Her novel, Forty & Out, takes place in Toledo where a serial killer has been targeting women on their 40th birthday. The book follows the newly assigned homicide detective as she tries to prevent the body count from increasing. Her desire to solve the case heightens as the killer targets the detective’s sister.
Some of CL Pauwels other works include:
- Unwelcome Ties
- Burned Bridges
- “One Sadistic Muse.” Mock Turtle ‘zine. (Dayton, OH). Fall 2013. (27).
- “Popcorn Memories.” Flights. Dayton, OH: Sinclair Community College, Fall 2015.
- “When I’m 64.” Hags on Fire, Winter Solstice 2022
K12 Gallery and Tejas
One avenue of community engagement is introducing the healing power of arts to low-income students, youth on probation, adults with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence. K12 Gallery & TEJAS continues to organize public art projects to further reach the community.
For information on art classes at K12 & TEJAS, please visit their website at: https://k12tejasgallery.org
Have You Seen this Bench?
Local Author Tim Smith
Some of Tim Smith’s titles include:
- One Lonely Christmas Eve
- Memories Die Last
- Cupid Says Happy New Year
- Who Gets the Friends
- The Sweet Distraction
You can buy his books on Amazon.
Natalie Babbit
Natalie was born in Dayton on July 28, 1932, to personnel administrator Ralph Moore and former artist Genevieve Converse Moore. Natalie grew up with what she referred to as an “Ohio life view”, which she described as “the feeling that certain things are right, and that’s that.”
Since childhood, Natalie wanted to be an illustrator. She studied at Laurel School in Cleveland and Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Later, she married Samuel Babbitt, and together they had three children, born between 1956 and 1960.
Together, the couple created The Forty-ninth Magician, written by Samuel and illustrated by Natalie. Eventually Samuel became too busy to continue with books and Natalie was encouraged to continue producing children’s books. She started with short books, then continued on to children’s novels.
Children’s novels was where Natalie succeeded. For her books, she won the following awards:
- Tuck Everlasting – named an ALA Notable Book and ranked among the “Top 100 Chapter Books” of all time by the School Library Journal. Adapted into a movie twice and a Broadway Musical
- The Eyes of Amaryllis – adapted into a movie in 1982.
- Received The Newbery Honor Award
- Received the Christopher Award
- U.S. Nominee for Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1982
- Finalist for Edgar Allan Poe Award
- Awarded the inaugural E.B. White Award for achievement in children’s literature by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Natalie’s writing career spanned four decades and produced 20 books she wrote and 10 she illustrated. She also illustrated five volumes in the Small Poems Series by Valerie Worth. She was a frequent contributor to The Times Book Review, continuing to write into her 70s.
Natalie died on October 31, 2016 at her home in Hamden Connecticut. She had lung cancer. She was survived by her husband Samuel, and her three children, Dr Christopher Converse Babbitt, Thomas Collier Babbitt, and Lucy Cullyford Babbitt.
Regarding the subject of immortality from Tuck Everlasting, Natalie echoed Angus Tuck. “I think that living forever would be a terrible thing,” she once said. “ It would be boring, sad and lonely.”
Local Author Andrew Walsh
Local Academic Librarian Andrew Walsh became especially interested in information literacy instruction, emerging technologies, and open education resources. His writing focuses on topics such as architecture, urban renewal, and historic preservation. Andrew aims to connect the past to current redevelopment efforts.
Andrew’s interest in Dayton History began when he moved to Dayton and became curious about the area surrounding his apartment in the Dayton Towers, where he lived at the time. During his research, he was fascinated by the major powerhouse the city once was. Andrew now lives in the Oregon District with his wife and two children and he writes the blog Dayton Vistas.
Some of Andrew’s work includes:
Removing Barriers: Textbook Affordability and OER at Sinclair Community College. Reference Services Review. 48:3, July 2020. Peer-reviewed.
