Feature: Local Author Taps into Her Childhood with Two New Children’s Books
Win a free signed copy of each book. Simply comment below why you'd like to have an autographed copy of either book. Be creative and be sure to include your email address! You just may be the lucky winner of one of these charming books.The author, a native Chicagoan who now lives in Barrington, spent most of her career as an award-winning television producer. Yet she always was passionate about children and writing and has published several short stories throughout the years. After earning an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University, she decided to write prose for young children. “Writing for kids is so rewarding. They are little sponges, absorbing all the information around them. While it can be challenging to strike just the right tone and images for little ones, it is exhilarating when you do. The beauty of books like mine and so many others is that parents or caregivers can connect on a special level with kids by reading to them. I still can hear my dad’s voice as he read to me each night.” Somewhere in the City and Count on Me 123 are ideal for holiday gift-giving. They are available at local bookstores, on Amazon, Workman Publishing and through J.B. Frank. Frank is also available for in-school readings and can be reached through her website. Did you enjoy this post? Please consider supporting Third Coast Review’s arts and culture coverage by making a donation. Choose the amount that works best for you, and know how much we appreciate your support!