Author Ben Mikaelsen will discuss the challenges he faced in creating his books from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, in Madrona K-8 School’s (1121 33rd Ave.) library.
Mikaelsen will present a slide show of his experiences as he tries to uncover the “soul of a story.” These experiences include raising a 700-pound black bear, living with the homeless, working with dolphins, attending space camp, going undercover with Drug Enforcement Administration agents and living with the Maasai in Africa.
Mikaelsen is an award-winning children’s fiction author whose novels include “Touching Spirit Bear,” “Stranded” and “Jungle of Bones.” He lives in the mountains near Bozeman, Montana, with his wife.
Admission is free and open to the public; registration is not required. The Madrona Community Council will provide free child care for children ages 3 to 12.
This event is presented in partnership with the Madrona PTSA.
For more information, call (206) 386-4636.