BIO:

Erin has spent the last 29 years in middle school. Yes, by choice. She is a cross categorical teacher specializing in reading, writing, math & social thinking, and an experienced mother of two daughters. She has a master’s degree and is twice National Board certified. Writing has been a lifelong project.

Between the Lines (book one of a three-book series) and Seeing Eye to Eye (book two in the series) were created out of a need observed in classrooms every day. Erin was born, raised, and continues to teach in Wisconsin. She loves coffee, card games, and traveling with her family.

LINKS:

Website - erinminchk.com

Instagram - @erinminchk

BIO:

Today we are interviewing Maggie Ginsberg. Maggie Ginsberg is the author of the novel Still True, published by the University of Wisconsin Press and winner of the Wisconsin Library Association’s 2023 Literary Award for Fiction. Still True was the honorable mention selection for the 2022 Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award, and is the 2026 inaugural pick for the new Wisconsin Libraries’ statewide Wisconsin Reads digital book club.

Maggie is also a nonfiction writer who published hundreds of articles throughout her career, earning numerous honors from the City Regional Magazine Association, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Milwaukee Press Club, and others. She is the former managing editor at Madison Magazine, and now works full-time as an arts writer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

LINKS:

maggieginsberg.com

BIO:

Sloan Sullivan is a Wisconsin author whose picture book The Blueberries of Life was inspired by real Sunday mornings with her granddaughter Brooklyn and Grandpa Tom and the joy of blueberry pancakes shared around the table. Through her “Blueberry Adventures” series, Sloan celebrates family, gratitude, and the simple traditions that make life sweet. She loves connecting with readers at schools, libraries, and community events across Wisconsin and beyond. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her enjoying Lake Geneva sunsets, supporting local shops, or dreaming up new blueberry adventures.

SYNOPSIS:

The Blueberries of Life is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates family, love, and the sweet traditions that shape us. When young Brooklyn spends a morning making blueberry pancakes with her Grandpa Tom, she discovers that the “blueberries of life” aren’t just in the bowl — they’re the people and moments that make life meaningful. Blending gentle wisdom with nostalgic charm, this story invites readers to slow down, savor connection, and remember that life’s richest blessings are found around the table. A tender reminder for readers of all ages to celebrate love, gratitude, and togetherness.

LINKS:

https://www.blueberriesoflife.com/

@theblueberriesoflife