EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

Currently I'm planning a program of children's authors to speak for the local Boys and Girls Clubs. One of the authors participating will be Becky Palmer who has written an adorable picture book where a mommy plant explains to a baby plant how plants reproduce. You can order The Miracle of Plants and other natural products through her website.

AUTHOR DAVID VAHLBERG IN RECOVERY

Recently, I recieved an email concering one of our authors and a fall he took down a flight of stairs. At that time David Vahlberg was in critical condition. We are rejoicing with his family now as he's regained consciousness, but there is still a long journey of rehabilitation ahead for him. You can read about his family and the challenges they faced here, and you can check out his book here.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, David. May you feel our love surrounding you and fight through this like the warrior that you are.

IDAhope Book Launch Party

What: IDAhope Book Launch Party

Where: Borders in the Boise Town Center

When: Friday, October 15 from 7:00-9:00

Taking pride in what makes an Idahoan,

this anthology offers a variety of true life stories sure to inspire.

Experience the unique beauty, the rugged power, and the simple pleasure of Idaho through the eyes of people you might know. Their stories of snowmobiling to save a radio station, a whitewater rafting disaster, and traveling in a historic steam engine, made them who they are. They endured tragic accidents, rejection, and illness. They beat the odds and reveal their fears with raw vulnerability. And in the end, they all found a home worth sharing.

INSPIRATION

Getting excited for the release of IDAhope: Inspiration from the Gem State. I had someone write me recently and give me their book idea for a compilation of inspiring stories by local authors. I was way ahead of her, but apparently we need to get the word out there. IDAhope is something I'm planning to offer every year.

Come join us this year at Borders in the mall on October 15 from 7:00-9:00 to celebrate the release and meet contributing authors. The cover turned out gorgeous, thanks to our amazing designer Tara Mayberry. This is definitely a book that would make a great gift.

WRITING CONTEST

Grades K-12 can enter to win a savings bond that will be awarded to them by State Rep. Max Black on October 23 at our Booktoberfest Event. Find out more on the Booktoberfest website.

BOOK LAUNCH AT HAWKS GAME

Join former professional baseball player Jeff Anderson at the Hawks game Tuesday, August 31 for your chance to win a copy of his book Go the Distance or a free personal pitching session.

BOOKTOBER FEST

If you are a writer, want to be a writer, or know a writer, we would love to have you participate/attend our first annual Booktober Fest Fair on Saturday, October 23 from 10-2 at University of Phoenix in Meridian. This is an event designed to unite all the writers in the Treasure Valley. Each writing group is invited to have a booth and an author speak during the author spotilight. There will also be a kids corner with a writing contest because you're never to young to follow your dreams. I hope to see you there.