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Hiking in Minnesota, by Lake Superior |
News!Kathleen ErnstAutumn, 2007
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Hiking in Minnesota, by Lake Superior |
News!Kathleen ErnstAutumn, 2007
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| I am having a wonderful autumn! It's my favorite time of year, and we've had lots of warm, golden days to enjoy. Scott and I have been busy tidying up the yard and getting ready for cold weather. |
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My big trip of the year was to Alaska for a mystery convention and some school visits. You can read more about that by clicking here.
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In October I attended the Women Writing the West Conference in Colorado Springs. I'm honored to now be serving this dynamic organization as President.
Four WWW Presidents: Me, Jacque Boyd (2007), Sheila Foard (2009), and Jane Kirkpatrick (2006) |
 We had a beautiful snowfall! After the conference my friends Joyce Lohse and Sarah Rickman and I went to Garden of the Gods park to enjoy the scenery. |
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My next trip was closer to home--a short drive to Schaumburg, Illinois.
I started with an evening program at the public library.
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These three photos were taken at Enders Salk Elementary. I also visited St. Hubert's School.
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I need to also thank the great students and staff at St. Paul's Catholic School in Genesee for their recent hospitality.
My friend Denice Ryan Martin received a grant from the Wisconsin Center for the Book that allowed me to visit St. Paul's. Denice and I are both members of the Society of Children's Book Illustrators and Illustrators (SCBWI). Her husband created this cool sign!
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| That evening I visited the beautiful public library in Waukesha, with some of the artifacts I've collected while working on the American Girl mysteries. Thanks to librarian Kate Fitzgerald-Fleck to Martha Merrell's Books. |
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| I've squeezed some time in for reading this autumn, too. I recently enjoyed Little Klein, by Anne Ylvisaker, a surprising and engaging historical novel for young readers. On the adult side, I just finished The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant, which I liked a lot. My historical fiction book group will be discussing this soon, and I anticipate a lively conversation! As the days grow shorter and colder, I look forward to settling down inside with lots more good books in the weeks to come. May your autumn weeks be filled with warmth and great reads! |
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