Join local author, Mary Helen Leonard, as she celebrates the release of her latest do-it-yourself book, The Handmade Mama. Leonard’s new book is all about supporting mothers through pregnancy and postpartum and babies during their first year of life. Packed with healthy whole-food recipes, natural skin care products, and simple craft projects, The Handmade Mama is the perfect companion for creative or green mamas. Mary Helen will be sampling recipes from her book and signing copies at the following Texas Farmers Markets:

• Lakeline – Saturday May 5
• Mueller – Sunday May 20
• Mueller – Wednesday May 30