Local Author Debuts Kid’s Book “Even” at Launch Party in Ferndale Nov. 17

Local Author Debuts Kid’s Book “Even” at Launch Party in Ferndale Nov. 17 Ferndale, MI- Songwriter, writer and local businessman Andy Gutman has released a children’s book titled ‘Even.’ The 34-page story, written in a lyrical style amidst vibrant illustrations, offers a sweet lesson in the eternal love and strong bond between a father and…

Royal Oak Author Helps Girls be EmPOWERed, Book Event Nov. 19

Royal Oak Author Helps Girls be EmPOWERed, Book Event Nov. 19 (EVENT page) Detroit, MI – From cyberbullying to societal pressure, 21st century girls face challenges that generations before them may have never imagined. But they also have unlimited resources and opportunities to live powerfully. Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer…

Famed Children’s Author Dr. Patricia Polacco Speaking Oct. 10 in Birmingham

Famed Children’s Author Dr. Patricia Polacco Speaking Oct. 10 in Birmingham (Birmingham Education Foundation, Oct. 2, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) announced that celebrated children’s book author and native Michigander, Dr. Patricia Polacco will be this year’s Author in Residence. As part of the annual BEF-sponsored program, Dr. Polacco will speak…

Author/Illustrator Fair at Orion Twp. Library Dec. 5

Author/Illustrator Fair at Orion Twp. Library Dec. 5 (EVENT page) The Giving Season: Annual Author/Illustrator Fair Saturday, December 5 Orion Twp. Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan 48362 Drop in anytime between 1:00p and 4:00p to meet authors and illustrators (including our own Ms. Kristen!) Books for readers of all ages will be available…

Miriam Gershow Visits Ferndale Public Library

If Miriam Gershow made a bumper sticker it would say “Fiction Saves Lives.” The Berkley High graduate is the author of The Local News, a story about a teenager whose older brother went missing and how it affected her and her family. Gershow, who now lives in Oregon, came back to Michigan to do a reading from the novel at The Ferndale Public Library as part of their Ferndale Reads celebration.

Original Work Found in Library Storage Room

The painting—created as an illustration for The Story of Hiawatha–is gouache on illustration board. Room was left in the lower right corner for text, which was written by Allen Chaffee as a retelling of the famous Longfellow poem. Published in 1951, The Story of Hiawatha features Sperry’s illustrations throughout and is currently out of print, though two copies remain in circulation at the Ferndale Public Library.