Wisconsin Children’s Author, Alison Hayes, will be here to meet you and sign her books!

Every day with Grandma is a special day! Emma and her grandma have their own daily routine at Grandma's house. They play cards while sitting on the davenport, gulp down juice from the icebox, and when they go on a walk, Grandma takes her patty while they stroll down the sidewalk. But Grandma's memory is starting to fade, and soon she needs more help than Emma can provide. 

As Grandma prepares to move somewhere new, Emma worries. Will Grandma remember all the special things she does with her granddaughter? With a heartfelt message, this book offers comfort to those experiencing the early stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, and reassurance to the loved ones who walk alongside them.

Alison Hayes holds a degree in Political Science from DePaul University. She’s an Account Manager in the chemical industry and has been writing in her spare time for many, many years. TAKE MY PATTY is her debut picture book, dedicated to her Grandmother Marie Werner, whose love never faded even when her memory was gone. Alison lives in Delafield, Wisconsin with her kids and an oversized cat named Felix. When she isn't scribbling her next story, you'll find her wandering through bookstores and libraries. She also loves great food, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with her fiancé.