Updated: Dec 8, 2025
Author Lise Holdorf Tracey and local illustrator Joan Parsnick will hold a book signing of their recently released children's book "The Mean Green Lima Bean" from 1-3pm Saturday, December 20th, at the Frontenac Museum and Historical Society located at 178 Cayuga St. in Union Springs, NY.
The Mean, Green Lima Bean is a story about a lima bean named Dean. He says or does mean things to his classmates during the school day. When Dean realizes no one wants to be friends with him, he is sad. Dean decides to stop being mean and begins to change his ways. The universal theme of kindness is woven throughout the story with rhyming words to ensure some giggles while reading.
Holdorf Tracey is an English Language Development teacher in Maryland. In addition to working on language skills with students, Tracey enjoys teaching lessons on empathy, self-management, and relationship-building skills. She believes that when children are exposed to messages of kindness in books like the Mean, Green Lima Bean, they make positive connections to themselves. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Parsnick, a resident of Union Springs, received a BA in Art from SUNY New Paltz as well as an MA in Children's Literature from Elmira College. A retired art teacher, she is recognized for her fine works in acrylics and watercolors. Parsnick is also a Guild Member of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration as well as a Trustee of the Frontenac Historical Society and Museum.
This event is free and open to the public. This would be a great gift for your young children!
