setters hope to achieve success,” Jan. 2, 2004. Click here to see the article.
Coloradan (Fort Collins, CO) article, front page of “Books” section, Jan. 11, 2004 Click here to see the article online
Wyoming Tribune–Eagle, article by Karen Cotton, Feb. 20, 2004
LovelandFYI Business Briefs, (Loveland, Colorado) article about two local residents featured in Dream It Do It (also online)
Lindsay Novak’s At Work nationally–syndicated newspaper column beginning Jan. 22, 2004.
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