Tag: Calvin College

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—-Remember Who You Are—-Part 3

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—-Remember Who You Are—-Part 3

Posted on by Laura
When I attended best-selling author Gary D. Schmidt’s book talk at Boswell Book Company in February, he was sitting with a girl (age 10 or 11?) at a corner table before the presentation began.  As I stood nearby browsing bookshelves, I caught wisps of their conversation about stories, characters, and...Read More
Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 2

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 2

Posted on by Laura
What happens to an American boy and his family when he opens the door one morning to find a proper English butler on the doorstep? Not one who has lost his way, mind you, but one who plans on moving in and taking over and doing all the typical butler-y...Read More
Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 1

Award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt—Remember Who You Are—Part 1

Posted on by Laura
In the spirit of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, the neighborhood bookstore is a favorite spot for book lovers. In this age of Amazon, online shopping, Kindles, ebooks, and downloads, a real live bookstore is a sight for sore eyes. A place to browse and bask in a bounty of books. Boswell...Read More
Story Worlds: Places I’ve Been, Part 2

Story Worlds: Places I’ve Been, Part 2

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What settings have inspired you? What stories do you associate with them? Which stories will you never forget? Earlier, I shared how authors thrust us into their story worlds, by mixing words together in such a way that we’re living and breathing alongside the characters. I’ve discussed where story ideas come...Read More