grandma goodies

In conjunction with the release of my new book Some Grandmas, these t-shirts and this tote bag are now available and can be yours!! Email me if you'd like to shop.

my new book

Please come to a book party!

What: Signing and celebration of the recently released book, Some Grandmas, by Gloria Baker Feinstein. Where:  Reading Reptile 328 W. 63rd St. Kansas City, Missouri  When: Sunday, May 3rd 1:00 - 2:30 PM A book reading and introduction of the featured grandmothers will take place at 1:30 Who: You! The event is free and open to all. Please bring your friends and family. Why: This is your chance to purchase copies of the book for Mother's Day.Some Grandmas is also a perfect "new baby," young child's birthday or "new grandmother" gift.  A portion of the proceeds from each book sale will be donated to the foster grandmother program at Operation Breakthrough. (Plus, there might be balloons, flowers, music, cookies and mimosas.)

almost ready to go to press!

My children's photo book is just about ready to go to press! I handed it off to designer Vicky Frenkel and am so pleased with the way she jazzed it up. On the cover is a fabulous bubbie named Linda and her handsome grandson Ami.

Here are the first four spreads.

I'm taking pre-orders for Some Grandmas. The book is $19.95 and will be available in time for Mother's Day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the foster grandmother program at Operation Breakthrough. I think the book will make a nice gift for the grandmothers and children in your life. If you'd like to order copies now, please shoot me an email.

introducing: some grandmas

Here are a few things I've figured out how to do with one (non-dominant) hand:

peel and slice a banana
tie my shoes
snap and unsnap my bra
use a pair of tweezers
take off and on a sling
put on a tank top
write thank-you notes

But the best thing has been (DRUM ROLL, PLEASE!!!!):

figuring out that I really want to get my grandma book off my desk and out into the world.

Being cooped up (not able to drive), sitting still more than moving around, thinking and listening more than talking, having lots of awake hours during the night, being in a constant state of pain and having to truly be in each moment as I awkwardly navigate my way through the day has made me realize something really important:

if it matters, just friggin' do it.

SO…

just in time for Mother's Day, my photo book about grandmothers, Some Grandmas, will hit the shelves!

I'll give more details soon… just wanted to whet your appetite and let you know that you need look no further for that perfect gift for your favorite grandmother (or grandchild) this May.

I haven't figured out one handed gift wrapping yet, but by then I'll be out of my sling :)

PS - if you'd like to receive notifications about the book's release and are not already on my mailing list, please shoot me an email at gbfeinstein[at]gmail[dot]com.