Lost Dayton, Ohio. Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2018.
Beyond ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’: Google As a Crucial Component of Information Literacy in The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries. Rowman & Littlefield, March 2015.
“Using Website Analytics Tools in the Development of a Humanities Library Web Portal.” In Web Analytic Strategies for Information Professionals: a LITA Guide. Neal Schuman, 2013. Andrew Walsh, Harriett Green and Jordan Ruud.
Enjoying Life: A Conversation with John Pfitsch. The Grinnell Magazine. Spring 2010 (Vol. 42 Number 3) (Cover Story)
Nancy Cartwright Donates to Rosewood Arts Center
In a statement, Cartwright commented, “I am thrilled and deeply honored to contribute to this incredible art facility. I truly believe that the expansion and survival of our culture depend on our unwavering support for both art and artists. The Rosewood Arts Center stands as a beacon for bringing hope and inspiring greatness in others.”
Cartwright will also have a permanent association with Rosewood as it introduces “The Nancy Cartwright Painting and Drawing Studio.”
Local Author: Marshall Weiss
He was a past president of The American Jewish Press Association and helped establish the Jewish Scholastic Press Association for high school students. Marshall is the recipient of numerous first-place awards from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Simon Rockower Awards given by the American Jewish Press Association. He received Religion News Association’s first-place Cassels Award for Excellence in Religion Reporting at Small Newspapers in 2017.
More Summer Events
- What: Dayton Celtic Festival
Date: July 26-28
Where: Riverscape MetroPark, 111 E Monument Avenue, Dayton - What: Demolition Derby
Date: July 29
Time: 7 pm
Where: Greene County Fairgrounds - What: All Ohio Balloon Fest
Date: August 8-10
Where: Union County Airport, 1500 Weaver Road Entrance, Marysville - What: Germanfest Picnic
Date: August 9-11
Where: 1400 E. 5th Street, Dayton - What: Taco and Nacho Fest
Date: August 24
Time: 3-10 pm
Where: 10400 Innovation Drive
More Upcoming Events
This summer is shaping up to be a summer of fun with so many events happening!
- What: Passport to MetroParks
Date: May 24 (tonight!!)
Time: 6-9 PM
Where: 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton
Description: A preview of events taking place at each MetroPark this summer. There will be live music, food trucks, and park rangers. Representatives from upcoming festivals will be there to detail their upcoming festivals. - What: Cheese Fest
Date: May 25
Time: 3-10 pm
Where: Austin Landing, 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg - What: Kettering Block Party
Date: May 29
Time: 6-8 PM
Where: Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering - What: Halfway to Hauntfest
Date: May 31
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: NextDoor Bar, 454 E Fifth Street, Dayton; Oregon District
Description: To celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween and reveal the theme for this year’s Oregon District Halloween festival. 21 and over - What: Dayton Pride
Dates: May 31-June 1
Times: 6pm-10 pm May 31
11am-4pm June 1
Where: Greater Dayton LGBT Center, 136 North Main Street, Dayton - What: Troy Strawberry Festival
Dates: June 1-2
Times: 10 am to 9 pm June 1
10 am to 6 pm June 2
Where: Downtown Troy - What: St. Christopher Festival
Date: June 7-9
Where: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 425 East National Road, Vandalia - What: St Helen Spring Festival
Date: June 7-9
Where: St. Helen Private Elementary, 5086 Burkhardt Road - What: Jewish Cultural Festival
Date: June 9
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Temple Israel, 130 Riverside, Dayton - What: Versailles Poultry Days
Date: June 14-16
Where: 459 South Center St, Versailles - What: Celtic Fest Ohio
Date: June 15
Time: 11am-10pm
Where: Renaissance Park, 10542 E Ohio 73, Waynesville - What: Pride Art Show
Date: June 21
Time: 5 PM
Where: Secret Chamber of Oddities and Artwork 17 West Main Street, Fairborn
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