Mary Eckard’s “Two Friends at Play!” Shares a Story of Friendship and Vegetables at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will display “Two Friends at Play!: Arty, the Artichoke Tato, the Potato,” a children’s book by Mary Eckard, at the 2024 Hong Kong Book Fair. The book event will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on July 17-23, 2024.

The Hong Kong Book Fair is one of the largest and most important book fairs in Asia, attracting publishers, booksellers, authors, and readers from around the world. The book fair showcases a variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, academic texts, and rare books. It also features a wide range of activities and programs, including book exhibitions, author talks, book signings, writing workshops, language classes, and book discussions.

“Two Friends at Play!” follows Arty, the artichoke, and Tato, the potato, as they explore the world of gardens and grow up with the others, finding ways to tell their stories of adventures and learning. The book introduces young readers to vegetables and friendships.

This book features illustrations by Diane McGuire, whose creativity captures the fun and wonder of the story. McGuire gives life to vegetables that children may enjoy and grow to love. Through her artwork in Eckard’s children’s book, children get to explore the wonderful journey of vegetables in the gardens.

Attendees to the Hong Kong Book Fair 2024 can find “Two Friends at Play!” displayed at the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet’s exhibit. The company helps established and emerging authors build their platforms, share their stories with the world, and connect with their peers through book exhibits at national and international book fairs.

Get a copy of “Two Friends at Play!: Arty, the Artichoke Tato, the Potato” by Mary Eckard on Amazon.

Author’s Biography:

Author Mary Eckard-Good majored in Music at Michigan State University. She continued her studies in Opera at St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, and Indiana University-South Bend. She was a Founder of the South Bend, Indiana Symphonic Choir and the Michiana Opera Guild. Mary was a businesswoman who worked in sales and marketing for 3M Company and several hospital systems. Residing now in Carmel, IN, she is a member of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra Women’s League and has been an active member of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce. She is also an elected member of the Clay Township Board in Carmel and has published a book titled “[i]Take Your Stage.”[/i]

Illustrator/Graphic Designer Diane McGuire studied at Purdue University and received a BA in Graphic Design. A fifty-year advertising career included completing projects for area businesses, such as The Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. She was also an American Corporate Identity award recipient. She has recently illustrated and published on Amazon 3 books with author, Sondra E. Hayes - Mufasa & Rex, Best Friends for Life; Shoes and The Toy Rebellion.

“Two Friends at Play!: Arty, the Artichoke Tato, the Potato”
Author: Mary Eckard
Genre: Children’s Book
Publisher: BookBaby
Published Date: January 25, 2024

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