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Upcoming Events

  • May 30 Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Wilmington Wilmington, DE
     
  • May 31 Claymont Library Claymont, DE
     
  • Jun 12 Woodlawn Library Wilmington, DE
     
  • Jun 23 Linvilla Orchards Media, PA
     
  • Jun 26 Free Library of Springfield Township Summer Reading Program Wyndmoor, PA
     

Silly Joe Writes!

Books!  Books!  Books! 

Coming soon from Schiffer Books, Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck that Woudln't Stop! 

Like Big Billy?  Check out my buddy Joe Simko's work.  He's the illustrator of Big Billy with a series of his own called Sweet Rot.

Looking for something more adult?  Here's a novel for teens and adults called Sporks!  about life in an all boys Catholic School.  If you went there, you'll understand.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Wilmington

Big Billy Book Signing and Summer Reading Kick Off Event! 6:00 PM | Free!
4801 Concord Pike Wilmington DE 19803 [map]

I'll be doing a show and signing copies of Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck that Wouldn't Stop!  It's a summer reading kick off event, so come, enjoy the show, get a copy of Big Billy, and pick up your summer reading books!

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Claymont Library

Summer Reading Kick Off Party! 3:00 PM | Free
3303 Green Street Claymont DE 19703 302-798-4164 [map]

Come join me at the Claymont Library for our annual Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Woodlawn Library

Summer Reading Event 11 am | Free
2020 W. 9th Street Wilmington DE 19805 302-571-7320 [map]

Come kick off the summer with Silly Joe, and get a peek at my new illustrated children's book, Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck that Wouldn't Stop!

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

Linvilla Orchards

Raspberry Festival! TBA | Free
137 West Knowlton Road Media PA 19063 610-876-7116 [map]

I'm excited to play at Linvilla Orchards!  I've been a fan since I was a little boy.  My parents took up to Pumpkinland, we bought pies and cider, and I ate a lot of candy apples!  The Raspberry Festival celebrates the start of summer!  The festival runs all day and includes a lot of food, music, and a chance to pick your own raspberries!  Check out www.Linvilla.com for times and details.

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Free Library of Springfield Township Summer Reading Program

Springfield Township Summer Reading Program 7:00 PM | Free!
1600 Paper Mill Road Wyndmoor PA 19038 215-836-5300 [map]

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Bensalem Branch Buck's County Library

Summer Reading Program--Dream Big! 1:00 PM | Free
3700 Hulmeville Road Bensalem PA 19020 215.638.2030 [map]

Come celebrate the summer with me at the Bensalem Branch Summer Reading Program.  The theme is Dream Big, and I'll be bringing Big Billy along for the show!

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Independence School Day Camp

Summer Camp! 10:00 am
Wilmington DE [map]

I'm looking forward to coming back to The Independence School!

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Langhorne Public Library

Summer Reading Program--Dream Big! 3:30 PM | Free!
301 South Pine St., Rte. 413 Langhorne PA 19047 215.757.2510 [map]

Come celebrate the summer and summer reading at the library!  The theme is Dream Big, and I'll be bringing "Big Billy" along for the show!

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Gift of Mary Summer Camp

2:30 pm
Chester PA [map]

Hi Kids!  I'm coming back!  Can't wait to see you this summer!

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Tredyffrin Public Library

Summer Reading--Dream Big! 7:30 PM | Free!
582 Upper Gulph Road Strafford PA 19087 610-688-7092 [map]

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Ambler Library

Summer Reading Program--Dream Big! 7:00 PM | Free!
209 Race Street Ambler PA 19002 215-646-1072 [map]

It's been a few years since I've been at the Ambler Library, so I'm looking forward to seeing my old friends!

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

Launfal Day Camp

Day Camp Summer Celebration! 9:30 am
Wayne PA [map]

Hi Friends.  I'm looking forward to coming back to Launfal Day camp this summer!

