Hello everyone,

June has arrived with sunshine, new beginnings, and a few exciting milestones I'd love to share with you.

🧺✨ Dani's Adventure in Laundry Land Has Arrived! ✨🧺

I'm delighted to announce the release of my newest children's book, Dani's Adventure in Laundry Land.

This story has been quietly waiting to be written for several years. It began as a simple idea and eventually grew into a playful adventure filled with tunnels, twists, and surprises.

When Dani goes searching for her favourite sweater, she discovers an entire world hidden inside the laundry pile. As she travels over, under, through, and around Laundry Land, young readers learn directional language while exploring alongside her.

I'm also excited to share that shortly after its release, Dani's Adventure in Laundry Land reached #2 on Amazon's Best Sellers list in the Early Learning Books On Language category. 🎉

For a brand-new book, that was an exciting surprise and a reminder that stories can sometimes find their readers in ways we never expect.

A heartfelt thank you goes to illustrator Danielle Adams, whose beautiful artwork brought Dani's adventure to life.

Seeing a story move from idea to finished book is always a special experience, and I'm grateful to share this one with you.

🌟 Finalist for the Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Award

I was honoured to learn that I was a finalist for the Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Award through the Centre for Family Literacy. I didn't receive the award this year, however it is an honour to be considered! Being recognized alongside others who support literacy and learning is deeply meaningful.

I will be attending the awards event on June 9 and look forward to celebrating the important work being done to foster literacy in our communities.

📚 Summer Market Season Begins

I'm excited to announce my first market of the season!

This year I'll be attending a little differently.

While I'll still be there with my books, I'll be exhibiting under my publishing company, Raspberry Press. New banner, more books, same author!

I'll also be joined by fellow Raspberry Press author C.A. Bathgate, author of the Dragonshadowed fantasy series. We'll both be available throughout the day to sign books, chat with readers, and celebrate storytelling.

We'll also have a gift basket giveaway that visitors can enter to win.

📍 St. Albert Farmers' Market
📍 Stall #57 – St. Anne Street
📅 June 13
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If you're in the area, we'd love to see you.

💛 A Final Reflection

As I look back on the first half of the year, I'm reminded that stories often take their own path and their own timing. Some arrive quickly. Others wait patiently for years before they are ready to be written.

Whether you're writing, creating, learning, or simply dreaming about what's next, I hope you'll continue taking small steps toward the things that matter most to you.

You never know which idea may become your next adventure.

Thank you, as always, for being part of my journey.

xo,

Newest Titles

When Dani goes searching for her favourite sweater, she never expects to find an adventure waiting for her.

With one curious leap into the laundry pile, Dani discovers a whole new world — a place filled with twisting tunnels, cozy corners, and surprising paths made entirely of clothes.

As she travels over, under, through, and around, Dani learns to navigate this playful and puzzling land, all while finding her way back home.

Dani’s Adventure in Laundry Land is a delightful journey of imagination and discovery, gently introducing directional language through movement, exploration, and fun.

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When Toby Cat climbs into a shipping box on a quiet Canadian farm, he has no idea he’s about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

From faraway lands to frosty skies, Toby Cat journeys across the globe, meeting friends at every turn. But as Christmas draws near, one question grows bigger than his whiskers: will he find his way home in time?

A whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery, celebrating the curiosity of our feline friends.

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The Magic Of The Dark is a children's book story of a girl named Jacki who on a camping trip overcomes her fear of the dark with help from a racoon friend. There is beauty and amazing animals that exist in the night and dark. Read to discover the magical treasures Jacki finds, and to learn how the dark isn’t so scary after all.

This book teaches about cool nocturnal animal facts, wrapped in a fun story of curiosity, bravery, and overcoming fear!

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For all Available titles please visit www.cherylfountain.com. For publishing support please visit www.raspberrypress.ca.