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To celebrate the release of my new printable coloring pages, I've decided to give away a signed copy of my children's book! Simply subscribe to my email list, print and color one of the coloring pages, and send me a photo of your artwork. I'll add you to the drawing! How to Enter the Book Giveaway (Ends 2/29)  1. Subscribe   Sign up for email updates and gain instant access to free printable coloring pages (available as PDF files).  2. Print & Color  Complete the coloring the page of your choice, or get creative and draw your own chicken!  3. Share a Photo   Email me ( celinamariechase@yahoo.com ) a photo of your coloring page, or share it on social media and tag me ( @authorcelinachase on Facebook; @celinamariechase on Instagram). I'll add you to the drawing!  The winner will be randomly selected on March 1st to receive a paperback copy of Bawk Bawk in the Backyard. 1 entry per person. Must live in the contiguous United States. All ages welcome...

 “Do your local policies and regulations address the importance of local food supply? Has your municipality supported or identified locations for community gardens? Can your residents grow vegetables and raise hens in their backyard? Is produce permitted to be sold in residential districts?”  These are some of the questions posed in the Community Food Systems Guide created by the U.P. Food Exchange policy committee, in partnership with the Michigan State University Extension. I shared excerpts from the guide among other resources with my local planning commission last night. I’m happy to report they were receptive to the information and have committed to exploring ways to allow more residents to keep chickens! (Click here  to read more about my backyard chicken political effort.) I’d be lying if I said I was trying not to get my hopes up. It’s too late for that. I’m excited and hopeful!  My experience with the township has been wholeheartedly positive this time aroun...

We were forced to rehome our hens when we moved from urban Ann Arbor to rural Lima Township, something that still doesn't make sense to me. I recently attended my local township meeting in hopes of convincing them to update their ordinance to allow backyard chickens in residential areas. Reporter Lonnie Huhman from The Sun Times News covered the story. Click here to read the article online.

My hardcover proof arrived just before the snow hit us! (We are in the midst of a big snowstorm here in Michigan.) This has been years in the making, and it feels surreal. I hope to have copies available in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you can still find the paperback version on Amazon . Below is a sneak preview of the new hardcover!   The video is available through Instagram, but you should not need an Instagram account in order to view it. The file was too large to post on Blogger, but I just had to share it on my blog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celina Chase (@celinamariechase)