After Many Years Publishing

06/02/2026

“I hope that children enjoy time reading with loved ones and friends and learning these fun facts that they can share with others. It is important to understand the world around us and I think that these books really accomplish that in a fun and entertaining way!”

Read more about author/illustrator Amy Dua and her newest book Woe is Me…It’s Summer! in the SCBWI-MI Book Birthday Blog!

https://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2026/06/book-birthday-blog-with-amy-dua.html

Welcome to SCBWI-MI's Book Birthday Blog! Where we celebrate new books from Michigan's authors, illustrators and translators. Congratula...

06/02/2026

It’s official!!! Woe is Me...It’s Summer is officially available everywhere books are sold!!!

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!!!

https://a.co/d/02B6UQUs

05/27/2026

Check out this interview with Amy in Lansing City Pulse! Learn more about Amy and how the "Woe is me: The Seasons" series began.

Also, join Amy as she partners with local musician Wanda Degen for free StoryTime this Saturday, May 30 at ELPL - East Lansing Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Not only is Amy Dua the author and illustrator of the children’s book series “Woe is Me … The Seasons” — she’s also the publisher. “When deciding how I wanted to proceed, I did a …

05/26/2026

https://elpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69b978a4ad384e40edb4e954

Join us for a musical Storytime featuring local children's author Amy Dua as she shares her latest book, Woe is Me, It's Summer! along with a fun craft. Musician Wanda Degen will share summer songs! Recommended for families with children age 8 and younger.Amy Dua will have copies of her book availab...

05/25/2026

Bring your little ones out for a summer story and songs, followed by a fun craft!

Join us for a special musical storytime featuring local children's author Amy Dua as she shares her latest book, "Woe is Me, It's Summer!" Wanda Degen will also share summer songs, and we’ll do a fun craft! Recommended for families with kids ages 5 and younger, no registration required.

Amy Dua will have copies of her book available for purchase.

05/23/2026

What is a ghost's favorite summer snack? I scream! 🍨😂

Find more fun jokes, kids' activities, and printable coloring pages featuring insects and animals from Woe is Me: The Seasons at https://www.aftermanyyearsllc.com/activities!

05/22/2026

We are so excited to say...Woe is Me...It's Summer has made it to #1 on Amazon's List for Children's Literature!! 🔥

Pre-order a copy today for your favorite little reader! Books available June 2!
mybook.to/woeismeitssummer

05/21/2026

Thank you readers! We are # 3 on Amazon's list for Children's Literature!!! Pre-orders are now available!
AND......there is still time to get a sneak peek of the book until midnight tonight for FREE! Thank you for all of your support!

05/15/2026

REMINDER! Amy will be at the Michigan State University Bug House TOMORROW beginning at 10:30 a.m. to read her new book "Woe is Me...It's Summer!" Stop by to say hello!!

🐞!FREE bug crafts, coloring pages, and stickers!

⭐Get your exclusive, signed author copy before it's released!

See you there!

05/12/2026

Excited to see everyone Saturday at MSU for a sneak peek of the new children's book "Woe is Me...it's summer!"

Six Legged Saturday will bring hands-on insect activities and a special guest story time with local author Amy L. Dua to the Bug House on May 16, coinciding with the East Lansing Art Festival for a full day of family-friendly fun around town.