Book Signing with Author Michael Sampson

April 30th, 2026 | 1:00—3:00 PM
Flagship Half Price Books, Dallas, TX

Join us Saturday March 28, 2026 for a special book signing event with author Michael Sampson as he signs copies of his extensive catalogue of children’s books. Learn more about his latest release, JOJO THE TORNADO DOG: A TALE OF RESCUE, COURAGE, AND ADVENTURE, the debut title for the RADO’s Press imprint.

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About the Author

Michael Sampson, PhD, is an author and Professor of Literacy at St. John’s University in New York City. He is known for his collaborations with Bill Martin Jr on picture books like Rainbow Bear and Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3, as well as his college textbook, Pathways to Literacy: Process Transactions. 

A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Sampson is published widely in academic journals and newspaper editorials and was Olena Kharchenko’s co-author for The Story of Ukraine: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom.

This is Sampson’s third dog story and follows his books Caddie the Golf Dog and Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play?

An animal lover, Sampson is happy that all profits from JoJo the Tornado Dog go to animal shelters and will help save the lives of homeless cats and dogs.