Recently, Betsy Franco-Feeney participated in a Writers Roundtable where she explained why she created environmental-based picture books


Queen’s Library’s Hunters Point Environmental Education Center

Saturday, September 16th, 1 PM - 2 PM  (Free Program)

Join Author/illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney with her book HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA based on new song lyrics written by celebrated singer/songwriter Christine Lavin! 

The book is a hopeful tale of how clean energy can help save wildlife with little harm to the environment. Lots of real science is included as well as the song sheets and instructions to make your own pinwheel!

 For ages 3 to 8. 

Discovery Day 2022:Betsy Franco-Feeney was joined by Christine Lavin to perform and present their program based on Amoeba Hop, a song by Christine and illustrated by Betsy


READ REVIEW


“I am honored to be guest speaker at the unveiling of
CHILDHOOD UNMUTED Virtual Art Exhibition”–BFF

THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023 @ 5 PM

FREE ZOOM - Register HERE

The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and curator, Lisa D'Amico invited artists to survey moments and memories inspired by childhood,.

Come to Piermont on 6.10.23 - At 12:45 PM, I will be on stage reading. Look for my tent — I will have my microscope!

 

Beekman Elementary School is located at 201 Lime Ridge Rd, Poughquag, NY

National Wildlife Rehabilitators Symposium (NWRA)

Christine Lavin and Betsy Franco-Feeney present a program based on their book Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, a hopeful tale of how clean energy can help power our world with less risk to the environment and its precious wildlife.


Rockefeller Park Preserve

2/23/23 (during winter break) 11 AM - 12 PM

Join a quest for floating treasure with author/illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney

After a lively reading of Jewels of the Sea...the Hunt for Floating Treasure, you will find the jewels, called diatoms, while looking through a microscope! It will become crystal clear why they are so valuable and essential to life on Earth. For ages 4 to adult

 

Writer’s Roundtable 2/7/23

An active discussion with five accomplished writers.Learn about their works, explore their inspirations, understand publishing and improve your writing skills.


 

Publishing A Book

A Talk with Author/Illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney

Saturday, May 1, 2022

Union Arts Center

2 Union street

Sparkill, NY 10968


Jewels of the Sea named one of Kirkus’ “30 GREAT INDIE BOOKS WORTH DISCOVERING”

Excerpt:“A lively, fact-filled work about sparkling ocean creatures and their crucial roles” –Kirkus Reviews


 
 

Columbia University's Climate School and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Betsy Franco-Feeney donated all of the proceeds from the 17 books sold to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory