Supporting the Indie Book Seller
The Adventures of Li’l Al found itself at StoryTime at the Grand Forks public library on October 11. Author, Paula Helgerson was joined by illustrator, Kimberly Forness Wilson, when they visited the weekly StoryTime event. They were welcomed again, as they were at their April 2016 appearance, by the numerous children who attended along with parents or childcare staff. The change in season combined with the chill in the air made it the perfect morning to share Li’l Al’s latest adventure to the Pumpkin Patch.
Several of the children attending recalled Li’l Al from last Spring’s visit. They were delighted to hear and see his new adventure. Our creative team shared the benefits of continued friendships through the years. As these two have been friends since youth, they have carried this into a partnership with our storybook character. Likewise, the friendships that these little people are forming can continue long through their lives.
This is the second story shared at the library’s StoryTime, but the third book about Li’l Al. They talked about the changing seasons and that these first stories of Li’l Al reflect the seasons. They discussed where Li’l Al may be off to in his NEXT adventure. Ms. Helgerson, upon request, also read Li’l Al and the Snowy Day, the first story. These three stories are now available in the children’s section of the Grand Forks library; as well as for purchase at the two independent Book stores in Grand Forks.
Traveling to Grand Forks makes it a prime opportunity to check in at both Indie Book Stores in that area. In the Spring and over the Summer the Li’l Al Adventure series was made available through both Ferguson’s Books and More, along with Book World. These two Indie Book Sellers were updated recently with the third, and NEWEST story in the Li’l Al collection. Please visit these stores when you’re in the area.