One question I get during the “q&a” after some of my talks has to do with colors. You know, whether or not I still remember them. I do. I will admit, though — There are some new fashion colors I have trouble coordinating. Teal, for example. Terra cotta. Chartreuse. When in doubt, I Pair them […]

This Saturday Hanni will be honored at a Champaign Public Library program called “Get Inspired! Meet a Hero at Your Library.” The Champaign library will be recommending favorite books about heroes for the next couple months, and “Hanni and Beth: Safe & sound” is one of their three picks for march: 1. Officer Buckle & […]

Safe & Sound ended 2007 right: our book was mentioned in the Chicago Tribune’s “For Young Readers” section on December 29: “Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound By Beth Finke, illustrated by Anthony Alex LeTourneau Blue Marlin, $17.95 Ages 7-10 years Hanni, the author’s guide dog, is chosen to tell the story of their workday […]

Hanni and I were interviewed on a radio show called “Walking on Air” today. The show’s title turned out to be the theme for the rest of the afternoon. I checked my email once Hanni and I got home from the radio interview. Dee ding! A message! I opened it. For a moment I thought […]