k.j.doogan

**Coming April 1st**

**Join us for our Local Soft Launch Party!** March 27, 2027, 7-9 p.m. **Ticketed Event.** Meet K.J. and preorder your book at the Glenn Ellyn Bookstore. All copies purchased tonight can be picked up at the store on April 1st and will be signed. Stop in at the store or purchase tickets on the GEB website. Tickets include an author reading, Q&A, **bookmark** signing, a reservation for one preordered signed book, a signed bookmark designed for this event only, and a miniature goodie bag. **Ticketed Event**.
**Join us for the…. Official Launch Party!** April 3, 2027, 7-9 p.m. **Ticketed Event** Meet K.J. at Windy City Christian Bookstore, Chicago — call the store for reservations. Tickets include one copy of the book, an author reading, Q&A, book signing, and a tiny treats & kiddie cocktail reception. Details on the WCB website: windycitychristianbookstore.com **Ticketed Event.**
**Meet the Author! Have your copy signed!** * April 8-10 Chicago Spring Showcase of Miniatures and International Miniatures Show at the Marriott Schaumburg & Wyndham hotels (the two events run in tandem). Please note: K.J. will be present and signing at the Marriott from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at the Wyndam from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. See details on the event website: miniaturesshows.com *eBook purchasers will receive a signed sticker bookplate.

Sometimes dolls are afraid of storms too...

It was the stormiest July that Grace could remember...at least, the stormiest since the terrible tornadoes. When she was in kindergarten, tornadoes nearly destroyed their home, putting a tree branch through her bedroom window. Now, the tornado sirens are going off again, and Grace is trying to stay calm in the basement with her little brother, Elijah, while their parents prepare the house for the storm. At least Grace has her dollhouse.

The residents of the dollhouse, Betty, Walter, Julie, and Joe Dahl, are happy to try to distract Grace, especially Julie, Grace's 4-inch friend. Julie and her brother Joe, along with their felt puppy, Buttons, are preparing for another elaborate tea party-until Elijah, Grace's little brother, handles the stress of the oncoming storm by creating a mini storm for the dolls.

Elijah doesn't remember the terrible tornadoes and can't understand why Grace is so upset. He figures it's just rain, and nothing bad has ever happened, and besides, Dad says it's good for the crops. So, when Elijah decides to bring the storm inside, it's up to Grace and her dolls to stand up to Elijah.

Can Julie and the doll family help Grace find courage?

Available on April 1st, 2027 from your favorite bookseller.