Chat with local authors! Some amazing authors will be here to share not only their wonderful children’s books but also talk about the writing process. You and your children will be able to see what it is like to be an author, hear some great stories, and work on some crafts. Bring your questions and be ready to enjoy a fun Saturday morning. Authors books and our educational bookstore with books and educational games will be open. Ruth A. Douthitt’s Dragons and more… The Dragon Forest is the first in this adventure series of how the young Prince Peter experiences the adventure of a lifetime and how he finally learns what it means to be King. The interaction between Peter, his father, and the Dragon forms the essence of this action-adventure series of books. In Vulgaard, a world where elves and dragons coexist, a malevolent darkness shrouds the land, threatening to unravel their very existence. Secrets, once tightly held, are forcibly unveiled, tearing apart friendships and alliances. For centuries, the elves have safeguarded their ancient wisdom and enchanted realms, while the dragons ruled the skies with their awe-inspiring power. But when the insidious darkness sweeps across the enchanted forests and dragon lairs, it awakens a sinister force that feeds on secrets, whispering them aloud for all to hear. Ruth is also the illustrator for her dragon books. Learn about what it it like to be an author and an illustrator! Children will be able to create their own works and color some of the dragon illustrations! Former writing teacher, R. A. Douthitt is an award-winning author of books for middle grade readers and adults in fiction and non-fiction. And she is also an award-winning artist who illustrates her books and creates fantasy coloring books. She is the winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Books Award-Bronze Medal for Best Book Series and the Christian Indie Award First Place for YA. She currently works for Grand Canyon University and lives in Phoenix with her husband Scott and their little dog. When she isn’t writing, Ruth loves to run marathons, draw dragons, paint, and garden. www.artbyruth.com/middle-grade-books.html Free event for parents and children!