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Marple Public Library

Summer Reading Program--Dream Big! 4:30 | Free!
2599 Sproul Road Broomall PA 19008 610-356-1510 [map]

I'm looking forward to coming back to the Marple Library.  I'm bringing Big Billy with me so we can dream big with him!

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Upper Perkiomen Valley Library

Summer Reading Program--Dream Big! 7:00 pm | Free!
350 Main Street Red Hill PA 18076 [map]

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Camp Arrowhead

1-3 pm
West Chester PA [map]

Get ready counselors!  I'm coming back, and some of you may end up with silly photos of yourselves posted on Facebook!

Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Tyler Arboretum

Fairies and Friends 10 am to 2 pm
515 Painter Road Media PA 19063 610-566-9134 [map]

Come out and support a great charity, and have a lot of fun too!  I'll be performing two shows.  Times are to be determined.  There will be lots of activities for the kids.  Come and spend the day!

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Elsemere Library Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Event 10:30 am | Free
30 Spruce Ave Wilmington DE 19805 (302) 892-2210 [map]

Come celebrate the summer at the Elsmere Library.  Dream Big!

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

New Castle Library Summer Reading Show

Summer Reading Program 3:00 pm | Free!
424 Delaware St. New Castle DE 19720 (302) 328-1995 [map]

Come see me in lovely New Castle.  This is one of my favorite libraries to play. 

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Camp JCC Family Night Show

Camp Show and Auction! 6:00 pm | Free
101 Garden of Eden Road Wilmington DE 19803 302-478-5660 [map]

We've got a great show planned, all about Jonah and a lot of fishy friends.  Open to all Camp JCC families.

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

Appoquinimink Library

Summer Reading Event 6:30 PM | Free
651 N. Broad Street Middletown DE 19709 302-378-5588 [map]

Dream Big!  Songs and stories for the summer reading program

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Aston Presbyterian Church Daycare and Learning Center

Summer Camp Fun! 10 am
Aston PA [map]

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville

Plumsteadville PA [map]

I'm coming back!  I'm looking forward to seeing my friends in Plumsteadville.  I'll be sure to sing "Timmy Had a Tiger" for Allison and her son!

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Tender Loving Kare

Summer Visit! 10:15 and 11:15
Middletown DE [map]

I'm looking forward to coming back and seeing my friends in Middletown!

Past Dates

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Silly Joe at Siegel JCC in Wilmington

JCADE Celebration and Book Signing! 4:00-5:00 PM | Free!
101 Garden of Eden Road Wilmington DE 19810 302-478-5660 [map]

I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends at the JCC!  Sign up for camp!  It starts soon!

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Elkins Park Free Library

Stories and Songs plus a Book Signing! 6:30 | Free!
563 E. Church Road Elkins Park PA 19027 [map]

We will be doing a Big Billy book singing after the show!

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Rose Tree Day School

Week of the Young Child 7:00 PM

It's always fun to go back to my favorite pre-school in the whole world!

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Indian Lane Elementary

School Assembly--Big Billy, Bullying, and how to be a Good Friend 2:00 PM
Media PA [map]

Hello Friends at Indian Lane!  Hi Mags!  I'm coming to share my new book with you, "Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldn't Stop!"  We'll also be talking about bullying, and how to be a good friend.  Somewhere along the way I'm sure we'll dance with underwear on our heads too.  I'll see you after spring break!

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

Camp JCC Camp Carnival

1-3 pm | Free
101 Garden of Eden Road Wilmington DE 19803 302-478-5660 [map]

Come see me at Camp JCC!  Learn about camp, enjoy free food and prizes, and hang out with me!  I'll be singing all afternoon.

Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Springfield Cub Scout Blue Gold Dinner

5 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing the Scouts and their families!

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Indian Lane Elementarty School

8:30 AM | Free
Media PA [map]

Come to the Indian Lane King Day of Service.  We'll kick off the day with songs and storytelling with Silly Joe!