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Joy and the Houston Texans with Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation.

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Joy at the Children's Museum of Houston for performances in their auditorium.

Performances

Adventures Around the World!

Take an adventure with Joy around the world in her Puppet Theater! The message of the show is teaching children to be kind and to have cultural awareness. Kids get to act out their own super short puppet show in the end! Shows available for pre-school, K-2 grades, and even Junior High.

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Joy has performed at the Children's Museum Houston, Woodlands Children's Museum, Ronald McDonald House, Juvenile Detention Center, Buckner Family Hope Center, CASA, local Houston parks, Houston Public Library, schools with Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, and HISD schools throughout Houston and surrounding districts. She has performed in schools in Egypt and in Jordan.

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"By far one of my most favorite author/illustrators and humans is Joy Saxton!  Her name is a huge clue to what she brings to every program through her generous, loving spirit and her gift of writing for and connecting with children—JOY!  Joy’s “around the world” series of picture books and puppet show completely captivate her audience, young and old. Children learn about the culture, customs, and language of these faraway lands…"

- Jan Streelman, Literacy Specialist, The Woodlands Children’s Museum  

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“Joy Saxton’s visit to the ACS School in Amman, Jordan was spectacular!  Her energy, passion, and infectious enthusiasm kept students highly engaged and begging for more. Her adorable sidekick, Furry, was the cherry on top.  Thank you for making our Reading Celebration truly memorable.” 

​​- Layali Kahook, ES Librarian in Jordan, Amman

Joy in Jordan, Amman speaking on stage to hundreds of children. 

"It was an absolute "joy" to have Ms. Joy Saxton come to Memorial! Our students loved her energy and her enthusiasm as she engaged them in a read aloud. Our students wanted to stay with her and not go back to class! We were fortunate to have her and cannot wait til she comes back! I definitely recommend her to any campus who wants an engaging author to come and speak to your students!"

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Jose Hilario Cordova, Principal, Memorial Elementary

"Author, Joy Saxton, is a ray of sunshine. She is energetic and our first grade students loved her. Joy's Puppet Theater provided a message of love and kindness. Her visit was exactly what we needed at Crosby Elementary and we look forward to seeing what other inspirational books she publishes in the future."

Dana Kratky-Fox, Principal Crosby Elementary

"Joy Saxton's visit to our school was incredible! There are not enough words of praise and gratitude we can say for what she did for our students. Her presentation was energetic, informative, educational and entertaining. The student audience was captivated every second. 

Not only did Ms. Saxton talk to our students about the creative process of writing and illustrating a book, but they learned about the business side of publishing a book as well! 

Veronica Barrientos, M. Ed., District Librarian Secondary Schools

"What an amazing and impactful opportunity for our budding readers and writers! Ms. Saxton had the audience on the edge of their seat and completely engaged. I know that your visit to our our classroom will be one of my students' forever memories of kindergarten!"

Robin Jungnickel, Teacher, Oak Forest Elementary

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