September 12, 2023 – Kimberly S. Hoffman has been selected to the prestigious Annual Holiday Author Fair at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in Indianapolis for the second year in a row. Hundreds of authors apply to be part of this annual event held in December, which annually showcases some of the Hoosier State’s top books and authors.
Kimberly was selected due to her book, I Llama Ewe, which published last fall. Beautifully illustrated by Calder Robinson, it teaches children that differences shouldn’t drive us apart. In fact, our differences can often be the catalyst to form close, lasting relationships. The story also emphasizes that sometimes we don’t understand why someone loves us because we can’t see the beauty within ourselves that they see in us.
Last year, her book, The Red Coat: Giving and Gratitude During The Great Depression, also illustrated by Calder Robinson, was chosen to be featured at the event, and she was one of 60 authors in attendance.
Kimberly will also have her Cleo and Roger books with her at the event, Saturday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m.
A selection committee reviews applications and titles each year partially based on the following criteria:
Featured title must have been published on or after April 1, 2022.
Author has spent significant time in Indiana or is a nationally recognized author on a fall tour, and/or the book pertains to Indiana.