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Cornwall native tackles history in each of her books

August 23, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Bronwen McShea, a 1998 Cornwall High School graduate has two published books to her name and a third is in the very early stages. “La Duchesse,” which tells the story of Marie de Vignerot, hit bookshelves earlier this year.

Naomi Kennedy authors first book

June 8, 2022 Jason Kaplan

The 1970s were a turbulent time as a war raged in Vietnam.

Author relives the circus in fourth book

December 29, 2021 Jason Kaplan

While the three-ring circus, which lasted well over 100 years, may not exist in its original format, the memories live on with those who experienced the show.

How does Santa Claus celebrate Christmas?

November 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Santa Claus is known across the world as the jolly bearded man in the red and white suit who delivered gifts to boys and girls on Christmas Day. But how do Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves celebrate the holiday when they’re not working?

Bertero’s first book aims to encourage pet adoption

August 11, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Growing up, dogs were a part of Aimee Bertero’s and her family’s lives.

Career leads to job as a fiction writer

May 19, 2021 Jason Kaplan

The “Cornwall Artists, Writers, Musicians, and Performers” project continues at 6 p.m. on Wednesday as the Cornwall Public Library presents An Evening with Julia Dahl…

McCue releases book about area riverfront

March 10, 2021 Editorial Staff

Writing books is hard work, but Bob McCue has a good explanation for why he does it. “I love Cornwall and I love its history,” he told me. His latest work is called “Cornwall Landing.”

Racial injustice inspired new book

November 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

As an educator with over 20 years of experience working in New York City, Keisha Green often thinks about the importance of identity and representation, especially in children of color.

The second time’s a charm for local author

November 18, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Isaacs, a 20-year resident of the Town of Newburgh, recently moved to Scotchtown, but has been an active member of the Cornwall Public Library’s writer’s group for nearly four years.

Helping anxious kids cope

September 2, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Imagined before the COVID-19 pandemic and released last week, Winchester-Vega’s children’s book offers ways to manage and normalize children’s mental health and foster conversation and understanding.