My mom was an incredible storyteller. She journaled constantly, and her writings have been such a gift to me. Inspired by her, I started gathering my own journals, post-it notes, and random scribbles, and put them all into PAGES on my computer.
In January 2023, I began writing The Adventures of Marvin & Huck, a series based on our National Park blogs. By January 2024, I felt inspired to try something different—a memoir of my life. And from there, I just couldn’t stop. I started reflecting on the stories I’ve shared with teachers, the memories I’ve heard from park rangers, and my own experiences growing up. These books aren’t professionally written, and I’m publishing them myself, but they come from the heart. Today, I’m sharing this on what would have been my mom’s 82nd birthday. It feels like the perfect time to honor her and her love of storytelling by sharing my own journey with writing. If you’re interested in learning more about our newest books, you can check them out and order directly from us at https://www.expeditionsineducation.org/ourbooks.html All proceeds go to our nonprofit, Expeditions in Education, to support educators and programs across the country. I don’t think of myself as an author—just a collector of memories. Writing has been a gift for me, and I hope these stories can be a gift to others.
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