Greetings from Kathy Cherry Books!

Happy October, reader!

▶️ YouTube Podcast Interview

I'm so excited to share a recent YouTube podcast hosted by Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson. JoAnn and I chat about the writing process, children's books, and more! Click here to watch the fun video. Thank you so much to JoAnn for this wonderful opportunity!

🔤 Dictionary Day

This day celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster (October 16, 1758), best known for his influential American dictionary. Celebrate Dictionary Day on October 16th with a few wonderfully wild words. How many of these words below do you already know?

🌧️ Petrichor — the earthy smell after rain
🏔️ Alpenglow — the rosy glow on mountains near sunrise or sunset
🐢 Brumation — a reptile’s period of winter inactivity
🐦 Murmuration — a large flock of birds moving together in the sky

Alpenglow is my favorite of these four words. Emma really likes brumation. ;) Which of these four words is your favorite? Click here to explore more words!

🏞️ Yosemite National Park

Happy 136th birthday to Yosemite National Park! Yosemite became a national park on October 1, 1890. To celebrate, become a virtual junior ranger at the national park! Click here to access the worksheets. Complete these pages, then email pictures to yose_information@nps.gov with your mailing address to get your badge. Have fun! Below please find a couple of photos from Yosemite National Park.

📚 National Park Books for Kids

Earlier this week, I shared 10 great national park books for kids on my blog from picture books to adventurous reads for older kids. Looking for your child's next national park adventure? Click here to check out all these great books!

📖 National Friends of Libraries Week

October 18–24 is National Friends of Libraries Week! Friends of the Library groups support their local libraries through fundraising, volunteering, programs, events, and more. Does your local library have a Friends group? Visit your library's website and search for “Friends of the Library,” or simply ask at the front desk. Many groups welcome new members and volunteers!

📚 My Books

🌐 My Website
🛒 Amazon or Bookshop
🏬 Wit and Whimsy Toys, a unique locally owned toy store
📖 Old Haunts Bookshop, a local independent bookstore
📚 Request them at your local bookstore and/or library

Thanks so much for reading my books and for all of your support. I am very grateful! Wishing you a cozy October filled with books, adventure, pumpkins, and a little magic.

Take care,

Kathy Cherry