Clark County Historical Museum Local Authors Fair

 

On Friday, September 1st from 5-8 PM, I'll be signing books at the After Hours Local Authors Fair at the Clark County Historical Museum in Vancouver, Washington. 

When I was growing up, this beautiful building was the public library. I have so many happy memories spent in the children's section, which was located down the narrow wooden stairs. Each creak added a sense of mystery to my travels toward my next reading adventure. 

My older sister and I felt so grown up as we walked to the library about a mile from our house on a Saturday. I remember the thrill of receiving my first library card with my name typed on the top and the little metal plate with my number on it. No fancy computer to scan a barcode in those days. 

The adventure took a whole day. We started early to be there when the doors opened, spending several hours pulling a book from the shelf, deciding if it was worth lugging the long way home, and then either putting it back or adding it to our pile. After we'd made it home and had finished our Saturday chores, we'd grab the first book on our stack and start reading. There was no time spent dithering about which book we'd read first because we knew they would all be devoured before we made the trip back to the library in two weeks.

I am looking forward to spending an entire evening taking in the sounds, smells, and old-world ambiance of that building. Won't you join me?

Plotting What Happens in My Story

Tea leaves!

I wonder if it matters whether the tea is black, green, or herbal.

Another fun school visit today!

Another fun school visit today! The kids were so attentive and we had a lot of fun!

I'm not sure whether they were more interested in my talk, the activity, or watching me unpack my bag & show them what I had inside! There's something about a closed-up bag and the discovery of its hidden treasures that fascinates everyone!

Summer School Visit!

I spent a wonderful morning with some fun and enthusiastic kids at a school's summer program. We talked about stories, writing, and characters. The kids colored pictures of Frigg, Ping, Tip, and Cricall, and then they gave the characters a tour of their classroom. I loved talking with the kids, taking pictures, and answering questions.

One little boy asked me five times to write a book about sharks, make the book myself, and dedicate it to him so he could keep it forever. I would if I could! But, I told him that his interest in sharks means he should write the book himself!

I'll be visiting 5 more schools this week and next. I'm excited to see what these adventures bring into my life. Wish me luck!

Here are some of the results of today's activity!

Nadavir Gang at the Beach!

While we were at the beach last week, Ping took a nap on a harbor seal's nose, Frigg learned about Pelagic Cormorants at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse Interpretive Center, and the gang spent some exhilarating moments climbing a rock wall at Coast Park in Newport, Oregon. It was a fun trip for all!

If you want to take the gang on a vacation this summer, they are always ready and willing to go! Coloring sheets are in the Nadavir Kids Club. You can gain access to all of the club activities by signing up for my newsletter on my website!

 

A New Activity Book!

 Announcing something new to keep kids busy this summer!

Activities galore! Puzzles, stories, and so much more!

You can get a FREE copy of my new activity ebook by signing up for my newsletter! I recommend the PDF version for easy printing of the activities, but it is also available in MOBI and EPUB format. Go HERE to download your FREE ebook!

If you've already signed up for my newsletter, the activity book is waiting for you NOW inside the Nadavir Kids Clubhouse!

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

The Nadavir Gang spent last weekend at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Astoria, Oregon. Cricall loved chatting with a group of Icelandic horses, Tip enjoyed the traditional music and dances, Frigg learned to sail replicas of Viking ships, and Ping assisted with the raising of the Midsummer Maypole. Everyone enjoyed eating Pannukakku (Finnish pancakes), Swedish Meatballs, Norwegian Pork Sausage, and Danish Pastries.