MAY
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HANDMADE AND BOOKMARKED CRAFT FAIR
LEARN MORE HEREWHEN: Saturday, May 3 > 9am-5PM & Sunday, May 4 > 11AM-4PM
WHERE: Pea Ridge Junior High School (781 W Pickens Rd, Pea Ridge, AR, United States, Arkansas 72751)This will be the first ever Handmade and Bookmarked Craft Fair. With over 55 local vendors, so expect a full weekend of fun. This event supports the Pea Ridge School District Libraries through local businesses who create and are ready to share. Come meet author and storytelling coach, Nicole Donoho and 10-year-old author, Solomon Donoho.
JUNE
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Write Like an Author LIVE Workshop (Ages 12-18)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 11 > 1-2PM
WHERE: Bentonville Public Library (405 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712)
"Write Like an Author" (TEEN EDITION) is a FREE event open to the public.
During this workshop, storytelling coach, Nicole Donoho, teaches young writers how to map out their story, set goals, and achieve their dream of finishing a novel using the same skills she has applied when working with award-winning and best-selling authors. -
Storytelling 101 LIVE Workshop (Ages 12-17)
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24 > 1-2PM
WHERE: Farmington Public Library (175 Cimarron Way, Farmington, AR 72730)
Want to level up your storytelling game? During this one-hour workshop, Storytelling coach, Nicole Donoho helps teens dive into the art of character creation and vivid world development. Whether you're building heroes/worlds for your next short story or dreaming up your next D&D campaign, this session will help bring your characters to life.
Ideal for creative writers and dungeon masters in the making!
JULY
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Storytelling 101: Creating Characters LIVE Workshop (Ages 12-18)
Register HereWHEN: Saturday. July 5 > 2-3PM
WHERE: Rogers Public Library (711 S Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72758)
Want to level up your storytelling game? During this one-hour workshop, Storytelling coach, Nicole Donoho helps teens dive into the art of character creation through interactive, on-screen prompts designed to spark imagination and deepen narrative skills. Whether you're building heroes for your next short story or dreaming up your next D&D campaign character, this session will help bring your characters to life.
Perfect for aspiring writers and Dungeons & Dragons fans alike!
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Storytelling 101: World Building LIVE Workshop (Ages 12-18)
Register HereWHEN: Saturday. July 5 - 2-3PM
WHERE: Rogers Public Library (711 S Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72758)
Every great story needs a great setting. During this one-hour workshop, Storytelling coach, Nicole Donoho, will help teens explore the foundations of world building using dynamic prompts and creative activities. From magical kingdoms to futuristic cities, you’ll learn how to craft immersive worlds that fuel your stories—or take your D&D adventures to the next level.
Ideal for creative writers and dungeon masters in the making!
Let's Not Forget the Places We've Gone!
2024~ Teddyfly's 10-year-old author, Solomon Donoho, hosted an Awesome book drive and received enough support to provide 662 free books to local students.
2023~ Teddyfly hosted our first Read Local book drive and received enough support to provide 80 free books to local students. We also had numerous live events including publishing workshops for adults, storytelling workshops for students of all ages, read aloud events and story times.
2022~ Lots of fun opportunities to meet with new readers and writers through markets, conferences, book signings and publishing workshops. Including some out-of-state events in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and Dubuque, Iowa. This year, we hosted our first Read Local booth which allowed local authors to showcase their stories to the public free of charge.
2021~ We officially launched our own imprint, Teddyfly Publishing, and signed our first two authors. This was also our first year to host writing workshops for kids.
2020~ Although the world was in a bit of a lockdown which made events quite slim, Teddyfly was able to support authors all over the United States through ghostwriting and publishing services. The stories must live on!
2019~ Teddyfly is born.