Regional authors will return to Orange City for the second annual Author’s Corner, one of Tulip Festival’s newest attractions on May 13, 14 and 15th.

     Twelve authors, all but one of who come from an hour’s drive or less, will be at the Iowa State Bank ready to talk about and sign their books.  Four of these authors write for children, while the remaining eight write for adults.

     Orange City’s well-known Hadley Hoover will be at the event with her latest novel, Fallow Fields, as well as her previous books.  Four of Hoover’s books are set in a town called Dutchville, which is based on Orange City.  Growing up and now residing in Orange City, Hoover was inspired by the unique aspects of the town, and decided to bring the culture into her books.

     Other Orange City authors include Dee Kramer, Mary Addink, and Harold Heie.  Kramer’s book, Bayani’s Bridge, is based on a family living in the Philippines.  Addink’s Treasury of Gems includes a collection of words to enlighten readers on various aspects of life.  Heie’s two books give insight on how to have respectful conversations with those who having opposing viewpoints.

     Kaia Kloster and her illustrator Ruth Hanson will bring their books Under Loving Wings and Rainy Day Duck.  The two books share simple farm stories that tie biblical truths into modern-day relevance.

     The public is invited to attend the Author’s Corner at Iowa State Bank during the Orange City Tulip Festival on May 13, 14 and 15.  The event will take place each day from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  The majority of the twelve authors will be at each session.  Books can be purchased at the event, or brought in from previous purchase.

    The event is co-chaired by Bonnie Kaericher and Peg Juffer, as well as Marilyn Van Englenhoven, Tulip Festival Steering Committee Chairperson.