Events & Appearances
Bringing Lickitypop to life through markets, storytimes, and conversations about creativity.
Lickitypop isn’t just a place on the page, it pops up in real life too.
From local markets to storytimes and podcast conversations, I love connecting with readers, families, and fellow creatives. Below you’ll find upcoming events and recent appearances.
I hope to see you there. 💛
Work With Ellie
Ellie Moss offers engaging experiences for both young readers and grown-up creatives blending imagination, warmth, and thoughtful strategy.
🐉 School & Library Visits
Interactive story readings, character conversations, and gentle workshops designed to spark creativity and confidence in young readers.
Available formats may include:
• Author read-aloud sessions
• Q&A about storytelling
• Creative writing & imagination workshops
• Kindness & courage themed discussions
• Small group or whole-school assemblies
Perfect for:
• Preschools
• Elementary schools
• Libraries
• Community storytimes
Visits are designed to be joyful, age-appropriate, and easy for educators to host.
🎤 Business & Creative Entrepreneurship Talks
Interactive story readings, character conversations, and gentle workshops designed to spark creativity and confidence in young readers.
For older students, creatives, and business audiences.
Lickitypop may be filled with dragons and marshmallow moles — but behind the sparkle is structure.
Ellie Moss shares what it really takes to turn imagination into a sustainable business from creative development and world-building to project management, financial planning, product expansion, and long-term brand growth.
Topics may include:
• Turning a creative idea into a real business
• Building a book brand from scratch
• Self-publishing with structure
• Growing a multi-book series intentionally
• Creative courage in execution
Ideal for:
• High school entrepreneurship programs
• Colleges & creative departments
• Women’s business groups
• Founder communities
Business Conferences
• Book festivals & conferences
Upcoming Events
Sun & Sound x Merchantile Market
Location:
Scottsdale Civic Center
3939 N Drinkwater Blvd,
Scottsdale
Date:
March 15,22,28/29
Description:
Experience the best live music Arizona has to offer in a laid-back, family-friendly atmoshphere & plenty of good company (including your furry friends)
Arizona Modern Markets – Glendale
Location:
Glendale, Arizona, United States.
Date:
April 4 – Disney Day Market
Description:
Join Ellie at Arizona Modern Markets for a special Disney Day celebration. Stop by for signed copies of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue, storytime moments, and a sprinkle of candy-colored imagination.
Arizona Modern Markets – Glendale
Location:
Glendale, Arizona, United States.
Date:
April 18 – End of Season Market
Description:
Celebrate the end of the market season with Lickitypop! Signed books, cozy storytelling, and sweet surprises available throughout the day.
Arizona Modern Markets – Glendale
Location:
Glendale, Arizona, United States.
Date:
April 19 – End of Season Market
Description:
Don’t miss the final weekend of the season. Visit Ellie for book signings and a touch of Lickitypop magic before summer begins.
Podcast Appearances
I’m also honored to join podcast conversations about storytelling, creativity, and building imaginative worlds.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
with Laura Brazan
Air date:
March 3, 2026
Link (once live):
Podcast link here
Description: A heartfelt conversation about storytelling, resilience, and building imaginative worlds that bring comfort to both children and grown-ups.
Going North Podcast
with Dom Brighmon
Air date:
March 7, 2026
Link (once live):
Coming Soon
Description:
A conversation about creative courage, building Lickitypop from the ground up, and what it means to keep moving forward — even through challenging seasons.
Authors on Mission
with Dom Brighmon
Air date:
Coming Soon
Link (once live):
Coming Soon
Description:
Recorded interview discussing the creative journey behind Lickitypop, independent publishing, and building a story-driven brand with heart.
Past Events
Alpha Montessori School – In Person Author Visit
Location:
Alpha Montessori School
Date:
02/19/2026
Description:
Ellie visited Montessori Alpha School for a live reading of Dibs the Dragon and the Marshmallow Rescue, followed by a Q&A and interactive imagination session with students.
It was a joyful morning of storytelling, creativity, and candy-colored courage.