As #readacrossamericaweek2022 comes to a close, I have exciting news! My children's book, "A Rock Solid History of Hawthorne, New Jersey" is now being sold at Colour & Whim in Hawthorne, NJ (https://www.colourandwhim.com/).
My book, which tells the history of the town through rocks, is a perfect adventure for the warmer weather. Everything mentioned in the book can be visited in person, reinforcing the history learned. And Colour & Whim is located next to an award-winning sub shop. Sounds like a fun afternoon to me! #hawthornenj #newjerseyhistoryforkids #funforkidsnj #childrensauthor #homeschoolingfunnj #historyisfun #RockSolidHistory
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