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09/03/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet author Nancy Carlson! 🎡

Sarah is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on Friday, September 4. Learn more about Nancy and her book, A Swing for Samara, in these four interview questions.

Visit Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

09/02/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet author V.T. Bidania! 🎡

V.T. is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on September 3! She's bringing her book, Eliana and the Magnificent Hmong New Year. In this book, Eliana wants to help her family prepare for the special celebration, but everyone says she is too small to help them with their tasks. After being told ‘no’ several times, Eliana finally finds a way to be helpful.

You can meet V.T. Bidania between 10am-2pm tomorrow and participate in all the fun (and free!) alphabet activities in the forest. 🌳

Find Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

09/01/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet illustrator Jonathan Thunder! 🎡

Jonathan is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on Wednesday, September 2. In Jonathan's book, Blue Bearies, Windy Girl learns more about her Ojibwe culture and history as her teacher, Mrs. Mukwa, teaches her class about bears.

Visit Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫

Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

08/31/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet Nancy Loewen, children's book author and Linda Hayen! 🎡

Nancy and Linda will be leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist tent tomorrow on Tuesday, September 1. Learn more about them and the book they wrote together, The Everybody Club, in these interview questions.

Find Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

08/30/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet author Sarah Warren! 🎡

Sarah is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on Monday, August 31. Learn more about Sarah and her book, A Spectacular Birdie, in these four interview questions.

Visit Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

08/29/2026

We were so excited to celebrate the launch of Creating Safe and Welcoming Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Students on Thursday!

Dr. Scott Sundstrom is a school district administrator, AmazeWorks educator, and now published author, helping teachers bring belonging to life for all students. 🌟

08/29/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet Megan Maynor - Children's Author!

Megan is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on August 30! Learn more about Megan and her book, It's Taco Knight!, in these four interview questions. 🌮

You can meet Megan between 10am-2pm tomorrow and participate in all the fun (and free!) alphabet activities in the forest. 🌳

Find Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

We invite you to read the interviews with the Alphabet Forest Blue Ribbon authors and illustrators offered by AmazeWorks, one of our 2026 sponsors, doing strong work to reinforce literacy and reading. Thanks to Sophie Herrington for lifting up these book creators. Inspired! (photo: AmazeWorks volunteers at the Alphabet Forest) (links in comments)

08/28/2026

Tomorrow at Alphabet Forest, meet author Keenan Jones!

Keenan is leading an activity under the Blue Ribbon Artist Tent tomorrow on August 29! He's bringing his book, Saturday Morning at the 'Shop, which shows the barbershop as a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom, and most importantly, a place for community.

You can meet Keenan between 10am-2pm tomorrow and participate in all the fun (and free!) alphabet activities in the forest. 🌳

Find Alphabet Forest on Cosgrove St and Wright Ave (across from the 4-H Building) for fun and free family fair activities. 💫 Every single day, a new author or illustrator will lead an exciting activity in the Blue Ribbon Artist tent between 10am-2pm. They can't wait to learn with you!