by Sarah Purdy | Sep 13, 2017 | Book Place, Book Releases & Events
The Little Lost Nutcracker, written by Colfax author Shannon Kotz, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. Illustrated by Kotz’s son, Vinny, The Little Lost Nutcracker tells the story of Grant, a nutcracker who leaves a special heart-shaped walnut...
by Sarah Purdy | Aug 29, 2017 | Children's Books, Our Books
by Rachel Line In the year 1847, 800 Hollanders came to America from the Netherlands. They sailed on four ships to Baltimore, Maryland. From there, they traveled by canal boat, portage railroad, and steamship. Finally, they arrived in Iowa in a covered wagon. They...
by Sarah Purdy | Aug 22, 2017 | Children's Books, Our Books
by Shannon Kotz Beautifully illustrated by the author’s son, The Little Lost Nutcracker tells the endearing story of Grant, a nutcracker who leaves a special heart-shaped walnut at each child’s bedside on Christmas Eve. There is only one rule Grant must follow: He...
by Sarah Purdy | Jun 12, 2017 | Book Place, Book Releases & Events
Young adults face a host of exciting and sometimes intimidating challenges when they leave home. For a Catholic college student, one of the biggest challenges is deciding how to live out their faith. Lake City, Iowa, author Jennifer Redenius explores this question in...
by Sarah Purdy | May 17, 2017 | Book Place, Book Releases & Events
The Secret of Happiness, written by Pella author Karen Fitzsimmons and illustrated by Rowena Hoover, is the latest children’s book published by the Write Place. Brought to life by Hoover’s vibrant watercolor illustrations, Fitzsimmons’ book tells the story of Maggie,...
