Delving into China, Cross-Cultural Friendships, and the Environment
by Mary E. Klug
“Butterfly Dreams is a beautiful example of how one person committed to making a difference with her life—and succeeded.”
— Lynne Twist, cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance and
author of Living a Committed Life and The Soul of Money
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Photo Album
Browse through color photos used in Butterfly Dreams to immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of Mary’s China experiences.
Meet the Author
Invite Mary for a reading and book signing of her memoir in your New England community. Butterfly Dreams will be available for purchase during the event.
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Mary at the American Library Association Conference in Chicago, June 2026 
Mary joined 15,000 library workers, supporters, exhibitors, and partners at ALA 2026. 
American Library Association Conference, 150th anniversary, Summer 2026 
Mary at the Independent Book Publishers booth for book signing 
Mary signing her book “Butterfly Dreams” at ALA, Summer 2026 
Mary Klug at Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, Cincinnati, OH 
Mary Klug at Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, Cincinnati, OH 
Mary Klug at Pleasant Ridge Branch Library, Cincinnati, OH 
Audience listens to Mary Klug read from her memoir, Room Tonic, Marblehead, MA 
Mary Klug, September 28, 2025, Room Tonic, Marblehead, MA 
Mary Klug reading her memoir at Room Tonic in Marblehead, MA
Interview with Mary About Her Memoir
My life's passion: China, Her People, and Her Philosophies 