Author treats kids to reading of book
Scarlett and Samuel read "Meet Miss Patootie" with Mary-Baxter Jordan and her daughter Lauren Jordan who is dressed as the titular character in Baxter's book at Old Town Newhall Library. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Author treats kids to reading of book

An adorable, brave, scared and confident character brought smiles to children’s faces this Halloween season. “Meet Miss Patootie,” a children’s Halloween picture book written and illustrated by Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan, brought a fun tradition to many families and schools during the month of October.

Meeting ‘Miss Patootie’ : Santa Clarita resident writes, illustrates children’s Halloween book
Author and Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan wrote and illustrated the children's Halloween picture book "Meet Miss Patootie." Courtesy photo.

Meeting ‘Miss Patootie’ : Santa Clarita resident writes, illustrates children’s Halloween book

“Under her hat she’ll leave a trick or a treat for 31 days until her task is complete,” reads “Meet Miss Patootie,” a children’s Halloween picture book, written and illustrated by Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan.

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