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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Wishful Thinking Collection, 108 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069, USA
    Apr 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Wishful Thinking Collection, 108 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069, USA
    In the heart of McKinney, meet a very brave little pup—and the author and illustrator who brought her to life.
  • Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Interabang Books, 5600 W Lovers Ln #142, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Interabang Books, 5600 W Lovers Ln #142, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
    Join Dallas–Fort Worth children’s book author Cindy J. Vanous at Interabang Books this April for a special storytime featuring Ziva the Great, a heartfelt story about a protective Maine Coon and the quiet power of love.
  • Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
    I’ll be at Clyde Warren Park with Storytellers Bookshop, sharing my children’s books in one of Dallas’s most joyful gathering places.
  • May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Lakewood Brewing Company, 2302 Executive Dr, Garland, TX 75041, USA
    May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Lakewood Brewing Company, 2302 Executive Dr, Garland, TX 75041, USA
    For every small voice finding its courage—there’s a story waiting here.
  • May 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Northwest 1st Avenue, NW 1st Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067, USA
    May 09, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Northwest 1st Avenue, NW 1st Ave, Mineral Wells, TX 76067, USA
    Come say hello, flip through a story, and meet a very brave little pup.
  • Jun 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 06, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Sam Fore, Jr. Wilson County Public Libra, 1103 4th St, Floresville, TX 78114, USA
    Jun 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 06, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Sam Fore, Jr. Wilson County Public Libra, 1103 4th St, Floresville, TX 78114, USA
    Meet Dallas–Fort Worth children’s book author Cindy J Vanous at the Wilson County Mini Book Festival.
  • Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Lodge at Deadwood, 100 Pine Crest Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    The Lodge at Deadwood, 100 Pine Crest Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA
    I’ll be heading to Wild Deadwood Reads Book Festival with my children’s books and look forward to spending time among readers and storytellers in this special setting.
  • Jun 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, USA
    Jun 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039, USA
    Something gently eerie is headed your way. I’ll be at Texas Horror Lit Fest with my ghost stories for young readers. Tender, thoughtful tales where mystery and heart walk side by side.
  • Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    North Garland Branch Library, 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040, USA
    Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    North Garland Branch Library, 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040, USA
    Step into the magic and learn how to craft your own heartfelt fairytale in this welcoming workshop with children’s author Cindy J. Vanous.
  • Jul 18, 2026, 10:00 PM – Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
    Denton, 321 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
    Jul 18, 2026, 10:00 PM – Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
    Denton, 321 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201, USA
    Meet Texas children’s author Cindy J. Vanous at Texas Book Lovers Con in Denton, where stories of heart, hope, and belonging come to life.
  • Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 08, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Forest Meadow Middle School, 9373 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243, USA
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 08, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Forest Meadow Middle School, 9373 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243, USA
    The holiday season is beginning to take shape. Join us at Market in the Meadow Holiday Bazaar, where we will have vintage Christmas collectibles and I will be sharing my children’s books and celebrating the start of this festive time of year.
  • Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Texas Book Festival, 1023 Springdale Rd Building 14, Suite B/C, Austin, TX 78721, USA
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Texas Book Festival, 1023 Springdale Rd Building 14, Suite B/C, Austin, TX 78721, USA
    I’m excited to be part of the Texas Book Festival in Austin this year. As a Dallas–Fort Worth children’s book author, I’d love for you to stop by, discover heartfelt stories, meet Brave Belle and Ziva the Great, and enjoy a little corner of vintage bookish charm.

Recent Appearances

  • Storytime at Talking Animals Bookstore - Grapevine
  • Kizzi's Mobile Book Grand Opening, Author event - Cleburne
  • Texas Librarian Association Conference - Houston
  • Clarks Garden Easter Vendor event - Weatherford
  • Tales on Tap - Garland
  • Patchouli Joe's Author Event - Denton 
  • Primrose Author Visit for Reading Across America - Richardson
  • Talking Animals Bookstore Storytime - Grapevine
  • READiculous Bookpalooza - Denton
  • Brave Belle Saves the Day Storytime - Interabang Bookstore
  • Brave Belle Saves the Day book event - Wishful Thinking Gallery
  • Ziva the Great Book Release Party - Coppell
  • Asher's Christmas Wish Storytime/Book Signing - Bibliobar
  • Asher's Christmas Wish Book Event - Buck Atom's
  • Asher's Christmas Wish Book Event - Patchouli Joe's 
  • Asher's Christmas Wish Storytime/Signing - Interabang Bookstore
  • Shelton School Author Visit - Dallas
  • Fellowship Friends Preschool Author Visit - Trophy Club
  • Mary Immaculate School Author Visit - Farmers Branch
  • Maddie - A Little Ghost with a Secret Book Release Party - Cottonwood Market
  • Garland Author Festival - Garland Library
  • Storytellers Bookstore Book Signing - Farmers Market 

Latest Book Release Party

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My First Author Visit
at the Shelton School

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Such a special day at Shelton School, sharing Maddie, A Little Ghost with a Secret with the amazing 3rd and 4th graders! These young writers were bursting with creativity, curiosity, and had fantastic questions about stories and imagination.

Enter Cindy’s Secret Story Vault and see the magic before anyone else.

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