SHELBY — The Marvin Memorial Library will be hosting an Author Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Author talks and readings will happen throughout the main floor of the library.
Janet Baird is the author of “Face Your Giant,” a book about bullying and how it can be dealt with appropriately.
The story is told of how a new student, Gabby, is being bullied every day at school. When Gabby’s new friend finds the courage to stand up to a much larger bully, Gabby then goes on to use these lessons to stop bullying in her school and encourages many others around her to do the same.
Anthony Brown’s dramatic life story as a homeless man has led him to many dark and often dangerous places.
Addicted to drugs and alcohol since he was very young, From Park Bench to Park Avenue details his incredible journey from disfunction and homelessness to recovery and triumph – pursuing his ultimate passion of giving hope and help to those still imprisoned by destructive behaviors and substance abuse.
All of the proceeds from From Park Bench to Park Avenue will be used to transform a historic home into Brown Manor – a place of recovery, where individuals can begin a new journey, alcohol and drug free; a place that offers a hand up, not a hand out.
Kate Church is a seasoned healthcare worker by day, lover of nature, avid reader and writer by night. Kate spends her free time hitting the trails and engrossing herself in the world of fantasy fiction.
Armed with a love of folklore and medieval history, she creates worlds with strong ties to both and strives to push the boundaries of what we know fantasy fiction to be.
Zac Church is coauthor of Splat the Dinosaur, which he wrote with his mom Kate.
It’s a heartwarming tale of a dinosaur’s journey and the struggles he faces with being born different. Splat’s journey helps him overcome his struggles to find self-acceptance, friendship and the importance of being kind.
“Chantal DeYoe has been writing since she could hold a pencil, but it wasn’t until recently that her journey brought her to where she could complete her first full-length fiction novel.
“For decades Chantal has dedicated her life to whatever God has brought her way: homeschooling, piano, non-profit work, building a business. In all these things, He has been preparing her for this new path of writing and publishing.
“Chantal loves to laugh and enjoy life, but she is also a deep thinker who loves getting inside the minds of her characters. She and her husband have two grown sons who’ve flown the coop, leaving them to live in rural Ohio with lots of animals — and plenty of small towns nearby.”
She is the author of “Right Where They Belong.”
Clarissa Gurik is a Shelby native and the author of Lewis Walker. Lewis Walker is a lion who knows his purpose is music. Together with three squirrel friends, he travels to New York City looking for adventure.
Shaan Ranae is an Ohio native who brings a small taste of her home state to each of her stories. She believes there is something special in all of us. Her gritty tales of love will take you on an emotional journey to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Levi Robertson is a local board game designer. He has had several published games.
“I have been designing games since early 2016, which is a year longer than I have been playing board games. I played Dominion for the first time in 2017 and down the rabbit hole I went.”
Levi will be bringing his latest creation, KEBAB.
“Kebab is a quick, fun, and appetizing board game played on a stick. Take turns choosing your ingredients and sliding them onto your skewer to feed your hungry (and picky) guests. Whoever can best satisfy their guests’ cravings wins.”
Vickie Ramey Rose is the author of Kentucky at Heart. She is also working on an upcoming Quilting Mystery series set in Gamble’s Mill in the 1950’s, which will feature the names of many of the businesses that were operating here at that time.
Meet all of these authors at the Author Fair. Purchase their books, or bring your own copies to get them signed.