The Blue Feather

When we last saw Thomas and Li-Ming… the parchment rematerialized and was invisible because it sensed that Lady Hallow was near. Gillette leaves to keep the parchment safe as Thomas, Li-Ming, and Norm ran to use Gillette’s spell book to get back home, but instead the spell brought them into the future!

Meet author Melanie Faranello and illustrator Patty Weise and stay tuned for the next adventure!

Melanie Faranello received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and her BA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Colorado. She has teaching experience in Connecticut, Chicago, New York City, and Ecuador and has led workshops combining poetry and yoga. Melanie is currently living in West Hartford with her husband and two sons.

Patricia Weise is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin and earned her MFA at the Hartford School of Art. She is now a painter, freelance illustrator, and teacher living in Winsted, Connecticut. Patricia teaches part time at Central Connecticut State University, Northwestern CT Community College, and Saint Joseph College. She frequently has exhibitions showcasing her art. To find out more about Patricia and her artwork, visit www.pattyweise.com